| Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) | ||
DGSA qualification - initial and revalidation training |
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Objective |
To prepare for the DGSA examinations set by the SQA |
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What you get |
Detailed instruction covering the full exam syllabus for road transport - all classes from a company with an outstanding track record - around 80% of our DGSA candidates pass first time |
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Duration |
5 days |
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Dates - venues - fees |
Please refer to our course planner |
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| DGMasterTM Air - Road - Sea | ||
Objective |
A practical working knowledge of air (IATA DGRs), road (ADR), sea (IMDG Code) shipment procedures or any combination of these disciplines (air shipper training is CAA approved) |
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Content |
The programme varies according to the module being studied but common elements include: legal framework; relationship of the modal regulations; DG classification and identification procedures; packing options and instructions; marking, labelling and placarding; documentation; segregation; carriage duties; training; concessions and exemptions |
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Ideal for |
Managers, supervisors, administrative staff and others involved in DG shipping and/or transport duties |
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Duration |
3 days for one subject, 4 days for two subjects or 5 days for a qualification covering air, road and sea shipments; 1 day for a refresher/revalidation course |
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Dates - venues - fees |
Please refer to our course planner |
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| Dangerous Goods by Air | ||
Objective |
A practical working knowledge of the duties and procedures for the safe shipment of DGs by air (IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations); our air training is fully approved by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) |
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Content |
General philosophy; shipper duties; limitations/concessions; classification and identification; packing requirements and instructions; package marking and labelling; documentation |
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Ideal for |
Employees of shippers or cargo agents involved in shipping DGs by air |
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Duration |
Initial study - 3 days; Revalidation - 3 days (1 day for experienced personnel - please ask for guidance) |
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Dates - venues - fees |
Please refer to our course planner |
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| Dangerous Goods by Road | ||
Objective |
A practical working knowledge of European (ADR) and UK (CDG) DG road transport regulations |
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Content |
Legal framework; relationship between modal regulations; classification and identification; packing; package marking and labelling; transport unit marking and placarding; documentation; segregation; carriage duties; training; consignor and carrier concessions and exemptions |
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Ideal for |
Managers, supervisors, administrative staff and others involved in shipping and/or carrying DGs |
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Duration |
Detailed study - 3 days (1 day as a DGMasterTM upgrade module or refresher course) |
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Dates - venues - fees |
Please refer to our course planner |
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| Dangerous Goods by Sea | ||
Objective |
From January 2010 all personnel engaged in the transport of dangerous goods by sea must receive training (under Amendment 34-08 of the IMDG Code). This course provides a detailed understanding of the procedures which must be followed when DGs are shipped by sea |
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Content |
Legal framework; interface of modal regulations; classification and identification; packing instructions; marking; labelling and placarding; documentation; segregation; limited and excepted quantities |
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Ideal for |
Managers, supervisors, administrative staff and others involved in shipping DGs by sea |
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Duration |
Detailed study - 2 days (1 day as a DGMasterTM upgrade or refresher module) |
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Dates - venues - fees |
Please refer to our course planner |
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| Dangerous Goods Transport - Awareness | ||
Objective |
A general overview of dangerous goods transport regulations |
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Content |
General background; framework of international and GB national regulations - safety obligations - the allocation of duties; the regulations in practice - an appreciation |
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Ideal for |
Managers, supervisors, administrative staff and others involved in DG shipping and/or transport activities who require an introduction to dangerous goods transport legislation |
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Duration |
½ or 1 day |
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Dates - venues - fees |
Available as on-site training - please contact us |
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| US National Regulations - 49 CFR | ||
Objective |
An appreciation of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations which applies to the transport of DGs in the United States and an awareness of the differences between 49 CFR and other international regulations |
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Content |
General background; legal framework; structure and format of 49 CFR; non-UN systems; the regulations in practice - an overview |
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Ideal for |
Managers, supervisors and administrative staff who are already conversant with international DG transport regulations |
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Duration |
1 day |
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Dates - venues - fees |
Available as on-site training - please contact us |
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| Explosives by Road | ||
Objective |
A practical working knowledge of the regulations controlling the consignment and transport of explosives by road - within GB and throughout Europe (ADR) |
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Content |
The programme includes: legal framework; classification of explosives; packing requirements; marking, labelling and placarding; documentation; segregation; carriage duties; training |
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Ideal for |
Managers, supervisors, administrative staff and others who consign and/or carry explosives |
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Duration |
2 days |
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Dates - venues - fees |
Available as on-site training - please contact us |
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| Other Courses | ||
If the DG training you need is not covered in our standard courses or you need a programme tailored to a specific aspect of your operations, e.g. package marking and labelling, please contact us. |
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