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Dangerous Goods - 7.3 - excluding Class 7 - Initial training
Dangerous Goods Acceptance Agents
Level
Initial training
Target audience / relevant staff
Operator's and ground handling agent's staff accepting dangerous goods, excluding radioactive material (Class 7). (Initial)
Objectives
- Acquire knowledge to ensure that dangerous goods, excluding radioactive material, are shipped by air in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations.
- Check shipping documents.
- Check the discrepancies of States or operators.
- Check the conformity of dangerous goods packages.
- Complete the Acceptance Checklist.
- Report any occurrence involving dangerous goods.
Contents
Theoretical
- Dangerous goods applicability
- Understanding the general limitations
- Identifying different roles and responsibilities
- the importance of classification & packaging
- Familiarising with basic emergency response
- Review documentation
- Review package(s)
- Complete acceptance procedures
- Collecting safety data
Training based on current CBTA* IATA. (*CBTA – Competency Based Training and Assessment).
Duration indicative basis
28 hrs / 4 days (minimum, duration can be extended on request)
Prerequisites
- Fluently in French.
- Ability to read and write in french.
- For course in ENGLISH contact us.
Method
- Theoretical course in classroom.
- A qualified and experienced trainer provides the training action.
- Current IATA DGR manuals provided for training.
Evaluation
- Theoretical : Continuous exercises - Written validation final test (minimum 80% pass mark required).
Validity
Maximum 2 years (IATA / Dangerous Goods Regulations). Recurrent training must be provided within 24 months of previous training to ensure knowledge is current.