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IATA DGR CAT 6.2 INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES TRAINING COURSE – ONLINE VIRTUAL

Kayla — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:19:48 +0000

Classroom, 2 days or Virtual delivery 2x sessions
Please contact us for availability and pricing

About

Shipping Infectious Substances can be an intimidating task when looking at the multitude of classification, packaging, marking, labelling, documentation, and handling requirements.

In accordance with Division 6.2 – Category A and B requirements, this course will keep you compliant with regulations for shipping infectious substances, such as those used in medical research and diagnostic fields. This course will teach you the skills to handle potentially dangerous pathogens, process all the correct documentation, and reduce risks to yourself and those around you.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course, you will have the skills to:

• Apply the technical skills of shipping infectious substances by air

• Reference the current Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines based on the most recent IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual

• Apply the step-by step workbook in conjunction with the current Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines publication

• Promote safe and efficient handling practices in the workplace

• Facilitate shipments in compliance with the applicable regulations

Course content

• Classification of infectious substances

• Labelling, documentation, and handling of infectious substances

• Emergency procedures for infectious substances

• IATA Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines manual

• Key issues involved in the shipping of infectious substances

Cost

R8500.00

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IATA LITHIUM BATTERY SHIPPING GUIDELINES TRAINING COURSE – ONLINE VIRTUAL

Kayla — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:15:57 +0000

THIS COURSE IS THE REGULATORY IATA TRAINING FOR SHIPPERS OF DANGEROUS GOODS BY AIR
This Training Course is intended for shippers of lithium batteries or equipment containing lithium batteries by air

2 days Virtual delivery 2x sessions
Please contact us for availability and pricing

This training programme has been developed to provide shippers, operators, packers, and freight forwarders with concise and readily accessible information with guidance on the correct package and paperwork completion required when transporting lithium batteries by air.

The following aspects of transporting lithium batteries by air are included:

General philosophy
Limitation
General requirements for shippers
Classification
List of Dangerous Goods
General packing requirements
Packing Instructions
Labelling & Marking
Shipper’s declaration and other relevant documentation

Manuals used:

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations – Edition 64
Learner manual

Final test

Test: 2 hours

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IATA Cat 6 Dangerous Goods Course

Kayla — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 13:00:48 +0000

AIRFREIGHT CAT 6 DANGEROUS GOODS COURSE VIRTUAL ONLINE / 5 x Microsoft Teams sessions

Are you looking to become a certified IATA Cat 6 dangerous goods handler? or perhaps you are completing the Dangerous Goods Declaration ? If so, then our Virtual cat 6 course covers all the aspects of the Mandatory IATA training for airfreight, Once this initial Training has been completed it is necessary to complete a refresher training every two years as the DGR for Airfreight are updated on a two year cycle.

Our IATA cat 6 Course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to safely handle dangerous goods by Air, and prepare the paperwork for airfreight shipments. We will cover everything from the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to the proper packing and labeling of dangerous goods.

By the end of our course, you will know:

General philosophy
Limitations
General requirements for shippers
Classification
List of Dangerous Goods
General packing requirements
Packing Instructions
Labelling & Marking
Shipper’s declaration and other relevant documentation
Acceptance procedures
Recognition of undeclared dangerous goods
Storage and loading procedures
Pilot’s notification
Emergency procedures

Course Requirements

This Course is delivered via ZOOM and is a face to face training with a qualified DGR Facilitator, Delivery via zoom means that you can train your staff in Multiple locations at the same time .

The requirements are A PC Laptop and Internet connection with speakers or Headphones , You will be able to ask questions during the training using the microphone or texting the Facilitator, Zoom can be run via a web browser so there is no need to Install the Program

Manuals used in this IATA cat 6 dangerous goods Course:

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations – Edition 65
Learner manual

Final test

3 hours

Cost

R9600.00

Are you looking for DGR Training on Infectious Substances or Lithium Batteries ?

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IMDG Code Dangerous Goods Training

Kayla — Thu, 10 May 2018 10:10:16 +0000

IMDG Code Dangerous goods Training (SAMSA)

This IMDG Code Dangerous Goods Training is delivered Virtually online (zoom) Face to Face, over Three Days for People that have had no prior training or two days as a Refresher for Valid Certificate Holders (Refresher cost is R7800.00) – Amendment 42-24 effective 01 January 2025- This training is for Sea freight click here for IATA CAT6 Airfreight training

2025 Dates: PLEASE CONTACT US / ENQUIRE FOR DATES

Please note: This Dangerous Goods Course may be offered as an in-house option at your company if you have six or more delegates attending on the same day.

With the IMO Marine Notice No.28 of 2009, IMDG Code training became mandatory for all Shore Based Personnel that come into contact or move dangerous goods, and includes personnel handling classification and documentation.

Without a proper knowledge of chemicals and material hazards, the import and export of cargo becomes risky and lethally dangerous. It is of utmost importance that Freight Forwarder/ Consignors, Ships operators , Ships Loaders, Cargo Packers, Cargo Handlers, Compliancy officers receive a function Specific Training, All other shore based personal without direct contact to DG require the Mandatory general Awareness Training. This Training covers Amendments 42-24

REQUIREMENT: Laptop or PC with a WEBCAM and a Microphone

IMDG Code course content

An introduction to the IMDG Code
An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
In-depth training on dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
In-depth training on packing requirements
In-depth training on package marking and labelling requirements
In-depth training on CTU marking and placarding requirements
In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion requirements
In-depth training on stowage requirements
In-depth training on segregation requirements within a CTU
In-depth training on the segregation requirements for CTUs containing dangerous goods when loaded on vessels
In-depth training on the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
Training on the use of CTUs
Training on incident and fire prevention and emergency response procedures in a port and on board a ship
Training on the International Convention for Safe Containers
Training on dangerous goods in port areas

Is this IMDG Code Dangerous Goods Training For You ?

This IMDG Code Training is a must for you if you:

Pack dangerous goods
Mark, labels or placards goods
Load/unload Cargo Transport Units
Prepare transport documents for dangerous goods
Offer dangerous goods for transport
Accept dangerous goods for transport
Handle dangerous goods in transport
Prepare dangerous goods loading/stowage
Plan Loads/unloads dangerous goods into/from ships
Carry dangerous goods in transport
Enforce or survey or inspect for compliance with applicable rules and regulations

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