DIPLOMA IN CARGO HANDLING

Cargo traffic is the counterpart of passenger traffic. But it is cargo transportation that improves domestic or international trade. Air & sea transportation form the bulk of carriage of cargo. Bulk voluminous cargo was sent by ship and few items are sent by air.  But due to modern technology some cargos like live animals, valuable cargo, human remains, perishable, e.t.c. That need prompt delivery are carried by air because of the speed and efficient service, which is the key to success.

 Course Outline

  • Introduction to Cargo
  • Aviation Geography
  • Cargo Operation
  • Organization Regulation
  • Cargo Tariff
  • Cargo Booking System
  • Documentation
  • Business communication
  • Transportation system

Key Topic

  • Understand the world geography
  • Travel documents
  • Air/Sea transport essentials
  • Cargo Package management-domestic & international
  • Designing, costing & budgeting of fit package
  • Understand the package components.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Cargo handling course is available in classroom lecture & practical based training.

 ELIGIBILITY

HSC, a good understanding of English language, world geography & basic mathematics. Anyone wishing to start a career as a Cargo Handling Manager.

 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

  •  O’ Level Certificate (WAEC, NECO, GCE)
  • Higher Certificate (OND,NCE,HND,BSc)
  • Excellent english skills and any other language.

 

 CAREER/JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Counter executives, sales & marketing executives, clearing & forwarding agents, airport duty officers, freight forwarders, distribution / logistics manager, Port manager, Rail operations manager, Transportation manager – passenger services, transportation planner, warehouse manager, Customer service coordinator, operations agent, export / import sea freight coordinator, fleet & facilities manager, logistics operations manager etc.

Course Duration: 12 weeks (3Months)

COURSE FEES

Tuition Fees: N 85,000

Admission form: N3, 500

Training Manual: N 5,000

Student Identity Card: N1,000

Student’s Uniform: N 5,500