Dangerous Goods - Cat. 2 - including Class 7 - Recurrent
Packers

Level

Skills maintenance

Target audience / relevant staff

Packers and persons in charge to pack an air shipment of dangerous goods, including radioactive material (Class 7). (Recurrent training).

 

Objectives

Acquire and update knowledge to ensure that dangerous goods, including 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.
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 training Dangerous Goods - Cat. 2 - including 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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