CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR

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. Our friendly tutors make the course relevant and interesting to all delegates.

Please see our schedule below which also lists the number of places still available - we run a dangerous goods by air course almost every week.

Course contents:

• Using the Regulations
• Look at dangerous goods incidents
• State and Operator Variations
• Classification, Proper shipping names and UN numbers
• Packaging Instructions
• Types of Packaging
• Different Dangerous Goods Packed Together
• Specification Marking
• Marking and Labelling
• Completion of the shipper's declaration for dangerous goods
• Shipment Checking
• Air Waybill completion
• Emergency Procedures

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

• List their legal responsibilities
• Locate information from all sections and appendices of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
• 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
• Locate State and Operator Variations and correctly apply the information accordingly
• Classify a consignment of Dangerous Goods and identify the precedence of hazards and the packing groups
• Select a Proper Shipping Name from the List of Dangerous Goods
• Locate and identify information shown on the Shipper's Declaration and the Air Waybill
• Select the correct packing using the Packing Instructions and the General Packing Requirements
• Correctly mark and label a package in compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Identify which Dangerous Goods must be segregated and calculate the quantity limits when packing different Dangerous Goods in one package
• Complete a Dangerous Goods Acceptance Check List

The course is fully approved in the UK by the Civil Aviation Authority, and concludes with a validation. Successful candidates receive a certificate of competence, valid for two years.

Delegates who have attended the ‘Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air' course must receive refresher training within a two year period.  If this period is exceeded, delegates must re-attend the full 3-day course.

The course focuses upon significant changes in the Regulations, whilst covering all key areas relating to preparation of shipments of dangerous goods for carriage by air.  The course is fully approved by the Civil Aviation Authority and successful candidates receive a further two years certification.

The course is offered as a one or two day package, depending upon delegate needs.  The one day revalidation course is intended for those who work frequently with the Regulations.  We strongly recommend the two day course for those candidates who do not use the Regulations frequently, or for those who may wish to take a more in-depth review of the subject.

COURSE DATES

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 CARRIAGE OF DIAGNOSTIC & INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES BY AIR

"What is the difference between an infectious substance and a diagnostic specimen?" This is one of the many vital questions we address on this course. Diagnostic specimens are cheaper to ship, and the classification criteria changed in 2003, and changed again from January 2005.

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

• Understand their legal responsibilities
• Locate information from all sections of the Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Locate State and Operator Variations
• Select the Proper Shipping Name from the List of Dangerous Goods
• Locate and identify information shown on the Shipper's Declaration and the Air Waybill
• Select the correct packing using the Packing Instructions and the General Packing Requirements
• Correctly mark and label a package in compliance with Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Check a Dangerous Goods Acceptance Check List

The course is fully approved by the Civil Aviation Authority. Peter East Associates is one of the few IATA endorsed training schools endorsed for Class 6.2 training worldwide.

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CARRIAGE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL BY AIR

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

The course (which is in association with Training Team) is fully approved in the UK by the Civil Aviation Authority, and concludes with a validation. Successful candidates receive a certificate of competence, valid for two years.

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CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD

(2 days)

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

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

• Define the legal framework for the carriage of dangerous goods
• List the nine classes of dangerous goods and explain the application of Packing Groups
• Locate information applicable to dangerous goods using ADR volumes I & II
• Correctly mark and label a consignment of dangerous goods in compliance with ADR regulations
• Correctly complete & check the dangerous goods transport document
• Describe the requirements relating to vehicles and drivers carrying dangerous goods by road
• Define the interface between ADR and CDG Road

Fee:

£340 + VAT / €495 + VAT

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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

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CARRIAGE OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY ROAD & SEA

(2 days)

International traffic to and from the UK always travels by two methods of transport; so most people need to consult two sets of regulations. There are differences between ADR (road) and IMDG (sea), and some people need more detail than others do. We therefore offer the road and sea courses separately for those that need a detailed knowledge and a combined course for those that want an overview of both modes.

With the explosions and fire on the Hyundai Fortune in mind which many experts believe was caused by dangerous goods, we look at this specific incident and try to draw lessons from the information available.

Course contents:

•  Introduction to the Regulations
•  Hazard Classes
•  Packing Groups
•  ADR
•  IMDG
•  Limited Quantities
•  Marking and labelling
•  Documentation
•  Channel Tunnel

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

•  Understand the legal framework for the carriage of dangerous goods
•  Identify the nine hazard classes and three packing groups
•  Locate basic information in ADR & IMDG manuals
•  Understand how to mark and label a consignment of dangerous goods
•  Complete a basic dangerous goods note
•  Appreciate the requirements relating to vehicles and drivers carrying dangerous goods by road.

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INTRODUCTION TO AIR CARGO

(5 days)

This course is designed for new entrants to the cargo industry and will be particularly relevant to those employed in freight forwarding, airlines, cargo handling or the shipping departments of major exporters.

Run in association with Cargo Training International, the programme has two elements that may be taken as a single course or separtely.  The first part provides a basic understanding of the industry (3 days).  The second part covers an introduction to the all important subject of rating (2 days).

Delegates will learn about:

•  IATA geography
•  The airwaybill
•  The operation of freight forwarders and airline cargo units
•  How to read cargo manuals
•  Cargo in-flight operational requirements
•  Legal requirements
•  An introduction to rating

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(5 days)

Many companies involved in the transport of dangerous goods should have an appointed Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA). The function of the DGSA is to monitor and advise on compliance with the rules concerning the transport of dangerous goods by road and rail and to prepare an annual report.

The course prepares delegates for the DGSA exams, which are administered by the Scottish Qualification Authority and held at centres around the UK .

We prepare candidates for CORE, ROAD and ALL CLASSES papers and include mock papers as part of the course. The pass rate of Peter East Associates' clients exceeds the national average.

At the end of the course, delegates will:

1. Be fully aware of the scope of the DGSA legislation.
2. Have a full understanding of the duties of the DGSA including:
• Training
• The annual report
• Incident reporting
3. Be able to recognise the legal status of being a DGSA.
4. Be able to develop some basic strategies for resolving 'typical' DGSA problems
5. Have any other DGSA related questions answered
   

Please note that as the SQA exam dates have now been set the course dates are confirmed as below.

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AIR CARGO SECURITY

Aviation Security training has been a mandatory training requirement for shippers, forwarders, drivers/couriers, packers, airline staff, handling agents and others for many years.

All our courses (Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4) are approved by the Department for Transport (DfT) and much emphasis is made upon encouraging a culture of security awareness in the workplace.

From the introductory module (Level 4), through to Security Manager training (Level 3), our courses are conducted in an interactive style, encouraging discussion and in particular raising awareness of the risks associated with complacency.

All these courses feature extensive visual aids, real-life scenarios and reinforce the need for constant vigilance.

DfT Level 4 - Awareness (DfT approved) (½ day)

For staff who may handle shipments and documentation – for example, drivers and administrative personnel.

At the end of the course, delegates will be :

• Aware of the methods by which items contained in cargo, courier or mail consignments, that are likely to endanger an aircraft and are placed onboard any flight within the UK , are detected and removed
• Familiar with the air cargo programme and its relevance to their work, and with the basic principles of air cargo security
• Able to explain the meaning of the word “threat” and the current levels operating within the aviation industry
• Able to explain aviation security in terms of the international, national and local organisations involved

Fee:

DfT Level 1 - Basic & Hand Search (DfT approved) (1 day)

(excludes X-Ray)

For staff who carry out security functions – for example, operators, clerks and warehouse personnel.

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

• Understand how to carry out effective control of access to controlled areas and to protect cargo from unlawful interference
• Recognise various types of prohibited articles, explosive and incendiary devices and their components, which have been/could be used in unlawful interference of civil aviation
• Understand the meaning of the security controls that endeavour to ensure no prohibited articles are introduced into consignments destined to be carried by air
• Understand the purpose and requirements for searching and to carry out an effective hand search
• Demonstrate all the aspects of physical examination

For staff supervising those at Level 1.

At the end of the course, delegates will understand:

• The elements relevant to the security of known cargo
• Customer/Consignor security measures
• The criteria that needs to be met in order to gain regulated agent status
• Regulated Agent's responsibilities
• The elements relevant to the physical security of premises
• The process of transporting known cargo
• Why freighter class known cargo is considered to be of a lower risk
• Security arrangements in relation to cargo - only aircraft
• What an account customer is
• The elements relevant to the security of trans - shipment cargo
• The role of the security supervisor

Fee:

DfT Level 3 - Security Managers (DfT Approved) (2 days)

For staff managing the security functions and those intending to become trainers.

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49 CFR – US DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS (DANGEROUS GOODS) REGULATIONS

(2 days)

Many companies are involved in the transport of dangerous goods with the USA , where the relevant legislation is 49 CFR – Code of Federal Regulations for Transportation. There are significant differences between 49 CFR and other international regulations such as IATA and IMDG.

Any exporters, importers, shipping lines, airlines, forwarders or couriers shipping to or through the USA have to comply with 49 CFR. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to delays in transport and potentially massive fines.

Course contents:

• The Legislative Framework – Department of Transportation, Department of Labor's OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency
• The Laws – how regulations are enacted
• Enforcement – the enforcing organisations and the protocol after a violation
• The Regulations – How to use 49 CFR
• The Hazardous Materials Table
• Special Considerations – Hazardous Substances and Reportable Quantities (RQ)
• Toxic by Inhalation Hazards (TIH), TSCA, RCRA, CERCLA, SARA, HAZWOPER and others.
• 49 CFR 171.11 – Use of ICAO Technical Instructions

• Safety – Emergency Response Requirements and Hazardous Materials Incident
• Reporting
• Security – what is the TSA and how does it relate to HM transportation
• Legal and Regulatory Developments – what is new and what is proposed

At the end of the course, delegates will:

1. Have a basic understanding of the regulations
2. Be able to locate information within 49 CFR and be aware of sources of additional assistance for interpreting the information
3. Be able to produce or market dangerous goods to the United States with an understanding of other workplace safety regulations which may have an impact on their operations

A copy of the 49 CFR is included in the course fee.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES

These courses are run in association with Training Team.

Managers and Supervisors attend together for three days.  Managers then go on to complete an additional two days of training towards the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 4 Advanced Certificate and attend a further half-day approximately four weeks later to sit the examination.  Supervisors sit a 2 hour multiple-choice exam at the end of the 3-day course and successful candidates will be awareded the CIEH Level 3 Certificate.

Advanced Certificate Course for Managers (5 days + 1/2 day exam)

The Advanced Certificate is required by Directors, Site Managers and Managers with specific responsibility for company or workplace safety.  The course is designed to be relevant to every business sector and is also an appropriate technical qualification for those wishing to run effective, basic health and safety training in the workplace.  Covers all aspects of health and safety in the workplace, including legislation, workplace safety, occupational health and hygiene, safety management and eduction and training.

Managers will improve their ability to:

• Develop auditing and monitoring programmes
• Design safe practices and procedures
• Liaise with enforcement officers
• Interpret legal requirements
• Organise staff training
• Establish risk assessment projects

Certificate in Health and Safety for Supervisors (3 days)

This course is aimed at Health & Safety Supervisors, owners of small businesses, team leaders and anyone else with responsiblity for the health and safety of others in the workplace.  Supervisors are grouped together with Managers attending the first part of the Advance Certificate course (see above).

Supervisors will gain:

• Understanding of the main concepts of health and safety, including accidents and ill health
• Overview of hte principal legal provisions
• practical advice on promoting the benefits of a health and safety culture
• Clarity about the roles and responsibilities of individuals, supervisors and management in health and safety
• Introduction to control and improvement strategies and programmes, including organisation and management

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