Dangerous Goods Acceptance & Shippers Course
A Dangerous Goods Acceptance and Shippers Course should be completed by anyone who accepts or supervises persons accepting dangerous goods for an operator or freight forwarder.
After completion of the initial three (3) day course the Civil Aviation Academy will advise you when your currency is due and provide you with the one day refresher course. This is required every two (2) years.
Our CASA approved Dangerous Goods By Air Acceptance and Shippers Course follows all the pertinent guidelines and regulations set out by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the International Air Transport Authority (IATA) and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This course can only be conducted in house over three (3) days; a correspondence format is not available as per the requirements of the CASA. Courses are currently scheduled at locations throughout Australia or you can talk to us about training at a location suitable to you.
Course Modules
- Applicability
The Course commences with an overview of the general philosophy of dangerous goods transportation, the applicable regulatory bodies and the special considerations of transportation by air. - Limitations
Discussion of forbidden and exempted dangerous goods is followed in detail with regard to variations imposed by different countries and airlines. Dangerous Goods carried by passengers and crew and screening to prevent inadvertent carriage of Dangerous Goods will also be covered. - Classification
A detailed look into the nine (9) hazard classes and packaging groups. Course participants learn how to interpret the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to further detail and classify the various Dangerous Goods. - Identification
Further close examination of the IATA Regulations continues in this section where Dangerous Good shipping names, possible multiple hazards and unlisted Dangerous Goods determination are also tabled for active group comment and discussion. - Packaging
An introductory look at shipper’s responsibilities and general packaging requirements, including UN specification packaging and interpretation of IATA packing instructions. - Packaging Specifications
Here, course participants look in detail at specific packaging requirements for all types of dangerous goods, packing combinations of dangerous items and UN packaging tests. - Marking and Labeling
The requirements of shipment marking and labeling are covered with practical examples from the Civil Aviation Academy’s archive of training aids. - Documentation
Practical application of mandatory documentation, including Shipper’s Declarations and Air Waybills continues the process of Dangerous Goods Acceptance and Shipping training. - Handling
A detailed review of the operator’s mandatory acceptance requirements, pertinent checklists and response in the event of a Dangerous Goods emergency. The storage and segregation of Dangerous Goods including a specific look at requirements for radioactive material, magnetized material, dry ice, live animals etc. completes this section. - Radioactive Material
This section solely focuses on the differences in the requirements and documentation applicable to the shipping and acceptance of radioactive substances in all forms.
Tutorial Company Specific Courses
Company specific courses are available, please contact Civil Aviation Academy Australasia for further details.
