Some of these topics are also explored in the following virtual classroom course:

About the course

This course is aimed at key personnel in the perishable air cargo logistics industry engaged in defining quality and risk management systems around the transport, handling and management of time and temperature-sensitive perishable shipments. Over 3 days you will learn how to use IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR), explore the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) methodology and learn how to use IATA’s CEIV (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators) fresh audit checklist and to implement it in your organization.

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

Course code: CEFR-02

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of Air Cargo Procedures and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• 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 login to your Training Account . Please have your login details ready.
• Register early and save up to 20% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

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 completing this course you will be able to:

• Describe IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations (PCR) manual and applicable legislation
• Manage time and temperature sensitive perishables cargo
• Explain the importance of a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) based Perishable Cargo Safety Management System
• Implement a CEIV Fresh audit checklist

Course content

• How to use IATA’s PCR
• Government and airline regulations
• Shipper’s and airline’s responsibilities
• Documentation and labelling
• Perishable handling procedures
• Damage, claims and tracking
• HACCP-based perishable safety
• CEIV fresh audit checklist

Activities

• Case studies
• Group exercise and games

Materials

• IATA Perishable Cargo Regulations
• IATA CEIV Fresh Audit Checklist

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Cargo quality management
• Warehouse and ramp operational management
• Airline, handler and freight forwarder

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 this Certificate is only valid for 36 months