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We deliver in-house dangerous goods and air cargo security training around the world. In addition to the courses in Africa and Ireland (see below), in   In 2010, we delivered courses in Nigeria, Malawi, Italy, the Kyrgyz Republic and Malta.

INTRODUCTION

In the past few years we have delivered training courses in the Gambia, Ghana, Tanzania, Nigeria, Uganda, Angola, Gabon and Malawi. The courses that are available in Africa are the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air, the Carriage of Radioactive Material by Air, the Carriage of Infectious Substances by Air and the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Sea.

TRAINING IN NIGERIA

In Nigeria, our exclusive agent is Sydney Gateway Ltd who organise regular dangerous goods by air courses and dangerous goods by sea courses (see below), and can arrange for any Peter East courses to be delivered locally.  Please contact Mr Obi Nebedum (info@sydneygateway.com) for the latest course schedule or go to the Sydney Gateway website.

 

TRAINING IN GHANA

In Ghana, our exclusive agent is the Centre for Professional Systems & Services who organise regular dangerous goods by air courses and dangerous goods by sea courses (see below), and can arrange for any Peter East courses to be delivered locally.  Please contact Mr Sekyi Raphael (sekyiraphael@gmail.com) for the latest course schedule or go to the CPSS website.

 

CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR

Certification Course
(3 days)

This course will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge required to correctly prepare shipments of dangerous goods for transport by air. The course features practical exercises, real-life examples and encourages delegate participation.

Course contents:

  • Using the Regulations
  • State and Operator Variations
  • Classification
  • Packaging Instructions
  • Types of Packaging
  • Different Dangerous Goods Packed Together
  • Specification Marking
  • Marking and Labelling
  • Documentation
  • Shipment Checking
  • Air Waybill completion
  • Emergency Procedures

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. List their legal responsibilities
  2. Locate information from all sections and appendices of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
  3. Determine which Dangerous Goods are forbidden for air transport and the quantity limits for those goods, which are eligible for travel on passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft
  4. Locate State and Operator Variations and correctly apply the information accordingly
  5. Classify a consignment of Dangerous Goods and identify the precedence of hazards and the packing groups
  6. Select a Proper Shipping Name from the List of Dangerous Goods
  7. Locate and identify information shown on the Shipper's Declaration and the Air Waybill
  8. Select the correct packing using the Packing Instructions and the General Packing Requirements
  9. Correctly mark and label a package in compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations
  10. Identify which Dangerous Goods must be segregated and calculate the quantity limits when packing different Dangerous Goods in one package
  11. Complete a Dangerous Goods Acceptance Check List

Dates:

Warri 30 Jan - 1 Feb 2011

For more information & bookings Please e-mail Mr Obi Nebedum (info@sydneygateway.com).

Accra 23-25 Jan 2012

For more information & bookings Please e-mail Mr Sekyi Raphael (sekyiraphael@gmail.com).

Fee: To be advised

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CARRIAGE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL BY AIR

Certification Course
(2 days)

This course will enable delegates to deal confidently with all aspects of the transport of radioactive material by air.

We deal with the "mystery" surrounding radioactive material and encourages discussion, whilst offering practical exercises aimed at providing all delegates with the skills and knowledge to confidently offer and check such shipments for transport.

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Locate key information in the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
  • Correctly package a shipment
  • Correctly label a package
  • Complete the shippers declaration
  • Check shipments for full compliance with the regulations
  • Confidently apply the regulations to their jobs

Dates:

2012 dates to be confirmed

Fee: to be advised

Bookings: Please e-mail info@sydneygateway.com for more information.

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CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY SEA

(2 days)

This course is designed to make delegates aware of the regulations governing the transportation of dangerous goods by sea. The course is suitable for those that need a detailed knowledge of the regulations.

With the explosions and fire on the Hyundai Fortune in 2006 which many experts believe was caused by dangerous goods, we look at this specific incident and try to draw lessons from the information available. We also examine the repercussions of the recent events surrounding the dangerous goods aboard the MSS Napoli in the English Channel.

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand what legislation applies to the carriage of dangerous goods by sea

  • Understand how the legislation operates/works/is applied

  • Understand the IMDG code – how it is structured, where to find topics, what the code requires

  • Use the code as a day to day reference and understand what you look up

  • Correctly mark and label a consignment of dangerous goods

  • List the nine classes of dangerous goods and explain the application of Packing Groups

Dates: Warri 2-3 February 2012

Fee: to be advised

Bookings: Please e-mail info@sydneygateway.com for more information.

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These courses are also available in-house and can be tailored to the needs of the client. Please contact us on-line for further details or call 01 679 2900.

Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air

Certification Course - Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) Approved

(3 days)

This course is designed to meet the mandatory requirements of ICAO Annex 18 and the Irish Air Navigation (Carriage of munitions of war, weapons and dangerous goods) Order, 1973.

The courses will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge required to correctly prepare shipments of dangerous goods for transport by air. The courses feature practical exercises, real-life examples and encourage delegate participation.

The certification course is for those people who are new to the subject and have never taken the course before as well as for those whose previous certification expired without renewal and those who wish to gain more in depth training in order to renew their current certificate. The certificate is valid for 2 years.

The revalidation course is suitable for those delegates who wish to renew their current certificate within the 2 year period.

Course contents:

  • Using the Regulations
  • State and Operator Variations
  • Classification
  • Packaging Instructions
  • Types of Packaging
  • Different Dangerous Goods Packed Together
  • Specification Marking
  • Marking and Labelling
  • Documentation
  • Shipment Checking
  • Air Waybill completion
  • Emergency Procedures

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

  1. List their legal responsibilities
  2. Locate information from all sections and appendices of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
  3. Determine which Dangerous Goods are forbidden for air transport and the quantity limits for those goods, which are eligible for travel on passenger aircraft and cargo aircraft
  4. Locate State and Operator Variations and correctly apply the information accordingly
  5. Classify a consignment of Dangerous Goods and identify the precedence of hazards and the packing groups
  6. Select a Proper Shipping Name from the List of Dangerous Goods
  7. Locate and identify information shown on the Shipper's Declaration and the Air Waybill
  8. Select the correct packing using the Packing Instructions and the General Packing Requirements
  9. Correctly mark and label a package in compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations
  10. Identify which Dangerous Goods must be segregated and calculate the quantity limits when packing different Dangerous Goods in one package
  11. Complete a Dangerous Goods Acceptance Check List

The course is fully approved by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and concludes with a validation. Successful candidates receive a certificate of competence, valid for two years.

Dates : Certification & Revalidation

(Revalidation courses are the last two days of the certification course).

20 - 22 February 2012 Dublin
21 - 23 May 2012 Dublin
3 - 5 September 2012 Dublin
3 - 5 December 2012 Dublin

Fee:

€620 (Certification)  €520 (Revalidation)

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Other courses available in-house and overseas

  • Dangerous Goods by Road and/or Sea
  • Carriage of Radioactive Material by Air
  • Carriage of Diagnostic and Infectious Substances by Air
  • Carriage of Dry Ice by Air (in-house only)
  • Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor
  • Dangerous Goods Awareness for Packers (in-house only)
  • Carriage of Excepted Quantities by Air, Road & Sea (in-house only)
  • Dangerous Goods Familiarisation
  •  Awareness Training in  the Carriage of Dangerous Goods By Air (Category 8 & 9 Training) (in-house only)
  •  Aircraft ULD Preparation (in-house only)
  •  Interpreting and Understanding Safety Data Sheets (in-house only)
 

In the USA, we have a close link with Safety & Compliance Services Inc, a specialised US work-place training organisation based just outside Washington.  As well as the open courses, we can offer many in-house courses at your site - this is particularly appropriate when you have more than six people to train at the same time.  We can also design courses to meet your specific products.  Safety & Compliance Services provide training in OSHA and all other workplace safety issues.