IATA Cargo Introductory Qualification

Develop a solid foundation for your cargo career by learning the fundamentals of cargo skills and procedures with IATA Cargo Introductory programme. This is the longest running IATA-accredited cargo training programme in Sri Lanka.

Equip yourself for a career in the industry with this comprehensive course. This course is required for IATA Cargo Agents in compliance with the IATA Cargo Agency Resolutions.

Full time – 03 Months.

Internship - 03 Months (*conditions apply).

Upon completing this course, you will have the skills to:

• Guide clients on the IATA rules and procedures for air freight shipments.
• Arrange air cargo shipments in accordance with IATA rules and procedures.
• Apply published rates and charges for air cargo shipments.
• Complete air waybills accurately.
• Prepare shipments ready for carriage.

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Operations at cargo agencies, airlines, and freight forwarders.
• Air cargo acceptance basic rating principles.
• Air waybill completion.
• Industry terminology and abbreviations.
• IATA geography, TACT, and other cargo manuals.

• Successful completion of GCE O/L (Local or London) with 6 passes including 4 Credits obtained in one sitting and a Credit for English obtained in any sitting.

  OR

  02 years freight forwarding experience.

• Age requirement: Between 18 - 26 years.

This course is recommended for:

• Newcomers to the industry.
• Cargo agent and air freight forwarder sales and marketing staff.
• Airline and manufacturer sales, reservations, and acceptance staff.
• Junior-level managers at cargo agents, airlines, and manufacturers.

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants successfully passing the final exam.