Dangerous Goods Awareness for Passenger and Cabin Staff

About This Certification

A professional certification programme delivered through LAPT-accredited centres worldwide.

Course Curriculum

6 subjects • 18 chapters • 72 classes

Foundations of Dangerous Goods

3 chapters • 90 marks • 8 hours

1 Understanding Dangerous Goods 4 classes

1.1 What Dangerous Goods Mean in Aviation

1.2 Why Flight Conditions Increase Risk

1.3 Everyday Items That Count as Dangerous Goods

1.4 Who Is Responsible for Safe Carriage

2 Risks Aboard an Aircraft 4 classes

2.1 Fire Risk in a Pressurised Cabin

2.2 Effects of Pressure and Temperature Changes

2.3 Toxic and Corrosive Hazards to People

2.4 Damage to Aircraft Structure and Systems

3 Staff Roles and Duty of Care 4 classes

3.1 Role of Check-in and Gate Staff

3.2 Role of Cabin Crew in Prevention

3.3 Personal Safety When Handling Suspect Items

3.4 Building a Safety-First Mindset

Hazard Classes and Labels

3 chapters • 65 marks • 8 hours

1 Explosives, Gases and Flammable Liquids 4 classes

1.1 Explosives and Fireworks Awareness

1.2 Gases Compressed, Liquefied and Dissolved

1.3 Flammable Liquids in Passenger Items

1.4 Flammable Solids and Reactive Substances

2 Oxidisers, Toxic and Other Classes 4 classes

2.1 Oxidising Substances and Organic Peroxides

2.2 Toxic and Infectious Substances

2.3 Radioactive Material Awareness

2.4 Corrosives and Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

3 Reading Labels and Markings 4 classes

3.1 Recognising Hazard Label Shapes and Colours

3.2 Understanding Handling Labels and Orientation Arrows

3.3 Reading Package Markings and UN Numbers

3.4 Spotting Damaged or Missing Labels

Items Passengers May and May Not Carry

3 chapters • 90 marks • 8 hours

1 Batteries and Electronic Devices 4 classes

1.1 Lithium Batteries in Personal Devices

1.2 Power Banks and Spare Batteries

1.3 E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices

1.4 Smart Luggage and Battery-Powered Bags

2 Medical, Mobility and Special Items 4 classes

2.1 Medical Oxygen and Portable Concentrators

2.2 Mobility Aids and Their Batteries

2.3 Dry Ice in Passenger Baggage

2.4 Personal Medicines and Medical Devices

3 Consumer Goods and Baggage Allowances 4 classes

3.1 Alcohol and Duty-Free Liquids

3.2 Aerosols, Toiletries and Perfumes

3.3 Lighters, Matches and Fuel Items

3.4 Cabin Versus Checked Baggage Rules

Detecting Hidden Dangerous Goods

3 chapters • 65 marks • 5 hours

1 Check-in Counter Vigilance 4 classes

1.1 Asking the Right Dangerous Goods Questions

1.2 Reading Passenger Behaviour and Declarations

1.3 Recognising Suspicious Packaging and Odours

1.4 Using Check-in System Alerts and Prompts

2 Gate and Boarding Checks 4 classes

2.1 Gate Questions Before Boarding

2.2 Checking Cabin Baggage at the Gate

2.3 Handling Late Gate-Checked Baggage

2.4 Removing Unsafe Items From the Boarding Process

3 Common Concealment Cases 4 classes

3.1 Batteries Hidden in Checked Baggage

3.2 Undeclared Cargo Carried as Baggage

3.3 Hazardous Items Disguised as Gifts or Food

3.4 Case Studies of Missed Dangerous Goods

Cabin Crew Emergency Response

3 chapters • 65 marks • 6 hours

1 In-Flight Fire from Devices 4 classes

1.1 Recognising Early Signs of Battery Overheating

1.2 Cabin Fire Fighting Equipment and Agents

1.3 Extinguishing a Lithium Battery Fire

1.4 Containing the Device and Protecting Passengers

2 Spills, Leaks and Smoke 4 classes

2.1 Responding to Liquid Spills in Cabin

2.2 Dealing with Leaking Packages and Powders

2.3 Identifying the Source of Smoke or Fumes

2.4 Protective Equipment and Safe Clean-up

3 Crew Procedures and Coordination 4 classes

3.1 Using the Dangerous Goods Emergency Checklist

3.2 Informing the Pilot in Command

3.3 Managing Passengers During an Incident

3.4 Post-Landing Handover and Ground Support

Reporting, Regulations and Communication

3 chapters • 65 marks • 5 hours

1 Regulatory Framework 4 classes

1.1 ICAO Technical Instructions Overview

1.2 How Dangerous Goods Regulations Are Structured

1.3 India's DGCA Dangerous Goods Rules

1.4 Training Requirements and Staff Accountability

2 Reporting Occurrences 4 classes

2.1 What Counts as a Dangerous Goods Occurrence

2.2 Filling Occurrence Reports Accurately

2.3 Preserving Evidence and Item Details

2.4 Reporting Channels and Time Limits

3 Communicating with Passengers 4 classes

3.1 Explaining Rules in Simple Language

3.2 Refusing Items Politely and Firmly

3.3 Handling Upset or Argumentative Passengers

3.4 Public Announcements and Safety Messaging

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440 total marks
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