Accepting Goods Presented as General Cargo
Job Function: Personnel Responsible for Processing or Accepting Goods Presented as General Cargo
IATA CBTA Job Function Ref.: 7.2.A
Training Program Code: DG-GEN
Training Method: Classroom (Instructor Led)
Duration: Initial Minimum 2 Days (12 Hours), Recurrent Minimum 1 Day (6 Hours) Classroom (Instructor Led)
Prerequisite: (For Initial)-No, (For recurrent)- valid previous Initial/ recurrent certification (of the same job function)
Target Group: Airlines, Cargo Handling Agents & Ground Handling Agents staff responsible for acceptance of general cargo consignments (Non-Dangerous Goods). Dangerous Goods Instructors.
Regulatory Requirements: This program is in compliance with the
- CAR 92.205 – CBTA Approach
- CAR 92.165 – No Carry Operator
- CAR 92.335 – Non DG Declaration Requirements
- CAR 92 Appendix B – Minimum Required Training Schedule
- ICAO Doc 10147 – Job Function C, Chapter 5 for App A
IATA Guidelines:
- IATA DGR – Section 1.5 (Training Requirements)
- IATA CBTA Guidance Document job function 7.2
Objectives:
Aber thorough study and use of this training workbook participants shall be able to:
- Understand the regulatory requirements and correctly apply the provisions of Dangerous
Goods Regulations; - Gain knowledge of the origin of the current regulations and be aware of the general
philosophy; - Identify potential hidden hazards in commodities declared as general (non-DG) cargo/ mail;
- Identify the classes of dangerous goods;
- Recognize and identify the hazard/handling labels applicable to dangerous goods;
- Be familiar with dangerous goods emergency response procedures.
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 3 – Processing or Accepting Cargo | Proficiency Level: 3
- Process/ accept cargo (other than dangerous goods)
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
