CERTIFIED PERISHABLE GOODS CARGO MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL - CPGCM

NAME OF THE COURSE
PERISHABLE GOODS
 
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFIED PERISHABLE GOODS CARGO MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL – CPGCM
 
COURSE OVERVIEW
Whether it concerns fruits, pharmaceuticals, vegetables, frozen fish or flowers, perishables are, due to their nature, often shipped via air. These products are usually for human consumption, have a short shelf life and closely monitored by national government bodies. Ensuring this cargo is delivered at its destination within the best conditions requires a thorough understanding of the most up-to-date regulations and procedures. This course provides a detailed insight into the proper handling of perishable cargo.
 
TRAINING DURATION
Total Training Hours: 8 to 12 Hours
Training Duration: 2 to 4 hours per day
Total Training Days: 2 to 3 Working Days
 
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday)
Regular Sessions : 4 – 6 Hrs Per day (9am to 2pm or 3.00pm to 9.00 pm)
Food & refreshments Included
Weekends (Friday & Saturday)
Fast Track Sessions: 8 Hours per day (9am to 5pm)
Food & refreshments Included
 
CERTIFICATION
Globally recognized certificate from “Kings Global Career Academy”
 
TEST
No
 
LEARNING AIDS
Yes
 
COURSE MATERIAL
Hard & Soft Copies of Study Material
 
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
 
INSTRUCTOR HELPLINE
1. Email
2. Social Media (For Emergency requirements)
 
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Passport Copy
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Passport size photographs
4. Course Fee
 
MODE OF PAYMENT
Cash / Cheque / Credit Card / Bank Transfer.
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND 
  • Commercial shippers
  • Shippers of fresh fruits and flowers
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Ground handlers
  • Airlines
  • Freight Forwarders
  • Cargo Agents
 
COURSE BENEFITS
  • Apply procedures contained in the IATA perishable cargo manual
  • Become familiar with the shipper and carrier responsibilities
  • Demonstrate knowledge of government regulations
  • Comply with carrier regulations ü Demonstrations knowledge of types of perishables and market trends
  • Classify and apply the list of perishables
  • Apply the principles of segregation and compatibility and correct packaging
  • Complete the necessary documents or confirm that the required documents are available and have been appropriately completed
  • Accept perishables and notice abnormal loads.
  • Implement cold chain management and understand traceability and tracking. 
  • Demonstrate the understanding of handling procedures and handling of perishable cargo
  • Understand the use of ULD in perishable handling
  • Be familiar with procedures for reducing environment effects on perishable at the terminal and ramp
  • Demonstrate the ability to effectively utilize perishable handling facilities and understand the causes of claims and how to avoid them
  • Gain an understanding of CITIES and appropriate handling of cut flowers
 
COURSE CONTENTS
  • Application of regulations
  • Food and safety
  • Carrier regulations for perishable cargo
  • Perishable classes-the different types of perishable and time-sensitive shipments
  • Packaging of perishable and time-sensitive shipments
  • Documentation
  • Acceptance
  • Perishable handling
  • Unit Load Devices
  • Airport Ground Operations
  • Handling facilities
  • Claims
  • Markings and labelling of perishable shipments
  • The handling and storage of perishable and time-sensitive shipments
  • Segregation and compatibility of different perishable shipments
  • Ambient temperatures of the different perishable and time-sensitive shipments.
  • CITIES
  • Cut flowers
 
How to use IATA’s Perishable Cargo Regulations manual
  • Government and airline regulations
  • Carrier regulations
  • Shipper’s and airline’s responsibilities
  • Perishable types and their classification
  • Packaging types
  • Documentation and labelling
  • Acceptance and control
  • Perishable handling procedures
  • ULD and airport operations
  • Damage, claims and tracking
  • Air transport of cut flowers
  • CITES regulations
 
Special Additional
  • Video show: “It’s your responsibility”, “Properties of DG” & “Safe transport of radioactive materials”
  • General requirements for shippers
  • List & identification of DG
  • General & Specific packing requirements for DG / Overpacks
  • Types of packaging: UN/ICAO, Ltd Qty, Non-specification
  • Marking & Labeling DG packages
  • DG Transport Documents
  • Acceptance, storage & loading Procedures
  • Radioactive & Non-radioactive materials
  • Captain’s notification & advanced notification to CAAS for the carriage of radioactive materials
  • Roles of government authorities in the transportation of DG
  • Emergency procedures – damaged DG
  • Examination (Optional)