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 The
International Air Transport Association
(IATA), is the world organization
of scheduled airlines, founded in
1945, to help meet the problems
anticipated in the expansion of
civil air services after the second
world war.
The IATA / UFTAA International Cargo
Agents Training Program was launched
in 1977 to meet the growing demand
for trained staff in cargo agencies.
The IATA / FIATA International Cargo
Agents diploma has gained worldwide
industry recognition as a quality
qualification, important for anyone
who wishes to make a career in the
air cargo forwarding business.
The IATA / FIATA program is basically
self study course, but is also offered
as regular course by training establishments
known as "Authorised Training
Centers" or ATCs, who are qualified
to prepare the students for the
IATA / FIATA examinations.
Who
can enroll ?
- Anyone who
wishes to make a career in the travel
/ air cargo industry.
- Personnel who
are already in the these fields
and who wish to upgrade their knowledge
and competence
- Personnel
of large companies who deal with
travel / cargo arrangements.
Basic Qualification:
- Successfully
completed Secondary school or equivalent.
- Good understanding
of written English, World Geography
and Basic Mathematics.
Application
and enrollment procedures:
TIM takes care of all procedures related
to application, enrollment and supply
of the study kit. Just fill in the
application form and hand it over
along with the bank draft of the fee
applicable, to us. Now sit back and
relax ! TIM will send your application
and remittance to the IATA Training
Center at Montreal. TIM will follow
up on your application and get your
training kit and Exam Voucher containing
your PIN or Personal Identification
Number. You can also avail of our
intensive coaching to prepare for
the examinations.
Examination
Procedure:
The IATA / FIATA Cargo introductory
course exams are held every year in
April and October. Students must enroll
at least three months prior to the
examination. The exams must be taken
within the registration period. The
exam is conducted on one day only.
Award
of Diploma:
To qualify for the IATA / FIATA Diplomas,
candidates must secure at least 75%
of the marks obtainable in each paper.
A Diploma with "Distinction"
will be awarded to candidates who
achieves 95% at their first attempt
in both papers.
A personal letter will be sent to
each candidate stating whether he
/ she has "Passed" or "Failed".
Students who fail in one or both papers
at the first attempt are allowed a
second attempt for each failed paper
within the period of enrollment. Students
who register for the exam and who
do not attend will be recorded as
"No Show", which will be
treated as "Failed". When
a student fails in one of the papers
twice, he is not eligible for the
other paper or the Diploma.
On successful completion of examination,
Students will receive the following
internationally recognized Diploma.
Job
Opportunities:
Clearing & forwarding agents,
airport duty officers, freight forwarders,
Port & warehousing executives,
Documentation executives, Shipping
& Packaging executives & Marketing
executives etc. |
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IATA
/ FIATA INTERNATIONAL CARGO TRAINING
PROGRAM
Leading
to the IATA / FIATA Introductory Course
Diploma, the IATA / FIATA Introductory
Course is one of the requirements
for accreditation as an IATA Cargo
Agent. The Introductory Course takes
into account a number of changes in
the air cargo industry and the evolution
of the industry towards the adoption
of the Montreal Protocol.
How You
Will Benefit
- Make appropriate
arrangements and reservations for
international air cargo shipments.
- Calculate correct
rates and charges for general cargo
and special cargo (specific commodity
and class rates).
- Complete Air
Waybills in accordance with applicable
IATA rules and procedures.
Designed for
This
course is designed for the traffic
and operations staff of international
air cargo agents but is also useful
to sales and marketing staff of cargo
agents and consolidators; sales, reservations
and acceptance staff of airlines,
airport handling and surface transportation
companies; shipping department staff
of manufacturers, wholesalers, importers
and exporters.
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