Course Objective:
To provide participants with a thorough understanding of how dangerous goods are shipped safely by air commensurate with their responsibilities.
Who should attend?
Personnel responsible for processing or accepting dangerous goods consignment or accepting mail containing dangerous goods or personnel nominated by their employer to meeting the GCAA Dangerous Goods Certification requirements or personnel performing the functions of Dangerous Goods post holders for Air Operators including “no carry” Air operators, Ground Handling Agents, Helicopters Operators, Designated Postal Operators, Freight Forwarders and Packing suppliers.
Course Prerequisite
It is recommended that students have completed a high school education or equivalent. A good understanding of English, and basic mathematics.
Training Content
(0) Understanding the basic Dangerous goods Applicability
- 0.1 Recognizing dangerous goods applicability
- 0.2 Understanding The general Limitation
- 0.3 Identifying roles and responsibilities
- 0.4 Understanding the importance of classification & Packaging
- 0.5 Understanding hazard communication
- 0.6 Familiarizing with Basic Emergency Response
(1) Classifying dangerous goods
- 1.1 Evaluate a substance or an article against the classification criteria
- 1.2 Determine dangerous goods description
- 1.3 Review special provisions
(2) Preparing dangerous goods Shipment
- 2.1 Assess packing options including quantity limitations
- 2.2 Apply packing requirements
- 2.3 Apply marks and labels
- 2.4 Assess use of overpack
- 2.5 Prepare documentation
(3) Processing / accepting cargo
- 3.1 Review documentation
- 3.2 Review packages
- 3.3 Complete acceptance procedures
- 3.4 Process / Accept cargo other than dangerous goods
(4) Managing Cargo pre-loading
- 4.1 Plan loading
- 4.2 Prepare load for aircraft
- 4.3 Issue NOTOC
(6) Transporting cargo/ baggage
- 6.1 Load aircraft
- 6.3 Unload aircraft
(7) Collecting Safety Data
- 7.1 Report dangerous goods accidents
- 7.2 Report dangerous goods incidentst
- 7.3 Report Undeclared/mis-declared dangerous goods
- 7.4 Report dangerous goods occurrences
