IHCTM IHCTM is authorized training centre for IATA/UFTAA Foundation, Consultant, Management and Senior Management courses as well as IATA/FIATA Introductory, Air Cargo Rating and Dangerous Goods Courses from IATA, Canada. In fact, IHCTM has the unique distinction of being the FIRST in the world to be authorised for the 4  IATA / UFTAA along with the 3  IATA / FIATA training programmes (a total of 7 qualifications).

What is IATA/FIATA ?
 

What are the IATA/FIATA courses ?
IATA / FIATA

Under the leadership of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA), the IATA/FIATA International Cargo Agents Training Programme is a step-by-step professional training programme designed to help you advance from entry-level to senior management in the cargo Industry. Introduced by IATA and FIATA over 25 years ago to enhance the professionalism and ability of cargo agents, it is delivered and updated on a regular basis by a team of cargo experts and training specialists.

Prerequisites 
It is recommended that students have completed a secondary school education or equivalent. A good understanding of written English, world geography and basic mathematics is essential.

 

Why a Career in Cargo ?

Privatization of National Carriers leading to rapid expansion programmes.

Proposals of new International Airports starting in Navi Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad

International Cargo Hub coming up in Nagpur which would generate 2 lakh job opportunities (Source : June 6 2001, The Times of India)

New domestic carriers to be started and international airlines starting operations in India. 

 

The Air Cargo Industry is growing at 8% per annum and CHA firms as well as Freight Handling companies have realized the importance of Air Freight and are seeking IATA accreditation. This in turn has created tremendous employment opportunities for IATA/FIATA Diploma holders.


Why IHCTM ?

IHCTM has been the pioneer of Air Cargo Training Programmes in India.

IHCTM is the first centre in Mumbai to offer all the three levels of IATA/FIATA programmes 

IHCTM students not only excel in the IATA /FIATA exams but are given preferential selection not only in the Freight Forwarding Industry but also for apprenticeship training at Cargo Complex by ground handling agencies. 

 

 

 
CARGO INTRODUCTORY COURSE
The course comprises of two papers - Routing Selection & General Knowledge AND Rating Calculations & Air Waybill Completion. This course is ideal for those who wish to enter the Air Cargo Industry. On scoring 70% in each paper student is eligible for a Diploma and on scoring 90% in each paper student is awarded a Diploma with Distinction. The enrolment period for the IATA/FIATA exams is 18 months. The Introductory Course registration fees is US Dollars 187.
 
CARGO RATING COURSE
For those wanting to specialize in container loading and consolidation, the AIR CARGO RATING COURSE is extremely valuable. Like the Introductory Course , there are two papers viz General Constructions and Combinations AND Mixed Consignments & ULD Rating. The Course registration fees is US Dollars 162
 
DANGEROUS GOODS COURSE
One of the pre-requisites to get a Cargo Agency accredited with IATA is to have two employees working in the company who have completed the IATA/FIATA Introductory Course and two persons who have completed the Dangerous Goods Course. Further, the Dangerous Goods Diploma has to be validated every two years to update oneself with the latest formalities for identifying, classifying and complying with formalities of packing, marking, labelling and documentation of hazardous substances. 
The Dangerous Goods Examination comprises of one paper - Acceptance and Use of Dangerous Goods Regulations and the candidate has to refer to the latest edition of the Dangerous Goods Regulations and complete his examination paper.
 On scoring 80 % , he is entitled to receiving a Diploma and on scoring over 90% he is eligible for a Diploma with Distinction. The Course Registration Fees for the Dangerous Goods is US Dollars 172 and for the refresher course it is US Dollars 147. 
 
Shipping and Handling charges of US Dollars 27 also apply to those registering with ATDI for the IATA/FIATA courses.
The IATA/FIATA exams are held twice a year i.e in April & in October & the Dangerous Goods exams are also held in June every year.

At present, IHCTM (Institute of Hotel, Cargo & Tourism Management) is the ONLY authorised training centre in Mumbai to offer all the 3 IATA/FIATA courses

Besides the above mentioned courses, IATA conducts a wide range of courses for the Aviation Industry including an International MBA Programme in collaboration with Concordia University, Canada. For more details students can visit the website http://www.iata.org/atdi 

To get a list of authorized training centres in India for the IATA/UFTAA and IATA/FIATA programmes also, students can e-mail atdi@iata.org 

A word of caution ! Today, to encash on the ignorance of students, there are many unscrupulous institutes who claim to offer IATA approved or IATA based courses. Once again for clarification , it is best to contact ATDI at their e-mail address given above.