Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods By Air
Learn the principles of transporting dangerous goods by air, including classification, packaging, documentation, marking, labelling, and responsibilities for safe and compliant air transport.
Overview
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 is a suitable pre-requisite for OPITO approved Helideck Operations Initial Training (HOIT) courses. This course is HCA approved. The assessment is taken during the course and is within the expected duration. The aim of this course is to inform flight crew and crew members (other than flight crew) about the procedural and legal requirements for the safe transportation of dangerous goods by air. The course has been written and designed in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 1.4 of the ICAO Technical Instructions and Section 1.5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, Categories 7, 8 and 9. The course certificate is valid for two years.
Who is it For
This course is suitable for personnel involved in preparing, handling, documenting, or arranging the transport of dangerous goods by air.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the general philosophy of dangerous goods transportation
- Define the limitations on the transportation of dangerous goods by air
- Explain how dangerous goods must be correctly labelled and marked
- Define the different classifications of dangerous goods
- Explain how to recognise undeclared dangerous goods
- State the general principles of safe loading and storage
- Explain the requirement for the Pilot’s Notification (NOTOC)
- Explain the provisions for passengers and crew
- Explain what to do if an emergency occurs
- Explain how radioactive material is transported
Course Content
The course includes topics such as:
- Philosophy of dangerous goods transportation
- Classification of dangerous goods
- Packaging requirements
- Marking and labelling
- Documentation and declarations
- Responsibilities in the transport chain
- Safe handling and emergency considerations
Assessment
Learners are assessed through knowledge checks and assessment questions during the course. The course includes 30 questions.
Certificate
Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate of completion issued by RelyOn.