Dangerous Goods - Cat. 1 - excluding Class 7 - Initial
Shippers

Level

Initial training

Target audience / relevant staff

Shippers and persons undertaking the responsibilities of shippers, including operator's staff acting as shipper, operator’s staff preparing dangerous goods as Company Material (COMAT), excluding radioactive material (Class 7).

 

Objectives

Acquire knowledge to ensure that dangerous goods, except radioactive material, are shipped by air in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.

Contents

Theoretical

  • Purpose of the DG Regulations and general principles.
  • Applicability
  • Limitations
  • Classification.
  • Identification.
  • Packing
  • Packaging Specifications and Performance Tests.
  • Marking and Labelling
  • Documentation.
  • Handling and Emergency Procedures.
  • Radioactive Material (Awareness)
Training based on current DGR IATA (Dangerous Goods Regulations).

Duration indicative basis

28 hrs / 4 days (minimum, duration can be extended on request)

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Method

  • Theoretical course in classroom.
  • A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action.
  • Current IATA DGR manuals provided for training.

Evaluation

  • Theoretical : Continuous exercises - Written validation final test (minimum 80% correct answers 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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