Dangerous Goods Regulations GCAA FIT 4.1.D - Abu Dhabi venue
The main objective of this course is to provide Dangerous Goods Regulations training based on the new CBTA (Competency Based Training & Assessment approach) as mandated by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). and will provide the knowledge, skills & attitude to process or accept dangerous goods as per the current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
“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 including “no-carry” Air Operators, Ground Handling Agents, Helicopter Operators, Designated Postal Operators, Freight Forwarders and Packaging Suppliers - as per GCAA Function in table 4.1.D.
Course Benefits
Upon completing this CBTA course, you will acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitude to:
- Understand the basics of dangerous goods
- Classify and prepare dangerous goods
- Process or accept dangerous goods as per the IATA dangerous goods regulations (checklist)
- to verify the shipper’s declaration
- to verify the Airway bill
- to verify the package
- to verify the approvals, exemptions if required
- to verify the state and operator variations
- Perform the responsibilities for load planning
- Understand the legal responsibilities involved with the transport of dangerous goods
- Equip your staff with vital Dangerous Goods knowledge and training that is function specific to this area.
Who Should Attend
- Airline cargo acceptance staff
- Personnel performing the functions of Dangerous Goods Post Holder for Air Operators including “no-carry” Air Operators
- Ground Handling Agents
- Helicopter Operators
- Designated Postal Operators
- Cargo operations and ground handling staff
- Freight forwarders
- Packaging suppliers
Course Outline
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
Classifying dangerous goods
- Evaluate a substance or an article against the classification criteria
- Determine dangerous goods description
- Review special provisions
Preparing dangerous goods shipment
- Assess packing options including quantity limitations
- Apply packing requirements
- Apply marks and labels
- Assess use of overpack
- Prepare documentation
Processing/accepting cargo
- Review documentation
- Review package(s)
- Complete acceptance procedures
- Process/accept cargo other than dangerous goods
Managing cargo pre-loading
- Plan loading
- Prepare load for aircraft
- Issue NOTOC
Transporting cargo/baggage
- Load aircraft
- Unload aircraft
Collecting safety data
- Report dangerous goods accidents & incidents
- Report undeclared/mis-declared dangerous goods
- Report dangerous goods occurrences
Course Prerequisite (s)
It is recommended that students have completed a secondary school education or equivalent. A good understanding of English, and basic mathematics is essential.