F 1A

The F1A course trains staff who prepare dangerous goods shipments and sign the transport document (Shipper's Declaration). It is the most comprehensive of the Dangerous Goods courses: it covers the whole process, from classifying the goods to the declaration that accompanies the package. San Giorgio delivers it as an ENAC-recognised training organisation, in compliance with IATA DGR and ICAO regulations.

Who it is for. The course is aimed at those in the company who actually prepare dangerous goods shipments and take responsibility for signing the transport declaration (the Shipper's Declaration): freight forwarders, shipping department staff and employees of companies that send dangerous goods by air.

Training follows the competency-based approach (CBTA), the standard required by ICAO and IATA: the aim is to build practical operational skills, not just theoretical knowledge.

Exam and training certificate. There is an exam at the end of the course. Participants who pass the exam receive an ENAC-recognised training certificate, valid for a maximum of 24 months.

• Regulatory framework for the air transport of dangerous goods
• Responsibilities of the shipper in the transport chain
• Classification of dangerous goods (the 9 classes and their divisions)
• The Dangerous Goods List and use of UN numbers
• Forbidden and hidden dangerous goods, limited and excepted quantities
• Packaging, overpacks and test specifications
• Marking and labelling of packages
• Transport documentation and completing the Shipper's Declaration
• Acceptance procedures and handling of non-conformities
• Management of emergencies and in-flight incidents

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• correctly classify dangerous goods in accordance with IATA and ICAO rules;
• select compliant packaging, marks and labels;
• complete and sign the Shipper's Declaration correctly and in full;
• recognise forbidden or hidden dangerous goods and apply acceptance procedures;
• work safely throughout the entire dangerous goods shipping chain.