Course Objective

To provide participants with a thorough understanding of how dangerous goods are shipped safely by air commensurate with their responsibilities.

Course Content

1) Understanding the basics of dangerous goods

• Recognizing dangerous goods applicability

• Understanding the general limitations

• Identifying roles and responsibilities

• Understanding the importance of classification & packaging

• Understanding hazard communication

• Familiarizing with basic Emergency Response

2) Classifying dangerous goods

• Evaluate a substance or an article against the classification criteria

• Determine dangerous goods description

• Review special provisions

3) Preparing dangerous goods shipment

• Assess packing options including quantity limitations

• Apply packing requirements

• Apply marks and labels

• Assess use of overpack

• Prepare documentation

4) Processing/accepting cargo

• Review documentation

• Review package(s)

• Complete acceptance procedures

• Process/accept cargo other than dangerous goods

5) Managing cargo pre-loading

• Plan loading

• Prepare load for aircraft

• Issue NOTOC

6) Accepting passenger and crew baggage

• Process baggage

• Accept baggage

7) Transporting cargo/baggage

• Load aircraft

• Manage dangerous goods pre and during flight

• Unload aircraft

8) Collecting safety data

• Report dangerous goods accidents

• Report dangerous goods incidents

• Report undeclared/mis-declared dangerous goods

• Report dangerous goods occurrences

Duration: 6 Days (42 hours)

• Working knowledge of English language (Read, Write, Speak)

• Basic concepts of mathematics

Exam & Certification

• • GCAA Certificate is awarded upon successful.

  • Completion of the course and an assessment. (Passing 80%).

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