Dangerous Goods Consignments
Job Function: Personnel Responsible for Preparing Dangerous Goods Consignments
IATA CBTA Job Function Ref.: 7.1.A (Including Class 7)
Training Program Code: DG-SHP
Training Method: Classroom (Instructor Led)
Duration: Initial Minimum 5 Days (30 Hours), Recurrent Minimum 4 Days (18 Hours)
Prerequisite: (For Initial)-No, (For recurrent)- valid previous initial/ recurrent certification (of the same job function)
Target Group: Cargo agents, Consolidators, Shippers, Freight Forwarders Staff, Airlines Engineering Stores Personnel, Manufacturers and exporters of dangerous goods or products contain dangerous
goods.
goods.
Regulatory Requirements: This program is in compliance with the
- CAR 92.205 – CBTA Approach
- CAR 92.455 – Certification Requirements for Freight Forwarders & Agents (Min 2 staff)
- CAR 92 Appendix B – Minimum Required Training Schedule
- ICAO Doc 10147 – Job Function B, Chapter 5 for App A
IATA Guidelines:
- IATA DGR – Section 1.5 (Training Requirements)
- IATA CBTA Guidance Document job function 7.1
Objectives:
Aber thorough study and use of this training workbook participants shall be able to:
- Correctly apply the provisions of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations;
- Apply the legal aspects involved;
- Differentiate between shipper’s and operator’s responsibilities;
- Identify dangerous goods which are:
- — forbidden for air transport;
- — permitted as cargo under the Regulations;
- — excepted from the Regulations, all or in part.
- Identify the nine classes of dangerous goods by their principle criteria;
- Navigate through the alphabetical List of Dangerous Goods and apply the information it
contains; - Apply the general packing requirements and the specific packing instructions to verify that
they have been followed; - Use correct packaging which complies with the limitations of the specification indicated on the
package; - Properly mark and label a package containing dangerous goods;
- Complete a Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods (Including Class 7) in compliance with
the regulations: - Enter the appropriate information correctly on the Air Waybill;
- Recognize and apply the appropriate State and/or operator variations;
- Follow general emergency procedures when a damaged or leaking package is discovered.
Advantage Skylines
- Experienced Instructor
- Practice assignments and Revisions
- Interactive Sessions with Online Assessments
Course Contents
CU 0 – Understanding the basics of dangerous goods: | Proficiency Level: 1
- Dangerous goods applicability
- Understanding the general limitations
- Identifying different roles and responsibilities
- Understanding the importance of classification & packaging
- Understanding hazard communication
- Familiarizing with basic emergency response
CU 2 – Preparing dangerous goods shipments | Proficiency Level: 3
- Assess packing options including quantity limitations
- Apply packing requirements.
- Apply marks and labels
- Assess use of overpack
- Prepare documentation
CU 7 – Collecting safety data: (additional) | Proficiency Level: 2
- Report dangerous goods incidents/ accidents
- Report undeclared/mis declared dangerous goods.
- Report dangerous goods occurrences
Assessments
- Attitude and Behavior
- Skill Assessments
- Knowledge Test
Qualification Criteria
- Knowledge – Minimum 80%
- Skill – Competent
- Attitude and Behavior – Competent
Certification Awarded
- Skylines International Dangerous Goods Training Certificate
Certification Validity
- 24 Months
