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

•  Fulfil the regulatory compliance requirements
•  Perform tasks involved in preparing dangerous goods consignments and documentation
•  Apply IATA’s DGR manual to process accurately of dangerous goods consignments
•  Recognize the legal responsibilities of stakeholders involved in transportation of dangerous goods by air

Module 1 - applicability

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

Module 2 - Limitations

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

Module 3 - Classification

• Classification General
• Classification Class 1
• Classification Class 2
• Classification Class 3
• Classification Class 4
• Classification Class 5
• Classification Class 6
• Classification Class 7
• Classification Class 8
• Classification Class 9

Module 4 - Identification

• Dangerous goods list General
• Dangerous goods list Arrangement
• Special provisions
• Dangerous goods in limited quantities
• Dangerous goods packed in excepted quantities

Module 5 - Packing

• Packing Instructions General
• Packing Instructions Class 1
• Packing Instructions Class 2
• Packing Instructions Class 3
• Packing Instructions Class 4
• Packing Instructions Class 5
• Packing Instructions Class 6
• Packing Instructions Class 7
• Packing Instructions Class 8
• Packing Instructions Class 9
• Packing Instructions Lithium batteries PI965- 970 (General)
• Preparing dangerous goods shipment general
• Packaging for infectious substances of Category A

Module 6 - Packaging performance tests

• Packaging performance tests
• Packaging applicability,
• Marking of packaging other than inner packaging
• Requirements for packaging
• 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

Module 7 – Marking and Labelling

• Package markings
• Labelling

Module 8 – Documentation

• Documentation

Module 9 – Radioactive Material

• General provisions concerning radioactive material
• Requirements for the construction, testing and approval of packages for radioactive material and for the approval of such material

• Shippers and freight forwarders responsible for preparation of DG consignments

• university degree
• Good Command of English Language
• Successfully Completed Basic Cargo Skills and Procedures Course

Final Assessment (theoretical/practical)

•  Quizzes and task observation
•  Assessment

           i.    Simulation including documentation

          ii.    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