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

Security Screening Personnel

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.