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.

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