Description
Who should take this course? This course is intended for Shippers, Forwarders and Carriers who handle and ship Radioactive Material in the normal course of transportation. This course covers ground (49CFR), air (IATA) and ocean (IMDG). DGI’s 2-Day Radioactive webinar will fully certify you to classify and prepare Radioactive Materials for shipment in commerce. This course will enable you to transport RAM both domestic and international with ease.
Exceptions:
- If you ship Exempted Radioactive Materials (smoke alarms etc.) and are currently (IATA, 49CFR, IMDG) certified, no additional training is required.
- If you ship Excepted Radioactive Materials by air, and are currently IATA certified, you have the option of taking DGI’s Online Excepted Radioactive Materials course.
Syllabus: click here
Prerequisites: Previous hazmat training recommended but not required.
Training Valid For: 24 months (IATA) and 3 years (49 CFR & IMDG)
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Certificates: Certificates are emailed upon payment and successful completion of the course.
Bulk Discounts: View online and webinar bulk discounts.
Please note: The registration period for enrolling in public webinars closes 1 business day prior to the start of class.
Topics Covered
This course covers:
- Definitions & Units of Measurement
- Determination of Transport Index (TI)
- Proper Shipping Names
- Packaging selection
- Use of Tables containing A1 & A2 values
- Categorization of Packages
- Marking & Labeling
- Documentation
- Special Limitations
- Segregation
- Loading
- Accepting RAM for transport
Required Materials
- Student Workbook - Students download workbook to view and print prior to class. We suggest putting it in a three ring binder for ease of use. If you do not print the workbook, you must be able to view the workbook at the same time as the webinar.
- Regulations - Current edition of the 49CFR is required for this session. If you ship by Air, you will also need the IATA Regulations. Should you need a current copy, we suggest purchasing one from our recommended suppliers.
- Exam - An online exam concludes the course. Follow instructions in your confirmation email. Your instructor will provide additional details regarding the quiz.
- 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.
- We recommend taking the webinar from a location where you will not be distracted by coworkers or daily work duties.
Course Duration
Time Required:
- Public webinars are conducted from 11am – 7pm Eastern Standard Time (includes testing).
- Sign-in begins 15 minutes prior to class start time.
- There will be a lunch break for approximately 30 minutes.
- Class times are EST, please adjust according to your time zone.
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 Webinar Training:
- Convenient Dangerous Goods training that is conducted live by a DGI Instructor.
- Train from your desk, home, or any location with an internet connection.
- Students can interact with the instructor, and ask questions during the webinar.
- Saves time and money on travel.
- Programs are designed to meet your product, shipping and training needs.
