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Dangerous Goods Regulations Function in Table 4.1.D Course Description

Personnel responsible for processing or accepting dangerous goods consignments or accepting mail containing dangerous goods or personnel nominated by their employer to meeting the GCAA Dangerous Goods Certification requirements or personnel performing the functions of Dangerous Goods Post Holder for Air Operators carrying dangerous goods, including Airport Operators, Ground Handling Agents, Helicopter Operators, Designated Postal Operators, Freight Forwarders and Packaging Suppliers.

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    Course Objectives

    To provide participants with a thorough understanding of how dangerous goods are shipped safely by air commensurate with their responsibilities.

    Exam & Certificate

    GCAA Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course and an assessment. (Passing 80%)

    Prerequisite

    • Working knowledge of English language (Read, Write, Speak)

    • Basic concepts of mathematics

    Course Content

    1) Understanding the basics of dangerous goods

    • Recognizing dangerous goods applicability

    • Understanding the general limitations

    • Identifying roles and responsibilities

    • Understanding the importance of classification & packaging

    • Understanding hazard communication

    • Familiarizing with basic Emergency Response

    2) Classifying dangerous goods

    • Evaluate a substance or an article against the classification criteria

    • Determine dangerous goods description

    • Review special provisions

    3) Preparing dangerous goods shipment

    • Assess packing options including quantity limitations

    • Apply packing requirements

    • Apply marks and labels

    • Assess use of overpack

    • Prepare documentation

    4) Processing/accepting cargo

    • Review documentation

    • Review package(s)

    • Complete acceptance procedures

    • Process/accept cargo other than dangerous goods

    5) Managing cargo pre-loading

    • Plan loading

    • Prepare load for aircraft

    • Issue NOTOC

    6) Transporting cargo/baggage

    • Load aircraft

    • Manage dangerous goods pre and during flight

    • Unload aircraft

    7) Collecting safety data

    • Report dangerous goods accidents

    • Report dangerous goods incidents

    • Report undeclared/mis-declared dangerous goods

    • Report dangerous goods occurrences

    Duration: 5 Days (35 hours)