Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 7.4 – Handling, Loading and Unloading Cargo at Warehouse/Aircraft

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Become familiar with the legal requirements for dangerous goods, restrictions, proper handling and storage, labelling, marking and documentation rules.
• Understand that some items may endanger the safety of the aircraft or persons board, and the carriage of these dangerous goods by air may be either prohibited or restricted.
• Identify hidden dangerous goods in cargo, mail, and passenger baggage.
• Understand, explain, and apply the basic procedures in the event of an incident or emergency involving dangerous goods.

Who Should Enrol?

Those involved in the transport of dangerous goods by air must complete training and assessment based on the function(s) they perform every 2 years.

This course is designed for personnel responsible for handling cargo in a warehouse, loading and unloading unit load devices, and loading and unloading passenger baggage and aircraft cargo compartments (Function 7.4 – previously CAT 5 & 8).

This may include freight forwarder, airline, airport operator, and ground handling personnel.

Course Content

• This course covers the following topics:
• Introduction to Dangerous Goods
• Hidden Dangerous Goods
• Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers and Crew
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Classification and Packaging
• Lithium Batteries
• Marking and Documentation
• Storage and Loading
• Notification to Captain
• Emergency Procedures

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.
Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.