IATA 7.1 & 7.3 – Classifying and preparing radioactive materials for shipment

The safe and efficient transportation of dangerous goods by air requires competent personnel, meaning that employees must be trained in the functions for which they are responsible - whether or not this is stated in the job description. This is best achieved through competency-based training and assessment (CBTA).

For whom
This course is recommended for 'Personnel responsible for preparing, handling or accepting Radioactive consignments for transport by air’  according to IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.1 & 7.3 in IATA's Dangerous Goods Training Guidance.

Course content
The main topics covered during this course include:

• Introduction to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
• Classification and identification of radioactive materials
• Packaging options and limitation of quantities
• Packing Instructions
• Marking and Labelling
• Overpacks
• Documentation
• Reporting to appropriate authorities as required

Course materials
The course is given on the basis of the latest edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, the handbook used in practice by the aviation industry for the transport of dangerous goods by air. This handbook is on loan for participants for the duration of the course. In addition, each participant receives an extensive course book, in which the material is clearly discussed and explained in the English language. This course book contains a large number of exercises that prepare the student for the exam.

Course prerequisite
To attend this initial training, the student must first complete an awareness training that is part of this training via an online module or be in possession of a similar certification

Duration of course

• The training consist out of two (2) days of classroom training

Practical information

• The training is from 09:00 – 16:30 
• Parking in front of the door
• Coffee, tea and lunch are included
• Free WiFi at our locations
• This training is available in English
  For the Dutch training, search for '7.1 & 7.3 - Vervoer van Radioactieve materialen door de lucht' in the catalogue
• The certificate is valid for 24 months
• SCS Training & Consultancy B.V. is an approved CBTA Provider