Objective

LO1: Define dangerous goods and legalities for the carriage of dangerous goods
LO2: Identify the different characteristics, classes and types of dangerous goods
LO3: Recognise the effects of air travel upon the transportation of dangerous goods
LO4: Describe the different methods and types of packaging which are appropriate to the safe transportation of each type and class of dangerous goods
LO5: Describe the correct storage methods of dangerous goods
LO6: Identify the recognised standards for labelling and marking required to distinguish each class of dangerous goods
LO7: Define the correct documentation requirements
LO8: Define the loading and handling requirements
LO9: Define the safe handling and emergency information

Target Group

Oil & Gas Industry

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required to sit this course.

Examination

The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration.

Course Contents

The course is available in the following languages: English; Brazilian Portuguese

This course is suitable for anyone involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by air. The course includes information on the legal responsibilities for transportation of dangerous goods or hazardous materials via air and the special considerations that need to be taken. This course content leans towards fixed wing transport. The course has been written and designed in reference to the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Technical Instructions and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations.