Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 7.6 – Planning of Aircraft Loading
Overview
This course addresses the knowledge required by personnel responsible for planning the loading of passengers, baggage, mail, or cargo onto aircraft.
In accordance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s competency-based approach to dangerous goods training, which came into effect on 1 January 2023, those involved in the transport of dangerous goods by air are required to be a) trained and b) assessed to demonstrate their competence to perform the function(s) for which they are responsible.
After completing the course, participants must follow their organization’s procedures for completing a competency-based assessment.
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 the planning of aircraft loading (passengers, baggage, mail, and cargo) (Function 7.6 – previously CAT 10).
This includes Loadmasters and Load Planners.
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.
Course info
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Language: English
- Level: Short Course
$95.00 USD
