Course Name: IATA Fares & Ticketing I&II
Course Fee’s: US$550
Duration: 90 hour online course with printed workbook for fare construction with practical exercises. Revision and Final Assessment another 20 hours allowed. You can access the course for 6 months, but it is best to complete it and the assessment within 4 months for maximum retention of the material.
Unit of Competency: Construct normal International airfares
Construct advanced international airfares
Competency Code: SITTTSL013A and SITTTSL015A
What you will learn:
IATA is the International Air Transport Association – IATA Fares and Ticketing I & II is an online course that will teach you how to calculate IATA fares using your computer reservation systems formats.
Hayton’s IATA Fares and Ticketing I & II course is an industry recognised, well-established course, now been updated for the use of a CRS/GDS.
Why do I need to learn about IATA Fares and Ticketing?
This qualification forms the basis of the required knowledge of global airfares. It will give you the background and training so necessary to understand the world of airfares. The IATA system of fare construction applies when flexible, multi-carrier itineraries are required, they often apply to corporate or business travel for full, economy, business and first class travel. IATA fares offer great flexibility for your client.
You will learn how to calculate normal international airfares using the steps of the IATA Mileage System of Fare Construction using a Computer Reservation System (CRS) – also called a GDS (Global Distribution System).
To register:
Simply click on the Enrol Now button and follow the prompts. You will receive an e-mail acknowledging your registration.
After Registration:
You will receive an e-mail acknowledging your registration. Please complete the Student Profile when you register and a receipt for the course fee will be sent to your e-mail address.
After your enrolment is processed, (may take up to 24 hours depending on when you register) an Account ID and Password will give you access to the course which is delivered entirely online.
Divided topics, lessons, drills and exercises followed by quizes and final assessment to demonstrate competency. It is important to take each quiz as the questions reinforce the learning process and help you to remember the key learning points.
You should complete the material within 3 – 4 months ideally for maximum retention but you have access to the material for 6 months after registration – at which time your access will expire. By this time you should have also completed the final assessment tasks.
Requests for an Extension: Naturally, if you have any problems meeting this deadline we will consider an extension, please e-mail the College outlining the reasons for your request.
Qualifications/accreditation/recognition:
IATA Fares & Ticketing I&II has been accredited by VETAB. (NSW Vocational Education & Training Board) On demonstration of competence and successful completion of this Unit of Competency a nationally accredited and industry recognised Statement of Attainment will be issued. This represents credit towards the SIT30207 Certificate III in Tourism (Retail Travel Sales)
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for people who want to join a travel company or airline who already know how the industry works and how to use a computer reservation system but need to know more about International Fares and Ticketing. It’s also suitable for:
Travel industry employees wanting to increase their skills
People who need an IATA Fares and Ticketing I & II certificate
Travel Industry beginners and those looking for employment in the travel industry as part of our 3 course Starter package.
The course train you to use the IATA mileage system of fare construction with all relevant checks on your computer reservations system (CRS).
These IATA fares are full normal airfares are different from the excursion or special fares you learn about on the CRS courses.
Detailed curriculum
An Introduction to Airfares, IATA Areas and Sub-Areas, Journey types: Oneway, Round trip, Circle trip, Open Jaw, Global Indicators for Fare Construction, GDS entries required to retrieve fares, display mileage and create airfare records, the IATA Mileage System and the IATA Fare Formula - NUCs, MPM, TPM, EMA, EMS, Higher Intermediate Points (HIPs), Limitations on indirect travel: Side trips, end-on combinations, Surface sectors, One-way Backhaul Check (BHC), The Fare Breakpoint, Circle Trip Minimum Check (CTM), Common Point Minimum Check (CPM), Round World fares and the Minimum Check (RWM), Pricing Units, Mixed Class Travel, Currency conversion, Calculating taxes, Linear fare construction e-ticketing
Is it for you
If you want to join a travel company or airline and already know how the industry works and how to use a computer reservation system but need to know more about International Fares and Ticketing this is the course for you
What do I need
Good English Skills and a knowledge of a CRS is desirable. Hayton College courses are accessed from a computer using the internet. Basic PC skills along with keyboarding skills are required to complete Hayton College courses.
My commitment
You must complete the Student Profile e-mailed after registration and include a photocopy of your photo ID. You must set aside several hours a week consistently over several months in order to complete the course successfully. You must take all Quizes, Drills and Exercises in the order in which they appear and keep in touch with your tutors throughout the course
Our commitment to you
Hayton College is dedicated to student support from the moment you register.
Students receive one to one e-mail support from an Industry Expert.
Hayton tutors and trainers all have relevant Industry and Training Experience
Hayton College offers its students:dedicated e-mail support, telephone and Skype support (at agreed times) if required, readiness checks prior to quizes plus additional prepared exercises where required.
For students requiring additional support, tutoring packages are also available.
What jobs can I do after
After successful completion, Students will be able to apply for travel jobs with confidence knowing they can make reservations for clients, issue e-tickets, fare quote etc. Usually these jobs will be in airlines, tour wholesalers, ticket consolidators or as a travel agent / travel consultant
Why do I need to learn about IATA Fares and Ticketing?
This qualification forms the basis of the required knowledge of global airfares. It will give you the background and training so necessary to understand the world of airfares. The IATA system of fare construction applies when flexible, multi-carrier itineraries are required, they often apply to corporate or business travel for full, economy, business and first class travel. IATA fares offer great flexibility for your client.
How long will it take to complete this course?
Most students complete the course within 60 or 70 hours - we allow 100 plus assessment time. You can access the course for 6 months, but it is best to complete it and the assessment within 4 months for maximum retention of the material.
I have heard IATA fares have some "funny" rules"! Can I get help if I don't understand any of them?
Of course, our tutors are happy to help. There is an in-course facility to e-mail your tutor, this lets them know exactly where you are in the course and they can reproduce what you are doing or seeing. Or, if it is a general question, simply send in an e-mail to support@haytoncollege.com.
How should I structure my study time?
You may study at any time to suit you. Obviously, mid-night to dawn is not usually the best time but if you make a timetable and stick to it, completing at least 2 or 3 lessons a week you will make the most of the course and retain more of the information for longer.