Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) 7.6 – Planning of Aircraft Loading

Competencies Obtained

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:

1. Introduction to Dangerous Goods

• Why do I need to know about dangerous goods?
• The CBTA based training model.
• Dangerous goods regulations.
• The hazards and risks of dangerous goods. 
• Permitted vs. forbidden dangerous goods. 

2. Hidden Dangerous Goods

• How to identify non-declared dangerous goods. 
• Examples of hidden dangerous goods. 

3. Dangerous Goods Carried by Passengers and Crew

• Dangerous goods allowed to be carried by passengers and crew. 
• Using IATA DGR Table 2.3.A.

4. Roles and Responsibilities

• Airline and shipper’s responsibilities.
• State and operator variations. 
• Information at cargo acceptance areas, to passengers, and for operator’s employees. 
• Dangerous goods security. 

5. Classification and Packaging

• The 9 classes of dangerous goods. 
• Shipments with multiple hazards. 
• What are packing groups?

6. Batteries

• Key considerations and requirements for the transport of:
• Lithium batteries.
• Sodium ion batteries.

7. Marking and Documentation

• Key markings and labels.
• Overpack. 
• Shippers declaration for dangerous goods. 
• The Air Waybill (AWB).

8. Storage and Loading

• Protection from damages. 
• Checking the shipment. 
• Self-reactive substances. 
• Handling radioactive substances. 
• Segregation of packages. 
• Guidance for storing and loading specific types of dangerous goods. 

9. Notification to Captain

• The purpose and key elements of the Notification to Captain (NOTOC).
• Actions required prior to departure.

10. Emergency Procedures

• What is an accident?
• Reporting obligations and processes. 
• Responding to and reporting an emergency situation. 
• Identifying dangerous goods. 
• What to do if you come into contact with dangerous goods.

Assessment

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