2 days
FIT 4.1.E
Handling and Storage of Cargo or Mail
Warehouse handling, ULD build-up, segregation and aircraft hold loading of dangerous goods.
Course overview
The FIT 4.1.D Course is designed for personnel responsible for processing or accepting dangerous goods consignments for air transport. It is also applicable to personnel accepting mail containing dangerous goods and employees nominated to perform Dangerous Goods Post Holder functions, subject to applicable GCAA requirements.
The course provides the technical knowledge and practical skills required to verify dangerous goods shipments, use the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, complete acceptance checks and identify non-compliant consignments.
Who should attend
- Airline and aircraft-operator personnel
- Ground Handling Agent personnel
- Dangerous goods acceptance staff
- Dangerous Goods Post Holder nominees
- Freight-forwarding personnel
- Dangerous goods packaging suppliers
- Helicopter-operator personnel
- Designated postal-operator personnel
- Cargo operations supervisors
- DG compliance and quality personnel
- Personnel responsible for reviewing and accepting DG consignments
Course objectives
Upon successful completion, participants should be able to:
- Understand the applicable dangerous goods regulatory framework
- Use the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations effectively
- Identify dangerous goods by UN number and Proper Shipping Name
- Verify the classification, hazard class and packing group
- Check applicable packing instructions and quantity limitations
- Verify packaging specifications and package integrity
- Check required marks and hazard labels
- Review the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
- Verify the required Air Waybill information
- Apply state and operator variations
- Complete the dangerous goods acceptance checklist
- Identify and reject non-compliant consignments
- Recognise hidden, undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods
- Apply storage, loading and segregation requirements
- Follow reporting and emergency-response procedures
- Perform DG-related responsibilities safely and correctly
- Report dangerous goods accidents and Incident
- Report dangerous goods occurrences
Key topics
- Purpose and the legal framework on why there is a need for regulations
- Applicability, training requirements
- Limitations and exceptions
- Classification of the 9 classes of dangerous goods
- Identification
- Packaging requirements
- Marking and labelling
- Dangerous Goods Declaration and Air Waybill requirements
- Class 7 radioactive material (if required by employer)
How the course runs
| Training | Duration |
|---|---|
| Initial training (radioactive material not included) | 4 days (32 hours) |
| Initial training (including radioactive material) | 5 days (40 hours) |
| Recurrent training | 3 days (24 hours) |
Resources during training
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.
Class activities
Plenty of simulation exercises and case studies on various types of dangerous goods shipment, so participants progressively apply their knowledge and skills to prepare and accept dangerous goods shipments. Final assessment (theory and practical) on the last day of class assesses participants’ knowledge, skills and attitude in applying the Regulations.
Certificate awarded
A certificate and an identification card are issued upon successful completion of the course. The certificate is valid for two years.
Customised / in-house training
For customised or in-house training, complete the enquiry form on this page.
Often taken with
Functions most 4.1.D delegates also hold.
1 day — 7 hours
FIT 4.1.G
Planning of Aircraft Loading
Loading, segregation and NOTOC requirements for load controllers and load planners.
Duration on quote
RECURRENT
Recurrent Training — 4.1.D
Certificates expire at 24 months. Recurrent delivery scheduled inside your renewal window.
Frequently asked
Who needs GCAA 4.1.D dangerous goods training?
Personnel responsible for processing or accepting dangerous goods consignments, or accepting mail containing dangerous goods. It also covers staff nominated by their employer to meet GCAA dangerous goods certification requirements and personnel acting as Dangerous Goods Post Holder for air operators, including no-carry operators, ground handling agents, helicopter operators, designated postal operators, freight forwarders and packaging suppliers.
How long is the 4.1.D course?
Initial training without Class 7 radioactive material runs 4 days (32 hours). Initial training including radioactive material runs 5 days (40 hours). Recurrent training runs 3 days (24 hours). Classes run 8am to 5pm at the DGR Aviation centre in Port Saeed, Dubai.
What is the difference between GCAA 4.1.D and IATA function 7.3?
They describe the same/similar function under two frameworks. GCAA 4.1.D is the function defined by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) in GCAA CAR Part VI. IATA 7.3 is the corresponding function under IATA.
Do I need the Class 7 radioactive material module?
Only if your employer requires it. If your operation accepts radioactive consignments, take the 5-day initial course that includes Class 7. If it does not, the 4-day version covers non-radioactive materials only. Check with your management or Dangerous Goods Post Holder (DGPH) before booking the class.
What topics does the 4.1.D syllabus cover?
The legal framework behind the regulations, applicability and training requirements, limitations and exceptions, classification of the nine classes of dangerous goods, identification, packaging requirements, marking and labelling, and the Shipper’s Declaration and air waybill requirements. Class 7 radioactive material is included where the employer requires it.
Is there an exam at the end of the 4.1.D course?
Yes. A final theory and practical assessment are held on the last day of class, covering knowledge, skills and application of the regulations. Throughout the course, simulation exercises and case studies on different consignment types build up to that assessment, so participants practise on realistic shipments before being tested.
What certificate is issued after 4.1.D?
Successful participants receive a certificate and an identification card. The certificate is valid for two years, after which recurrent training (3 days, 24 hours) is required to keep the qualification current and to remain eligible to accept dangerous goods consignments.
Do I need previous dangerous goods experience to join 4.1.D?
No. The initial course builds the framework from first principles, so participants new to dangerous goods are catered for. It is designed for staff nominated by their employer to meet GCAA certification requirements, including preparing DG consignments. If you already hold a valid certificate approaching expiry, book the 3-day recurrent course instead of the initial.
Can this course qualify a Dangerous Goods Post Holder?
Yes. This course is a prerequisite before one can attend the DGPH training, which is for operators, ground handling agents, helicopter operators, designated postal operators, freight forwarders and packaging suppliers.
What reference materials are used during the training?
Depending on the job function, the current-year IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual, workbook exercises and other relevant handouts.
Can 4.1.D be delivered at our facility?
Yes. This function is regularly delivered on-site across the UAE, on your shift pattern and using your own documentation as the worked examples. The
approval, assessment and certificate are identical to the classroom course.
What is the pass mark?
80% for a pass and 90% for a distinction, assessed on Knowledge, Skills and
Attitude by the training provider. Where applicable, an employer assessment should be
completed within 12 months.
How do I confirm this is the right function for my staff?
Use the Course Finder to map a job role
to its GCAA function, or contact us and we will return a written training
matrix for your team.
