Certificate in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (CACLM063)
Certificate in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (CACLM063) at LSTH
Air cargo keeps medicines, electronics, perishables and high-value freight moving across the world on tight timetables. The Certificate in Air Cargo and Logistics Management (CACLM063) is built for people who want to work inside that system — at airline cargo desks, freight forwarders, ground-handling agents and logistics teams that make sure the right pallet reaches the right aircraft on time.
This is an entry-level certificate framed around real cargo operations, not generic logistics theory. At LSTH it sits within the aviation services cluster so the air-side reality of the industry is front and centre throughout the course.
Why Air Cargo Is a Sensible Sector to Train Into
E-commerce, vaccine cold chains and just-in-time manufacturing have all pushed up the importance of air freight. Behind the scenes, that demand is met by people who know how a master airway bill works, what "DG" stands for and how to read a cargo manifest. The Certificate in Air Cargo and Logistics Management gets you ready to be useful in that environment quickly.
Who This Certificate Is For
- School leavers and career starters drawn to aviation but not focused on cabin crew or pilot routes.
- Logistics, courier and warehouse staff wanting to move into the air-cargo side of the business.
- Freight forwarder admin teams seeking a recognised qualification in cargo operations.
- International students aiming at airline cargo desks, ground handlers or freight operators.
What the Certificate in Air Cargo and Logistics Management Covers
The course introduces the building blocks of cargo and logistics work in an aviation context. Expect to engage with:
- Cargo flows from shipper to consignee and the documents that move with them.
- Air waybill (AWB) basics, manifests and how freight is described in the system.
- Dangerous goods awareness and core compliance touchpoints.
- Warehouse, handling and ULD (unit load device) basics within cargo terminals.
- Pricing concepts — chargeable weight, volumetric calculations, basic rate sheets.
- Customer service standards expected of cargo desks and freight operators.
Where Graduates Tend to Go
Graduates of the Certificate in Air Cargo and Logistics Management typically progress into entry-level roles such as cargo agent at airlines or ground handlers, freight forwarding administrator, import/export coordinator, courier operations assistant and warehouse coordinator for air-side logistics. With experience, many move into supervisory positions or specialise in areas like dangerous goods or perishables.
How the Programme Is Delivered
You can study on campus in London, online or via distance learning. London's proximity to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted gives on-campus students useful context for an industry that lives next to runways. Module schedule and intake calendar are confirmed at enrolment.
Entry Requirements
- Secondary school completion or equivalent.
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency for non-native speakers.
- Minimum age 17 at enrolment.
- An interest in aviation or logistics is strongly recommended.
Apply for the Certificate in Air Cargo and Logistics Management
If you want a practical entry point into an industry that moves the world's high-value freight, the Certificate in Air Cargo and Logistics Management at LSTH is a focused way in. Click Enroll Now and admissions will respond within one working day with intake dates, fees and the documents required.
