Cargo Warehouse Operations and ULD Build-up (classroom)

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Did you know that in the past 5 years, 30 participants from 5 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About the course

4-day (32 hours) classroom course

IATA Cargo Warehouse Operations and ULD Build-up aviation training course

This course is designed for participants engaged in Warehouse Operations including ULD handling, ULD Airworthiness control and ULD Build-up either at an elementary or supervisory level. During the course, you will have a chance to observe practical work in the warehouse and link it together with classroom theory.

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Course code: TCGP-64

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
  • The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Next class

Cargo Warehouse Operations and ULD Build-up (classroom)

China, Beijing (IATA)
18 - 21 August, 2025
Register before Feb 18, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 27 Jul
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 235555
English
USD 1,418
USD 1,823
Regular
USD 2,025

Please note that prices DO NOT include the 6% Chinese VAT. The VAT must be paid additionally if applicable to your registration.

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Beijing, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Beijing.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Know and execute IATA and regulatory compliances in the warehouse
  • Confidently control, handle, store and determine ULD airworthiness and weight limits
  • Summarize the ULD certification process
  • Identify the different ULD types and loadability
  • Know how to plan and restrain cargo when distributing load in/on a ULD for an aircraft
  • Identify the different loading procedures for non-standard cargo

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Warehouse processes and safety
  • The functions and certification requirements of ULDs
  • Handling, storage, airworthiness and loadability of ULDs
  • Planning of ULDs in maximum size/contour and weight for different aircraft types according to the ULDR/AHM
  • The build-up of ULDs for aircraft and cargo restraint according to the ULDR/AHM
  • Observing on the job ULD build-up in practice
  • Loading of non-standard cargo such as AVI, PER and dangerous goods and restraint of “Special Cargo”

Activities

  • Group work and exercises
  • Observing on-the-job tasks in the warehouse

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Warehouse staff engaged in ULD build up tasks
  • Staff engaged in warehouse supervision
  • Staff involved in the load planning of aircraft and RFS services
  • ULD control management staff

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Please note that this Certificate is only valid for 24 months

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