Air Cargo Security (classroom)

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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Air Cargo Security  aviation training course

In the changing landscape of criminal attacks on civil aviation and security regulations, the role of the Security Manager is vital in assuring efficient and compliant operations. Over 5 days in IATA's Air Cargo security course, you will learn essential management and administration techniques so you will be able to run and integrate with your organization’s business goal while complying with national and international legislation. Through daily exercises, test your ability to work under pressure in crisis situations and how to respond to common problems you may face in your daily operations.

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Course Code: TSCG-02

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Recommended level is Intermediate.
  • The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Next class

Air Cargo Security (classroom)

Belgium, Brussels (IATA)
3 - 7 February, 2025
Register before Jan 13, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
Please register by 13 Jan
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229440
English
USD 2,240
USD 2,910
Regular
USD 3,245

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Brussels including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Brussels.

Air Cargo Security (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
24 - 28 February, 2025
Register before Feb 03, 2025 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
Please register by 03 Feb
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230453
English
USD 2,240
USD 2,910
Regular
USD 3,245

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Singapore, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Singapore.

Air Cargo Security (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
2 - 6 June, 2025
Register before Mar 02, 2025 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 12 May
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230136
English
USD 1,872
USD 2,408
Regular
USD 2,676

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Air Cargo Security (classroom)

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
25 - 29 August, 2025
Register before Feb 25, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 04 Aug
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229555
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Amsterdam, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Amsterdam.

Air Cargo Security (classroom)

Hong Kong SAR, China (IATA)
10 - 14 November, 2025
Register before May 10, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 20 Oct
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230653
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

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For Hong Kong residents in full-time employment in the aviation sector
IATA is constantly striving to make aviation training as accessible as possible, and so we have collaborated with the Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme (ProTERS), which offers refunds for approved courses/exams taken from July 2023 to June 2026. Successful applicants can receive an 80% refund, up to a maximum of HK$30,000 or the course/exam cost, whichever is lower. Find out more

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

  • Evaluate the principles of the air cargo chain to identify potential security risks
  • Apply the ICAO Annex 17 on cargo security
  • Review the national civil aviation security programs applicable in your area
  • Manage day-to-day and emergency situations

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Review of civil aviation threats and responses after 9/11
  • Regulatory authorities and the enforcement of air cargo laws
  • Commonly used cargo and handling terms
  • Regulated Agent concept
  • Cargo security risk assessment throughout the supply chain
  • Air mail security
  • Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and concealed weapons recognition
  • Cargo terminal access control
  • IOSA cargo security standards and compliance

Activities

  • Threat assessment and planning exercises
  • Cargo warehouse simulations and practice scenarios

Who should attend

This course is recommended for security staff and management from:

  • Airline cargo departments
  • Air cargo service providers
  • Police and customs authorities
  • Civil Aviation Authority representatives

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

The course is helpful to get a deeper understanding of the cargo security program.

- Prathom Aiemnoi , June 10, 2024

This course is a mandatory step for becoming a security instructor in my company, and I found it both informative and relevant.

- Julius Aklamati , February 05, 2024

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