2 days
FIT 4.1.E
Handling and Storage of Cargo or Mail
Warehouse handling, ULD build-up, segregation and aircraft hold loading of dangerous goods.
Course overview
The FIT 4.1.G Initial Course is designed for personnel responsible for planning the loading of aircraft carrying dangerous goods.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to plan the safe loading, stowage and segregation of dangerous goods in accordance with applicable GCAA requirements, operator procedures and the latest IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Who should attend
- Load controllers
- Ground dispatchers
- Loadmasters
- Aircraft loading planners
- Flight operations personnel
- Airline operations-control personnel
- Ground Handling Agent personnel
- Weight-and-balance personnel
- Cargo operations supervisors
- Personnel responsible for preparing aircraft loading instructions
- Personnel responsible for dangerous goods loading compliance
Course objectives
Upon successful completion, participants should be able to:
- Understand the basic principles of dangerous goods regulations
- Recognise dangerous goods classes, marks and labels
- Interpret dangerous goods information provided for aircraft loading
- Apply aircraft-loading restrictions
- Determine the correct loading position for dangerous goods
- Apply segregation requirements for incompatible dangerous goods
- Consider passenger-aircraft and cargo-aircraft limitations
- Determine the applicable stowage requirements
- Identify aircraft-compartment limitations
- Prepare and issue the Notification to Captain (NOTOC)
- Enter all required dangerous goods information correctly
- Verify that the NOTOC conforms with the aircraft load plan
- Transmit loading information to the responsible loading personnel
- Ensure dangerous goods are loaded safely and in the planned position
- Identify packages that must be accessible during flight
- Apply orientation, securing and protection requirements
- Understand special loading requirements for radioactive materials
- Understand loading requirements for dry ice and lithium batteries
- Apply limitations for toxic and infectious substances
- Prepare or verify aircraft loading instructions
- Ensure accurate dangerous goods information is communicated to the flight crew
- Follow procedures for damaged or leaking packages
- Apply incident-reporting and emergency-response procedures
About the course
In this course, you will learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to effectively plan for and manage personnel involved in aircraft loading operations of Dangerous Goods. We will cover a range of topics including safety and regulatory compliance, training and development, and performance management. You will learn how to identify, classify and detect Dangerous Goods in cargo and mail, manage them pre and during flights and report Dangerous Goods accidents. Our expert instructors have years of experience in the aviation industry and will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the best practices and latest trends in personnel planning for aircraft loading. Whether you are a new or experienced professional, this course will give you the tools and knowledge you need to succeed in this critical role.
Often taken with
Functions most 4.1.G delegates also hold.
4–5 days — 32–40 hours
FIT 4.1.D
Processing or Accepting Dangerous Goods Consignments
The full dangerous goods acceptance-check function, including DG Post Holder nominees.
Duration on quote
RECURRENT
Recurrent Training — 4.1.G
Certificates expire at 24 months. Recurrent delivery scheduled inside your renewal window.
Frequently asked
Who needs GCAA 4.1.G training?
Personnel responsible for the planning of aircraft loading. That means load controllers, ground dispatchers and load masters who decide where consignments are stowed on the aircraft and who produce the loading instruction and the NOTOC.
How long is the 4.1.G course?
Initial training runs 1 day at the DGR Aviation centre in Port Saeed, Dubai, with in-house delivery available for load control units that need to keep a duty roster covered.
Why do load planners need dangerous goods training?
Because loading decisions determine whether incompatible substances are segregated correctly, whether stowage restrictions are respected, and whether the flight crew receive accurate written notification of what is on board. Errors at the planning stage cannot be corrected once the aircraft is loaded and dispatched.
Does the course cover the Notification to Captain (NOTOC)?
Yes. NOTOC is central to the load planning function, because the load controller is the source of the information the flight crew rely on. Raise your operator’s NOTOC format and procedures during the session so the practical work maps onto the documents your team actually issues.
What is the difference between 4.1.G and 4.1.E?
4.1.G is a planning function: deciding the load plan and issuing loading instructions. 4.1.E is a physical handling function: storing, loading and unloading in the warehouse and on the ramp. A load controller and a ULD loader need different certificates.
Does this course cover segregation of incompatible dangerous goods?
Yes. Segregation and stowage restrictions are the practical core of load planning for dangerous goods. Bring your aircraft types and typical DG traffic to the session so the instructor can work through the segregation decisions your planners face.
How long is the certificate valid?
All dangerous goods training certifications are valid for two years. Recurrent training should be scheduled before expiry, since load control staff apply these rules on every flight and regulation updates directly affect stowage decisions.
How do I book a place on the 4.1.G course?
Use the enquiry form on the course page, or contact DGR Aviation on +971 4 267 6745 or +971 56 534 9234, or at info@dgraviation.com, to confirm upcoming dates.
Can 4.1.G be delivered at our facility?
Yes. This function is regularly delivered on-site across the UAE, on your shift pattern and using your own documentation as the worked examples. The
approval, assessment and certificate are identical to the classroom course.
What is the pass mark?
80% for a pass and 90% for a distinction, assessed on Knowledge, Skills and
Attitude by the training provider. Where applicable, an employer assessment should be
completed within 12 months.
How do I confirm this is the right function for my staff?
Use the Course Finder to map a job role
to its GCAA function, or contact us and we will return a written training
matrix for your team.
