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.

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