Dangerous Goods by Air Awareness (HCA approved)

Level:

Awareness

Target audience:

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