Dangerous Goods Awareness by Air 2022

Course Content

The course is designed to provide guidance and knowledge in all areas of handling and transporting dangerous goods by air. Including:

1. Dangerous Goods terminology

2. Australian Dangerous Goods legislation and it’s relation with ICAO

3. General philosophy on carriage of dangerous goods

4. Shippers responsibilities

5. Operators responsibilities

6. A full description of all 9 classes

7. Classification of dangerous goods

8. Identification (UN numbers, proper shipping names, etc)

9. Dangerous goods in limited quantities

10. Dangerous goods in excepted quantities

11. Packing, marking and labelling a dangerous goods consignment

12. Completion of documentation. (shippers declaration & air waybill)

13. Handling, stowage and segregation

14. Recognising hidden dangerous goods

15. Acceptance procedures

Classroom assignments and exercises will give practical experience to put students  knowledge to  the test. This will prepare participants for their final assessment.

Note: course registration grants access for 45 days. Contact us if you need to extend your access.

Course Recognition

This course is approved by Civil Aviation Safety Authority. A certificate is issued on successful completion at the end-of-course assessment and the qualification is valid for two years. All participants will be notified of course dates available for recertification to keep your qualification current. Your certification will be valid for 2 years. 

Who Should Attend?

If you are a shipper, freight forwarder, ground handling agent or operator involved with the movement of dangerous goods by air, then this is the ideal course for you.

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