The Load Distribution & Restraint for Aircraft course provides students with a broad overview of what is required to safely secure cargo to transport by air.
Topics covered in this course include:

• INTRODUCTION
  General Information and Regulations. The role of the Freight Forwarder. The link between Road and Air. The role of the Airline.
• LOAD CONTROL
  General. Aircraft Centre of Gravity. Restraining the load. ULD Restraint systems
• LOAD DISTRIBUTION
  General. Rules for safe stowage. Centre of gravity.
• LOADING LIMITS
  General. Hold or Compartment limits
• SHORING
  General. General Calculations. Shoring methods. Exercise & rules.
• RESTRAINT
  General. Tiedown facilities & Equipment. Restraint definitions and Guidelines. Restraint methods. Restraint tables
• ULD SERVICEABILITY
  Inspection. Damage limits

There are no prerequisites for this course

The nominal duration of this course is 4-6 hours. Duration may be shortened where participants already have a basic awareness of load distribution & restraint, and recent and relevant experience. Study may also include pre-course learning activities.
The course is delivered at 15 Barrie Rd, Tullamarine VIC, or can be delivered at other suitable workplaces by arrangement.

On successful completion of this course, you will be issued with a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment with the relevant Units of Competency.

The standard price for this course is $400.00*

Student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment and are inclusive. There are no other fees or charges.

* All prices are indicative and may change dependent on participant experience, number of applicants, locations etc. Please call to discuss accurate pricing for your circumstance.

This short course module may include the following Units of Competency, which form part of a full certificate qualification. For more information, or customisation options, please call us on (03) 9492 2988

AVID0006 - Prepare freight for flight

TLIA1001 - Secure Cargo

TLIA0004 - Complete receival and despatch documentation

TLIE0008 - Calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions

Follow the links below for further student information:

Credit transfer & RPL
Complaints & appeals
Fees & refunds
USI
Student Survey
AITAC Student Handbook

AITAC RTO (ID 3591) is responsible for quality of training and assessment, compliance with ASQA Standards for RTO’s, and the issuance of AQF Certification documentation (SOA and qualifications).