Dangerous Goods - Cat. 7
Cargo acceptance agents (other than Dangerous Goods)

Level

Initial training, Skills maintenance

Target audience / relevant staff

Operator's and ground handling agent's staff accepting cargo or mail (other than dangerous goods)

Objectives

Acquire or update regulatory knowledge to safely accept air cargo, mail or EIC, other than dangerous goods

Contents

Theoretical

  • Content fully adapted to the staff's category concerned:
  • Purpose of the DG Regulations and general principles.
  • Applicability.
  • Limitations.
  • Classification.
  • Identification.
  • Packing.
  • Marking and Labelling.
  • Documentation.
  • Handling and Emergency Procedures.
  • Radioactive Material (Awareness, radiation hazards and precautions).
Training based on current DGR IATA (Dangerous Goods Regulations).

Duration indicative basis

4 hrs.

Prerequisites

For recurrent training: initial training Dangerous Goods-Category 7 completed less than two years old.

Method

  • Theoretical course in classroom.
  • A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action.

Evaluation

  • Theoretical : Written validation final test (minimum 80% pass mark required).

Validity

Maximum 2 years (IATA / Dangerous Goods Regulations). Recurrent training must be provided within 24 months of previous training to ensure knowledge is current.

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