Dangerous Goods By Air: Acceptance - Three Day Course

Purpose

This course helps people interpret and apply the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which are pertinent for both domestic and international air transportation. Full compliance with the Regulations, and an understanding of the concepts behind them, will ensure the safety of all who travel by air and protect shippers and their agents from unknowingly committing unlawful acts regarding dangerous goods.

What you get

You will receive comprehensive training in the theory and practical aspects of shipping dangerous goods by air. The course examines all aspects of the IATA DGR and provides a systematic approach to identifying and preparing hazardous shipments for air transport. There are plenty of follow-up exercises to reinforce the knowledge acquired. You're welcome to bring along material safety data sheets (MSDS) if you wish to ask specific questions.

Course Qualification and Recognition

This course is accredited by:

  • The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Board in Montreal, and successful participants are listed on the IATA International Dangerous Goods Student Register

and approved by:

  • The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA).

A certificate is issued on successful completion of an end-of-course questionnaire and the qualification is valid for TWO YEARS. You must attend a "Refresher" course within the two year period for your qualification to remain valid after this date.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for people involved with the packaging, documentation or control of hazardous materials shipped by air.

People accepting air freight for, or on behalf of, freight forwarders and air operators/airlines in Australia have a legal requirement to obtain dangerous goods training.

Level of Competency

No previous knowledge or experience with air transport or dangerous goods is required to complete the course.

Course Fee (for scheduled courses)

$473.00 (Incl GST)

Availability

Ask for a course schedule. We have regular scheduled courses in Western Australia, South Australia & Northern Territory, but we'll go anywhere.

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