Dangerous Goods - Cat. 1- Excluding Class 7 - Recurrent training
Shippers

Level

Skills maintenance

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

Contents

Theoretical

  • Update of knowledge concerning the following points:
  • 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

14 hrs / 2 days (minimum, duration can be extended on request)

Prerequisites

Initial Category 1 Dangerous goods training - excluding class 7 - Completed less than 2 years old.

Method

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

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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