ULD Build-up Training (classroom)

2-day (16 hours) classroom course

This course will help you to recognize the different types of Unit Load Devices (ULDs) and have a clear understanding of their operating limitation. The knowledge of the airworthiness limits of ULDs and the understanding of how to prepare and restrain cargo within a ULD will help you in your daily work and enable you to establish and improve working routines leading to a boost in quality and efficiency in ULD build-up and handling.

Course Code: TCGQ-01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 2 days (16 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 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.

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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.

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Recognize and identify different ULD types and their characteristic abilities
• Know how to plan and restrain cargo when distributing load in/on a ULD for an aircraft
• Identify the special build-up procedures for odd-shaped cargo and gain knowledge in aircraft terminology, fleet and contours
• Summarize the ULD certification process and explain ULD tags
• Discuss the requirements concerning serviceability, storage, and transportation
• Relate the definition and importance of area load and running load limits, how to ensure the build-up is within the C.G. limits, standard lashing requirements and other build-up principles

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Warehouse processes and safety
• The functions and certification requirements of ULDs
• Handling, storage, airworthiness/ serviceability and operating limitations of ULDs according to IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM)/ ULD Regulations (ULDR)
• Planning of ULDs to optimize size/contour and weight for different aircraft types according to IATA Cargo Handling Manual (ICHM)/ ULD Regulations (ULDR)/Airport Handling Manual (AHM)
• The build-up of ULDs for aircraft and cargo restraint according to the ICHM/ULDR/AHM
• The most common mistakes made during ULD build-up and their consequences with regards to safety
• Build-up of odd-shaped cargo, LAR ( Live Animals), PER ( Perishables) and DGR ( Dangerous Goods)
• Restraint of “Special Cargo”

Activities

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

Supporting materials

• Each participant will receive a copy of the latest IATA ULD Regulations (ULDR) 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.

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

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.