Basic Air Cargo Training Manual

1. Basic Cargo Course Training
Manual
Edition 01 | 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description ……………….…………………………………………………………………03
Abbreviation ………………….……………………………………………………………..04
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION TO THE CARGO WAREHOUSE……..….…………05
- Session Overview
- What is a Cargo Warehouse
- Flow through Airport Cargo Terminal
- Role of Agencies (Governmental and non-governmental)
- Cargo Compliances
- Role of cargo customer services
- Liability and claims
- Importance of an Air Waybill: Contract Of Carriage
- What is the carrier liable for?
- Cargo Security
- What is an ACC3 Validation?
- U.S Bound Cargo :TSA Requirements
- Cargo Risk Assessment
- General Cargo Security Measures
CHAPTER 2 – UNIT LOAD DEVICES……….……………………………………..…15
- Session Overview
- ULD what is it?
- ULD Categories
- Certified ULDs and Non-Certified ULDs
- Designed and Manufactured to the Exacting Standards
- ULD Airworthiness
- ULD Control Message
- Transfer of ULD to other Airlines/Using other Airline’s ULDs
- Transfer of ULD to Shippers and Consignees
- ULD Rotation
- Identifying ULDs
- ULD Handling Procedure
- Serviceability of ULDs

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- Container Serviceability
- Pallet Structure
- Pallet Nets
- Unserviceability ULD Return Procedure
CHAPTER 3 – SAFETY IN WAREHOUSE……….………………………………..……41
- Session Overview
- General
- Causes of Accident and Injury in Cargo Facilitators
- Good Housekeeping is your Responsibility – Action Required
- Safe Work Habits and Procedure – Task and Equipment Safety
- Understanding Safety Related Signs
- Personal Protective Clothing
- Safety Attitude
- Foreign Object Debris / Damage (FOD)

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Description:
The purpose of this course is to provide learners with an understanding of the
concepts associated with Basic Air Cargo
Have 3 Chapter of Course
Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE CARGO WAREHOUSE
Chapter 2: UNIT LOAD DEVICES
Chapter 3: SAFETY IN WAREHOUSE

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Abbreviations:
GHA Ground Handling Agency
ACC Air Cargo Consignments
EU European Union
ULD Unit Load Devices
IATA International Air Transport Association
FAA Federal Aviation Authority
UCM ULD Control Message
CPM Container Pallet Message
SCM Stock Control Message
GOM Ground Operation Manual
CSM Cargo Services Manual
CSD Consignment Security Declaration
FOD Foreign Object Debris
SOP Stander Operating Procedure
OSHA Occupation Safety Health Administration
PPE Personal Protected Equipment
ASR Air Safety eReport
GSR Ground Safety eReport
TOR Technical Occurrence eReporting