IATA Infectious Substance Air Transport: 27 June 2018 CHRISTCHURCH

This course provides training on the carriage of infectious and biological substances by air.  This is currently a tentative booking and we will require minimum numbers to proceed with arrangement.

Current bookings: 5
Minimum required: 10

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

Who should attend:
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[li]Staff involved in the handling of infectious substances as part of their daily routine[/li]
[li]Warehouse and distribution personnel required to packaging and complete Dangerous Goods Declaration forms for road freight[/li]
[li]Those involved with on-site Health and Safety[/li][/list]

Documentation required:
[list style=”style6″][li]Attendees to this course will be required to show a form of photo ID at the course (driver’s licence, passport or 18+ card).[/li][/list]

Provisions:
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[li]Detailed workbook, pen and paper will be supplied.[/li]
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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.

Course refreshments
Arrival tea/coffee, morning tea, and afternoon tea will be provided.  Dietary requirements can be accommodated – please advise within your online booking from the options provided (None; Vegetarian; Gluten-free; Dairy-free).

Cancellation terms:
Cancellations or course transfers made on or after Wednesday, 20th June 2018 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.