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From 29 April 2010 new European baseline aviation security standards (EC300) will come into effect which are directly applicable in UK law. Amongst these changes are new Consignment Security Certificates which must be used from 29 April; without the new certificate airlines are likely to treat consignments as unknown cargo which could lead to delays in shipments reaching their destination. For further information please call the office.
Significant changes and amendments to IATA - 51st Edition 2010
The 51st Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations incorporates all amendments by the Dangerous Goods Board and includes changes advised, at the time of printing, by ICAO to the 2009/2010 Edition of the ICAO Technical Instructions.
If you would like a copy of this document please contact our office.
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The UK has announced its tunnel code designations that will enter into force under ADR on January 1, 2010. The four tunnels in London - Limehouse, Rotherhithe, Blackwall and East India Dock Road are all assigned to tunnel category E. The Tyne, Mersey and Cyde tunnels are assigned to the highly restrictive category D, while the Dartford and Ramsgate tunnels are category C. New Guidance on Environmentally Hazardous Substances The Department for Transport has issued a guidance document on the application of the environmentally hazardous substance (EHS) marking requirements contained within ADR. This is a major change to labelling requirements affecting the movement of dangerous goods by road. For further information please contact the office. Course Administrator Position - Full Time Maternity Cover
Peter East Associates Ltd is a small, friendly training company offering courses in the transport of dangerous goods by air, sea and road and air cargo security. We also have a consultancy division providing consultancy, compliance checks and Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser services. We are based in Centennial Park, Elstree.
The post is full time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, for maternity cover and is offered as an initial contract of 10 months with the possibility of a permanent position.
Responsible To Office Manager
Job Description Processing results and preparing certificates Scheduling of open and in-house courses and allocation of tutors Booking and confirming course venues and catering requirements Booking open courses Preparation and despatch of course material and liaison with in-house course contacts Course co-ordinator for courses run in our Elstree offices Travel arrangements for tutors Issuing recall letters to delegates Updating course material and consultancy reports in Word and PowerPoint General day to day duties and office administration required in a small office environment
The job holder will also need to assist with the following duties when necessary: Marketing letters Preparation of leaflets and brochures for despatch to clients Issuing joining instructions and invoices for courses
Skills Required for the Post Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint). We use SalesLogix database for which training will be given, however applicants should be familiar with using a database Good spoken and written English Attention to detail Good telephone manner Flexible attitude – essential as we are a small company Well organised and able to prioritise workloads Knowledge of UK geography
Salary Range: £18,000 - £25,000 per annum pro rata
Apply with CV and covering letter to Michelle Walden, Peter East Associates, 504 Centennial Park, Centennial Avenue, Elstree, Hertfordshire WD6 3FG or by e-mail to michelle@petereast.com. Applications should be received by 10 September 2010.
New Air Cargo Security Accreditation We are delighted to announce that the Department for Transport have accredited us to deliver the new courses - one of only a small number of companies currently accredited. We are able to deliver Levels A, B and D and through our association with a specialised training consultancy can also deliver Levels E, F and G. As from 1August 2009, Air Cargo Security Levels 4, 1, 2 and 3 training cannot be delivered anymore, the old syllabus being replaced by the training syllabus structured on the new levels from A to G. There are some changes in the Levels that people require, and we are pleased to advise everyone on the appropriate level of training that they require. One of the key changes is the requirement for Aircraft Operators and Regulated Agents to appoint a site security representative for each regulated site. This person needs to be trained to Level 3/G. The security manager still retains overall responsibility for security. To ensure that you are able to take advantage of training under the new syllabus, the new Levels will now be delivered on all our open courses and we can of course also deliver courses in-house. For full details of our open courses as well as an explanation of how the new levels work click here Interactive Dangerous Goods CD Now Available CD Media Training Limited has launched an interactive CD "An Introduction to Dangerous Goods". Lasting about 30 minutes, the CD introduces the background to dangerous goods, classification, proper shipping names, packaging, marking and labeling and also includes a multiple choice test. Purchasers of the CD receive a certificate. The CD is available from CD Media Training Limited - www.cdmediatraining.com. You will also find a lot more information on this site. Peter East Associates is a partner in this venture. New Guidance on Lithium Batteries On 1 January, new regulations for the packaging and transport of lithium batteries (both metal and ion) came into force for the air mode. New packing Instructions 965 to 970 have been introduced introduced into the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. They relate to UN Nos 3090, 3091, 3480 and 3481. Most lithium battery shipments including those in equipment or machinery are now regulated as either full dangerous goods or they require a new handling label and markings on the packages.
The ICAO have issued a Technical Guidance Document which includes: - Questions related to Definitions. - Questions related to Packaging and Transport Provisions. - Questions related to Design Type Testing Provisions. - Questions related to State and Operator Variations. Please call or e-mail info@petereast.com if you would like a copy of this document. General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the introduction of mandatory training for all airport employees who work airside, often referred to as the Restricted Zone. This new requirement took effect from 19 January 2009. CD Media Training has introduced a further computer based product for General Security Awareness Training (GSAT). This DfT approved, video based training programme is short and easy to use and features professional film sequences taken at a major UK airport. It is not a series of slides transferred to the internet , but a programme designed with every airport worker in mind. The course is divided into two modules and takes between 30-45 minutes to complete. At the end there is a multiple choice test which has to be taken in order to receive your certificate, which is required as part of the application or re-application for an airport pass. Full details of the course and how to register (either as an individual student or as a sponsor who purchases student access codes for others) can be found at www.gsattraining.net. Dangerous Goods Compliance Check / DGSA Service Peter East Associates offers a consultancy service as well as DGSA services and compliance checks. Full details of these are available in the Services section of the website. Please click here for more information. There is a list below of the questions we cover in this section. If you have any question you want answered, please call or e-mail us as we want to change, update and generally edit this section regularly to reflect our customers' interests.
Q:
Can I still use diagnostic specimens as a proper shipping name? We
cover these issues and the very important new classification criteria
for Class 6.2 in our Carriage of Infectious Substances
by Air and our Carriage of Dry Ice by Air training
courses. Q: Is there a legal requirement for a test at the end of each training course? A: The answer is yes and no! By looking at section 1.5 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, you can see that it states that 'a test must be taken to verify understanding of the regulations'. So, at the end of each dangerous goods by air certification or revalidation course, there is a test. This, however, is an open-book test with questions based entirely on the material covered - we do not ask trick questions. Candidates can use the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, course notes as well as their own notes. For training courses in the transport of dangerous goods by road and sea, we have more flexibility. There is no requirement for a test, and we do not hold a formal exam. Throughout the course, there are frequent exercises for delegates to become familiar with the ADR and IMDG manuals, and we also sometimes end the course with a quiz or even a case study. However, we do not mark these papers, and maintain an informality throughout. Our tutors also prefer to spend the time explaining the regulations rather than on a formal test. Our Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser training courses prepare delegates for the DGSA exam which is an open exam. We therefore spend time going through exam technique, and do have mock exams for all the three subjects. This means that when delegates come to the real exam, they have already had experience of the type of questions asked and are aware of the limited time available. Q:
Is refresher or revalidation training mandatory? A: Yes - it is something we do all the time. We need to have a longer discussion to see the methods of transport that you use (road, sea and/or air), the class or products that you ship and the number of people who need training. In recent months, we have delivered this tailored training on-site relating to perfumery products, air bags, lithium batteries, dry ice and life-saving appliances. The advantage of this training is that you can save time. Instead of having to cover nine classes of dangerous goods, we can concentrate on one. However, do remember that the certificates we issue at the end of the training will only over you for this one class or UN number, so if you then begin to ship other products, you will need further training. If we are only covering one class of dangerous goods, we usually find two days for the air course is sufficient with a further one or two days to cover road and sea. If the courses follow on, much of the information, such as identification, classification and specification packing, are the same for all modes and this also saves time. Q: Will you train people at the weekend? A: Yes - in fact Saturday is often a busier day for us than Friday. We understand that for many companies, Saturday is the most convenient day to release staff, so are quite happy to fit in with your requirements. Please, however, book Saturday training as far in advance as possible as we do get very busy some weeks. A: There is no simple answer to this question. There are several factors to consider - such as the size and scope of your operation, the number of employees and sites as well as the involvement with dangerous goods. Some companies have only one substance to be concerned about - others have many more. On balance, it might be easier for a small company to have an external consultant, but one can also argue that a larger company might benefit from external support. One also has to add that although every qualified DGSA has passed the exams, this does not mean that he / she knows how to be an effective DGSA. Some consultants might tend to hide in the background to an extent that they do not perform well while some employees have so many other responsibilities that they are also of no help. However, when deciding, do remember the decision can be changed. Interview three or four DGSAs, and engage him or her for a trial period. Then maybe continue if it works or get someone qualified - flexibility is another option which should not be forgotten. Peter East Associates offers a DGSA consultancy service. Full details are available in the Services section.
Q: Are my security or dangerous goods qualifications valid if I change my job? A: Yes - the certificates that we send you after both our dangerous goods by air courses (CAA certificated) or air cargo security (Department for Transport endorsed) courses are personal to you. So, if you change jobs, we suggest you ask your previous employer for your certificate, and show it to your new employer. The qualification is personal in the same way as a driving licence. Should you be unable to obtain the original certificate, please contact this office, and we will see what we can do to assist.
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