Dangerous Goods Training GCAA Course Code : 4.1.B/IATA CBTA Function 7.1.A
Program Overview
The course is designed to ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements to prepare dangerous goods consignments and the necessary accompanying documentations for transportation by air with complete confidence. Learn from industry experts and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to correctly interpret and apply IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Be among the first to develop competencies commensurate with your job functions and responsibilities as required by the latest Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) framework. This course offers focused training and assessment essential for your organization to fulfil its responsibility towards ensuring a competent, well-trained workforce.
Objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
- Fulfil the regulatory compliance requirements
- Perform tasks involved in preparing dangerous goods consignments and documentation
- Apply IATA’s DGR manual to prepare accurately of dangerous goods consignments
- Recognize the legal responsibilities of stakeholders involved in transportation of dangerous goods by air
Pre-requisites
- Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate
- The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 or the equivalent
Delivery
- Classroom-based learning including lectures, exercises, case studies and final assessment
Target Audience
Personnel involved in preparing dangerous goods consignments:
- Shippers and packers
- Manufacturers and exporters of dangerous goods or products contain dangerous goods
- Cargo agents, Consolidators and Freight Forwarder
- Operator’s staff acting as shippers
Key Topics
- Legal responsibilities of key stakeholders
- Understanding and applying relevant sections of current IATA DGR
- Classification and identification of dangerous goods
- Required transport documentations: Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), air waybill
- Safety implications of packaging types, and net quantity limitations
- End-to-end communication of hazards and handling requirements using correct marks and labels
- Packing, marking and labelling requirements: UN
- Specifications, limited quantities and other packaging
- Reporting to appropriate authorities as required
Exam
The participant is required to score at least 80% to pass the mastery test.
Certificate Awarded
The participant will be awarded with a IMMACULATE - IATA completion certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Duration: Initial 3 days
