ULD Safety and Inspection

1-day (4 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

Here is your chance to learn what everybody should know about Unit load Devices (ULD) and their operation in air transport. This live, interactive instructor-led classroom session will guide you through the operation from identification right up to aircraft loading and ULD break down at destination, covering the fundamental facts of safety at this level.

Course code: CGC048VCEN01

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 4 hours to complete and be held on 1 day.
• There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions, each session will be 120 minutes.
• The course will include live interactive virtual classroom sessions requiring your participation, multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Technical requirements

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Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level.
• 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. Please have your login details ready.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions 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 B2B Training Specialist in your region.

Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.

Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Identify different types of ULDs and what their markings represent
• Describe the difference between certified and non-certified ULDs
• Identify damages on ULDs (Airworthiness, ODLN).
• Know the basics of ULD protection at build up and breakdown
• Recognize the correct storage/transport procedures of ULDs
• Interpret the aircraft weight limitations correctly
• Distinguish how the ULD is secured in the aircraft

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• ULD classification and identification
• Airworthiness according ODLN
• Safe build-up of cargo
• Correct weighing and ULD tagging
• Aircraft weight limitations
• Securing the ULD in the aircraft
• Storage and transport of ULDs

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:

• Airline Staff
• Ground Handling Agent/CTO Staff
• Cargo Agents/Forwarder Staff

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.