The Carriage of Radioactive Materials By Air Training Course
Pre-Requisites
Course Details
- Course Reference
- A020
- Course Type
- Regulatory Compliance
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Cost
- Please contact us for a discussion of your needs.
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Bespoke/Closed Course
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Course Outline
Aims
The aims of the course are to equip delegates with the knowledge and practical skills to prepare shipments of radioactive materials correctly for transportation by air. The course is being run in partnership with Andrew Wakely Associates and is fully approved in the UK by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and ends with a 2 hour UK CAA examination (75% pass mark). Successful delegates will receive a certificate of competence which will be valid for two years. Revalidation can be understaken up to 3 months before the current certificate expires. The two-year validation period will commence on the expiry date of the previous certificate.
Objectives
The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to:
- Correctly package and label a shipment.
- Complete the shipper's declaration
- Check shipments for full compliance with regulations
Benefits
The benefits of attending the course are:
- To enable delegates to confidently apply the regulations to their roles.
Who Should Attend
This course is aimed at staff who are responsible for packing and shipping radioactive materials by air.
Key Topics
The key topics of the course are:
Day 1
- Introduction, British Law and Responsibilities
- Explanation of Radioactivity
- Shipments Forbidden By Air
- Classification of Radioactive Materials
- Identification - Proper Shipping Names, UN Numbers & Package Activity Limits
- Exercises
Day 2
- Packing Criteria & General Packing Requirements
- Specification Packaging & Testing
- Marking & Labeling - Identification Marks, Use Markings, Label Completion
- Acceptance, Handling & Loading - Separation, Emergency Procedures
- Acceptance Checklist
- CAA Validation Examination
Materials
All Avisa’s courses are highly practical and include numerous examples and exercises which will give participants a practical perspective of how to apply the knowledge they gain.
Related AVISA Courses
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods By Air - Three-day Course
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods By Air Awareness - Half-day Course
Dates and Availability
No public dates currently available. Please contact us for a discussion of your needs or complete our Bespoke & Closed course enquiry form if you have a specific requirement.