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
•  Implement cargo pre-loading procedures
•  Implement transporting, loading and unloading cargo/baggage to and from aircraft
•   Explain the basic Emergency Response procedures

Module 1 - applicability

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

Module 2 - Limitation

• Limitation of dangerous goods on aircraft

Module 3 - Classification

• Classification General

Module 4 – Marking & Labelling

• Package markings
• Labelling

Module 5 – Storage and loading

• Storage and loading Procedures

Module 6 - Emergency response procedures

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

• Freight forwarders, Aircraft Operators, and Ground Handling Agents responsible for handling cargo in a warehouse and loading and unloading unit load devices

• Successfully Completed Dangerous Goods Regulations with no more than 24 month

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.