Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness (HCA approved)

Overview

This Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness online course has been accepted by the Helideck Certification Agency (HCA) and applies to offshore based personnel involved in helicopter operations. Training is 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.

Course Goal/Description

This awareness course provides an overview of industry best practice in relation to the transportation of dangerous goods by air.

Learning Objectives

LO1 Explain the dangerous goods training requirements for certain activities
LO2 Explain what dangerous goods are
LO3 Define the regulations applicable to dangerous goods by air
LO4 Explain the requirements for passengers and aircraft crew
LO5 Identify the classes of dangerous goods
LO6 Describe the regulations for transporting dangerous goods by air mail
LO7 Identify where to find the dangerous goods list
LO8 Identify the provisions for excepted and limited quantities
LO9 Identify the provisions for airworthiness and operating items
LO10 Explain the different packing groups
LO11 Describe UN approved packaging
LO12 Describe the labelling and markings required for dangerous goods
LO13 Define the documentation required for the transportation of dangerous goods by air
LO14 Describe how to handle, store and inspect dangerous goods.
LO15 Explain who to report incidents to and the actions to take in an emergency
LO16 identify the requirements for handling radioactive packages