IATA Infectious Substance Air Transport: 23 January 2018

This course provides training on the carriage of infectious and biological substances by air.

Key Topics:

• Application of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations;
• General responsibilities of shippers and operators;
• Identify and comply with state and operator variations;
• The classification of infectious substances, dry ice and diagnostic specimens;
• Understand and apply the information contained in the list of dangerous goods (section 4.2);
• Apply the general packing requirements and specific packing instructions;
• Correctly mark and label a package;
• Complete a shippers declaration for dangerous goods by air freight and the applicable portion of the air waybill;
• Adhere to the relevant emergency procedures in relation to infectious substances.

Who should attend:

• Staff involved in the handling of infectious substances as part of their daily routine
• Warehouse and distribution personnel required to packaging and complete Dangerous Goods Declaration forms for road freight
• Those involved with on-site Health and Safety

Provisions:

• Detailed workbook, pen and paper will be supplied
• Arrival tea/coffee, morning tea, catered lunch, and afternoon tea will be provided.  Dietary requirements can be accommodated within the catered lunch – please advise within your online booking from the options provided (None; Vegetarian; Gluten-free; Dairy-free).

Certificate awarded:
A Shippers of Infectious Substances by Air Course certificate, endorsed by IATA and CAA of New Zealand, is awarded to participants on successful completion of this course.

Cancellation terms:
Cancellations or course transfers made on or after Tuesday, 16th January will be subject to a $100+GST cancellation/transfer fee. Cancellations/transfers within 48 hours of the course date or non-attendance, once registered, without notification will incur full course cost.