The courses are based on materials jointly prepared by BGS and the university in accordance with programmes designed by IATA, which count towards the Airport Operations Foundation Diploma.
The Airport Ramp Services course, which takes around 40 academic hours to complete and is aimed at employees and managers working on the ramp, is aimed at employees responsible for preparing aircraft prior to take off.
Trainees on the course are introduced to the airside environment and airport ramp services, and learn about ramp security, ground service equipment, standard operating procedures and other relevant topics.
The Passenger Ground Services course is aimed at employees and managers who deal with passengers, registration procedures and boarding.
It takes around 45 academic hours to complete and is aimed at staff working for ground handling agents, civil aviation authorities, airport operators and anyone wishing to launch a career as a passenger service agent.
Vytautas Cekanavicius, CEO of BGS, said: “We hope these courses will enhance the knowledge of current professionals and make it easier for aspiring individuals to enter the aviation industry. The materials, prepared in collaboration with KSU and in compliance with IATA, will share our extensive know-how with the younger generation. We view this as our contribution to addressing the ongoing personnel shortage and ensuring the industry's future.”
The Ramp Safety Services course was prepared in accordance with the latest edition of the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM).
Deimante Zilinskiene, Head of KSU’s Business Innovation and Communication School, said: “Our collaboration with BGS has come just at the right time, as we were considering the best ways of providing students with up-to-date knowledge and skills they’ll need in their future careers.”
The Passenger Ground Services course will take place in person on 23-27 September and online on 14-18 October.
The Airport Ramp Services course will take place in the classroom from 30 September to 4 October.
When trainees have completed their course and passed the exam, they will be granted an IATA certificate and six academic credit points.
