Description
Who should take this course? Forwarder and airline personnel who are currently IATA trained. This Radioactive “upgrade” course is designed for forwarder and airline personnel who are currently IATA trained and who verify shipper’s packages of radioactive materials. (Not for shippers).
This course is designed for forwarder and airline personnel who are currently IATA trained. This Radioactive upgrade course is meant for airline and forwarder staff who need to verify shippers packages of radioactive materials. This is not a course for shippers. This is an additional function specific training add-on to the General Awareness, Safety, Security, and IATA Function Specific Training you already have.
Student must have current IATA certification for cargo acceptance.
This certificate is function-specific training only. This course is only for airline and forwarder personnel.
Please Note: Prepayment is required for online training. Login credentials are released upon payment.
Prerequisites: IATA Certification within previous 2 years
Training Valid For: 24 months (IATA)
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Topics Covered
This course covers:
- Introduction to Class 7
- Overview of Radioactive “type” packagings (i.e. Type A, B, Excepted, etc)
- Specific examples of consignment procedures (marking, labeling, documentation) for Type A, B and Excepted Packages
- Form of Material
- Use of the IATA Radioactive Checklist
- A1 and A2 Values in IATA
- Handling, Loading and Stowage of Radioactive Materials under IATA
- Transport Index
- Transport Index Limitations of Freight Containers and Aircraft
- Aircraft Activity Limits for LSA Material and SCO
- Aircraft Radiation Level Limitations
- Separation from Persons
- Loading of Live Animals with Radioactive Materials
- Aircraft and Equipment Inspection
Required Materials
- Student Workbook
A downloadable workbook is available within the course (optional).
- Regulations
Current editions of 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations are recommended but not required. Students must provide their own copies, as they are not included with the course. Copies are available from our recommended suppliers .
- Exam
An exam concludes the course. Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Recommended Supplies
Sticky notes, pens, a highlighter, and note paper.
Location
Online from your desk.
- Complete your training from your desk or any convenient location with an internet connection.
Course Duration
Time Required:
- Estimated completion time: 3-4 hours.
- You have 3 months from the date of payment to complete the course.
- A one-time extension may be purchased if additional time is needed.
Additional Required Training
Depending on your job functions, additional training may be required:
- Function Specific Training - Ultimately (in the United States) your employer has final responsibility for determining if a hazmat employee is properly trained for their particular job function. Since there is a potential for limitless types of job functions as determined by an individual employer, we as your training provider can only suggest what types of additional training might be required.
Benefits
Benefits of Online Training:
- Train on a schedule that is convenient for you.
- Complete training, when and where you want using your computer, laptop, iPad, etc.
- Saves time and money on travel.
- Programs are designed to meet your product, shipping and training needs.
- 3 month time period to complete your training.
- All DGI online programs can be taken as Intial or Recurrent training.
