Dangerous Goods - 7.4 - Initial or Recurrent training
(Handling, Storage, Loading of Cargo/Mail/Baggage)
Level
Initial training, Skills maintenance
Target audience / relevant staff
Operator's and ground handling agent's staff involved in the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail and baggage.
Objectives
- Acquire or update the regulatory DG knowledge related to the activities of agents in charge of the handling, storage and loading of cargo, mail and baggage.
- Identify any hidden or undeclared Dangerous Goods.
- Check the good condition of packages of Dangerous Goods.
- Handle, position and secure Dangerous Goods in compliance with the rules.
- Report any event involving Dangerous Goods.
Contents
Theoretical
- Content fully adapted to the staff's category concerned:
- Dangerous goods applicability
- Understanding the general limitations
- Identifying roles and responsibilities
- Understanding the importance of classification & packaging
- Understanding hazard communication
- Familiarising with basic emergency response
- Load aircraft
- Unload aircraft
- Collecting safety data
Formation conforme au programme CBTA* IATA. (*CBTA – Competency Based Training and Assessment)
Duration indicative basis
4 hrs.
Prerequisites
- For recurrent training: initial training Dangerous Goods-Fonction 7.4 completed less than two years old.
- 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 : 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.