About the Program - Radioactive Material Shipping(Air Cargo) Training
If you are handling and processing radioactive materials for air transportation, this course will provide you with all the required skills and knowledge required for you to be able to handle the radioactive material consignment.
What You Will Learn:
- Your legal responsibilities on the regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation and Nuclear Agency authorities for the safe transport of radioactive material by air
- Navigate Section 10 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations on how to correctly process the radioactive material for air transport.
Initial Training
- 2 days (16 hours)
Recurrent Training
- 2 days (16 hours)
Personnel responsible to prepare radioactive materials for air transport.
After completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the national and international legal framework on the air transport of radioactivematerials.
- Understand the specific responsibilities of the shipper and operator.
- Know how to apply the regulations to transport radioactive materials.
- Purpose and the legal framework on why there is a need for radioactive material regulations
- Mandatory Training Requirements
- Radioactive Material Classification, Identification, Packing, Marking, Labelling and Documentation Requirements.
Current year IATA DG Regulations Manual and the UAE Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part VI Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
(DGR Aviation will provide these for the duration of the training)
Simulation exercises on the different types of radioactive materials. Participants will progressively apply their knowledge and skills to prepare and accept the different types of radioactive materials. Final assessment (theory and practical) on last day of class to assess participant’s knowledge, skills and attitude on the application of the Regulations.
- A Certificate will be issued upon the successful completion of the course.
- Certificate is valid for two years.
For customized or in-house training, please complete the request form.
Importance of IATA radioactive material handling training
By enrolling in the IATA Radioactive Training course, you will gain a thorough understanding of the regulatory requirements, guidelines, and best practices related to the transportation of radioactive material consignments. This training will ensure that you are well-prepared to handle these materials in compliance with international standards and regulations.
Remember, it is crucial to maintain continuous education and stay updated with the latest developments in the field of radioactive material transportation. Regularly attending refresher courses and keeping abreast of regulatory changes will help ensure
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take training on shipping radioactive material by air?
Personnel whose assigned responsibilities include preparing or processing radioactive materials for air transport. This may include nuclear medicine and radiopharmacy teams, industrial radiography and oil and gas service companies, research institutions, freight forwarders and cargo acceptance staff handling Class 7 consignments.
How long is the radioactive material course?
Initial training runs 2 days (16 hours) and recurrent training also runs 2 days (16 hours), delivered at the DGR Aviation centre in Port Saeed, Dubai, or in-house.
What does the course cover?
Legal responsibilities under civil aviation and nuclear regulatory requirements for the safe transport of radioactive material by air, and how to navigate Section 10 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. Topics include classification, identification, packing, marking, labelling and documentation requirements for Class 7.
How does this training relate to broader dangerous goods training?
Radioactive material is covered within broader function-based dangerous goods training where relevant. This two-day programme provides focused instruction and practical exercises on Class 7 consignments, but it is not a separately approved GCAA class.
Which authorities regulate radioactive shipments from the UAE?
Air transport requirements come through civil aviation regulation and IATA DGR Section 10, while possession, handling and licensing of radioactive sources fall under the UAE nuclear regulatory authority. The course covers the aviation side and explains where the two sets of obligations meet.
Is there a practical assessment?
Yes. Simulation exercises run across different types of radioactive material so participants build up to a final theory and practical assessment on the last day of class, testing knowledge, skills and application of the regulations.
What certificate is issued after completing the training?
DGR Aviation issues a course-completion certificate following successful assessment. The certificate is valid for two years but does not represent a separate GCAA class approval.
What materials are provided?
The current-year IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual and UAE Civil Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part VI, Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, supplied for the duration of the training.
