Live Animals Transportation (classroom)

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About the course

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

IATA Live Animals Transportation aviation training course

When shipping or accepting live animals for air transportation, you have to know how to use and comply with the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR). IATA LAR is the global standard and essential guide to transporting live animals by air in a safe, humane, and cost-effective manner. The expertise acquired in this course will also allow you to identify business development opportunities for your company as this type of transportation requires a high degree of technical skills. Whether you are a shipper, a freight forwarder, an airline, or an animal care professional, a working knowledge of LAR is a must to ensure that live animals are transported humanely and in compliance with airline regulations and animal welfare standards.

Note:This course meets the training requirements for handling and acceptance personnel, as per the Live Animals Regulations (LAR) Section 1.4

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Course code: TCGP-06

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Participants should have prior knowledge of air cargo procedures.
  • 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

Live Animals Transportation (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
2 - 4 April, 2025
Register before Jan 02, 2025 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 12 Mar
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230583
English
USD 1,512
USD 1,944
Regular
USD 2,160

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

Live Animals Transportation (classroom)

Türkiye, Istanbul (TKAA-RTP)
10 - 12 September, 2025
Please register by 19 Aug
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 226806
English
USD 1,890
USD 2,430
Regular
USD 2,700

Registration


This class is offered in cooperation with Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA).
A regional price applies to residents of Türkiye. Please refer to TKAA for the final price.

Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA)
Ataturk Airport; Gate B 34149 Yesilkoy
Istanbul
Türkiye

For more information please contact:

You may also register on the Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TAA) website:

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Live Animals Transportation (classroom)

United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi (IATA)
7 - 9 October, 2025
Register before Apr 07, 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 16 Sep
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229711
English
USD 1,418
USD 1,823
Regular
USD 2,025

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

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Meet compliance standards and master the use of IATA’s Live Animals Regulations (LAR) manual
  • Protect the safety and welfare of animals on the ground and in the air
  • Review and discuss special routings and animal behaviors
  • Identify and implement procedures to handle emergency situations
  • Understand the container design principles for live animals

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Proper use of IATA's Live Animals Regulations manual
  • Government and airline regulations
  • Shippers' and airlines' responsibilities
  • Classification and identification of live animals
  • Packaging, documentation and marking requirements for live animal shipments
  • Special shipping procedures and considerations for endangered species
  • Delay and emergency handling
  • Load planning and calculation
  • Completion of the Shipper's Certification for Live Animals, the Notification to Captain (NOTOC), and CITES documentation

Activities

  • Case studies

Supporting materials

  • Each participant will receive a copy of the latest IATA Live Animals Regulations manual in e-book format. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Customer service
  • Reservations and operations staff of airlines
  • Airline handlers
  • Air cargo forwarders

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Please note: As per LAR 1.4, this Certificate is only valid for 36 months

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