Course Overview
This course provides an introduction to airport cargo operations and the movement of air freight. Students learn how cargo moves from acceptance through storage, security screening and loading, gaining a full picture of import, export and transit cargo handling at an airport warehouse.
Who Should Attend
- Aviation students preparing for a career in cargo and logistics
- New cargo and warehouse employees
- Airline and ground-handling staff moving into cargo operations
- Job seekers targeting air cargo handling roles
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the flow of cargo through an airport warehouse
- Complete cargo acceptance and documentation correctly
- Apply cargo security, screening and storage procedures
- Identify the handling requirements of special cargo categories
Course Modules
Introduction to air cargoCargo acceptance
Cargo documentationAir Waybill (AWB)
Cargo classificationCargo storage
Cargo securityCargo screening
Cargo handlingWarehouse operations
Import cargoExport cargo
Transit cargoSpecial cargo
Perishable cargoValuable cargo
Live animals awarenessDangerous goods awareness
Cargo loadingCargo delivery
Cargo irregularities
Practical Training
Students work with cargo documentation, classification exercises and warehouse operational scenarios covering acceptance, storage, screening and loading, building practical skills for handling import, export and transit freight.
Career Opportunities
- Cargo Agent
- Warehouse Operator
- Import/Export Clerk
- Cargo Documentation Officer