Dangerous goods by Air for General Cargo
Gain your UK CAA certification for employees working in environments where dangerous goods are handled, prepared, or transported by air.
Description
Our CAA-approved Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) by Air for General Cargo Training is designed for those involved in handling, preparing, or transporting dangerous goods by air.
The course provides a clear understanding of international regulations and the responsibilities of governing agencies. The learners will learn to define dangerous goods, identify all nine hazard classes, and interpret relevant labels and markings. It also covers how to recognize hidden or undeclared goods, check documentation for compliance, and apply passenger provisions.
The course concludes with a validation test. Successful candidates receive a certificate in shipping dangerous goods by Air, which is valid for two years, after which you must re-validate your qualification.
If you are new to Dangerous Goods by Air certification and are require support from our trainers you can undertake Dangerous Goods by Air.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods, including identifying the agencies involved and their responsibilities
• Define dangerous goods and their nine hazard classes, recognize and interpret the markings and labels used to identify these materials
• Check and identify documents and packages for hidden/undeclared or forbidden dangerous goods and passenger provisions
• Identify safety and emergency response procedures for dangerous goods, and how to report and avoid incidents
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites required, however it is always good to have a base understanding through a dangerous goods awareness course or having an overview of the products that are dangerous in your workplace.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals involved in the air transport of dangerous goods, including:
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Freight Forwarders
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Ground Handling Agents
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Airline Personnel
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Security Personnel
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Airline and Cargo Training Specialists
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Operations Managers and Frontline Supervisors