Cargo Warehouse Operations and ULD Build-up (Classroom, 4 days)

Did you know that in the past 3 years, 65 participants from 12 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About

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.

This course is available at IATA Training Centers and Regional Training Partner locations, and on-demand as in-house training.

Course code: TCGP-64

Course format

• This classroom course provides 4 days (32 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment

Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisites for this course
• 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

• To attend a class scheduled at one of our training centers: Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.
• To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

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

• 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