By the end of this course the trainees should be able to:

•  Identify and classify dangerous goods
•  Interpret hazard communication
•  Detect hidden dangerous goods in cargo and mail
• Check documentation and packages for indications of undeclared dangerous goods
•  Explain the basic Emergency Response procedures

Module 1 - applicability

• Scope and applicability (including overview of DG regulatory requirements)
• Definitions, Roles and Responsibilities
• Training requirements
• Dangerous goods security

Module 2 - Limitation

• Limitation of dangerous goods on aircraft
• Provisions concerning passengers and crew
• Provisions to aid recognition of undeclared dangerous goods

Module 3 - Classification

• Classification General

Module 4 - Identification

• Dangerous goods list General
• Dangerous goods list Arrangement

Module 5 – Packaging

• Packaging applicability, nomenclature and codes
• Preparing dangerous goods shipment general
• Requirements for packagings
• Packaging performance tests
• Requirements for the construction and testing of cylinders and closed cryogenic receptacles, aerosol dispensers and small receptacles containing gas (gas cartridges) and fuel cell cartridges containing liquefied flammable gas
• Packagings for infectious substances of Category A
• Packing Instructions Lithium batteries PI965- 970 (General)
• Requirements for the construction, testing and approval of packages for radioactive material and for the approval of such material
• Marking of packagings other than inner packagings

Module 6 – Marking & Labelling

• Package markings
• Labelling

Module 7 - Storage and loading

• Storage and loading procedures

Module 8 - Provision of information

• Provision of information
• Documentation

Module 9 - Acceptance procedures

• Acceptance procedures

Module 10 - Emergency response procedures

• Emergency response procedures
• Reporting of dangerous goods accidents, incidents and other occurrences

• Personnel responsible for the screening of passengers and crew and their baggage, cargo and mail

• Minimum High School
• Good command of English

Final Assessment (theoretical/practical)

• Quizzes and task observation
• Assessment

              Simulation including documentation

             Job shadowing for 2 weeks with peer reports. A list of tasks to be carried out with a checklist to verify that the tasks have been carried out satisfactorily

• Theoretical Examination at the end of the course.