ULD Build-up Training

2-day (8 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

IATA’s ULD Build-up Training 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: CGC058VCEN01

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 8 hours to complete and be held over 2 consecutive days.
• There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions per day, each session will be 120 minutes.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with 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 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

• 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:

• 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”

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest IATA ULD Regulations (ULDR) manual in e-book format for 12 months from the start of the course. 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
• ULD control management s4 groups

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.