Human Factors in Ground Operations (classroom)

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Did you know that in the past 3 years, 300 participants from 52 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About the course

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

Ground Operations is a service sector where turnaround teams play a key role in the safety and on-time performance. Learn how to improve safety and effectiveness in your ground operations with these recommendations for reducing human error.

Course code: TAPG-03

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is 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

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

3 additional classes are scheduled

Human Factors in Ground Operations (classroom)

Germany, Frankfurt (FRA-RTP)

5 - 7 June, 2023

Register before May 15, 2023 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.

Please register by 15 May

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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 171842 English

Dev. Nations

USD 1,660

Member

USD 2,135

Regular

USD 2,375

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This class is offered in cooperation with Fraport.

Fraport AG Ground Services
c/o IATA Local Training Coordinator
Building 181, Gate 3
60547 Frankfurt Airport

Germany

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Human Factors in Ground Operations (classroom)

United States, Miami (IATA, ACCET Accredited)

6 - 8 September, 2023

Register before Jun 06, 2023 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply

Please register by 16 Aug

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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172045 English

Dev. Nations

USD 1,328

Member

USD 1,708

Regular

USD 1,900

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The IATA Training Center in Miami is ACCET Accredited

Miami Training Center Information

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Human Factors in Ground Operations (classroom)

Germany, Frankfurt (FRA-RTP)

22 - 24 November, 2023

Register before May 22, 2023 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 01 Nov

Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 171843 English

Dev. Nations

USD 1,660

Member

USD 2,135

Regular

USD 2,375

View more details View fewer details

This class is offered in cooperation with Fraport.

Fraport AG Ground Services
c/o IATA Local Training Coordinator
Building 181, Gate 3
60547 Frankfurt Airport

Germany

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What you will learn

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Know the human factors that can impact your ground operations
• Evaluate the situation at your station and recommend solutions for reducing human error
• Cooperate with your teams to address potential threats in your operations
• Manage processes to control human factors in your operations
• Communicate the importance of human factors initiatives to your colleagues and stakeholders

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Introduction to the human factors concept
• The influence of human factors in aviation
• Comparing human error and technical fault incidents
• How human factors can improve safety
• Examples of human error and technical fault incidents (exercise)
• Analysis of initiating and modulating factors
• Analysis of the “Top-12” human factor issues in ground operations
• Responsibilities for monitoring, reporting, training and auditing
• Communication, responsibilities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)

Activities

• Exercises
• Examples

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Airport managers and coordinators
• Station managers
• Airport authority operation managers
• Ground service provider staff
• Regulator 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.

This course is a step toward earning an IATA Diploma

Diploma

Ground Operations Diploma

Gain management and operational knowledge about efficient ground operations for airlines and GSPs.

• English
• Español
• Français

Diploma

Airside Operations Excellence Diploma

Learn to perform ramp handling services according to industry standards. Gain confidence in your ability to achieve safety while optimizing your station’s On-Time Performance (OTP).

• English
• Español
• Français