RADIOACTIVES

Transport of Radioactive Materials by Air

This Radioactive “upgrade” course is meant for airline and forwarder staff who need to verify shipper’s packages of radioactive materials. 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 can be customized to the relevant industry personnel are working in. 

A SACAA approved Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Introduction to Class 7 
  • Overview of Radioactive “type” packagings (i.e. Type A, B, Excepted, etc) 
  • Specific examples of consignment procedures (marking, labelling, documentation) for Type A, B, C and Excepted Packages 
  • Form of Material 
  • Use of the IATA Radioactive Checklist 
  • A1 and A2 Values in IATA DGR 
  • 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 

MANUALS USED

  1.  IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations based on the latest edition
  2. Learner manual 

THis course is recommended for the following persons

Forwarder and airline personnel who are currently IATA DGR Category 6 trained and other personnel dealing with the transport of radioactive materials. 

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