Dangerous Goods Awareness for Passenger and Cabin Staff

LAPT

London Academy of Professional Training

Certificate

Workshop Level

REF: AV-DGR-W • Aviation Centres • Dangerous Goods

6Subjects	18Chapters	72Classes	440Total Marks	60%Pass Mark	LifetimeValidity

At a Glance

Reference	AV-DGR-W
Award	Certificate
Assessment	440 marks — 264 to pass (60%)
Prerequisites	None
Validity	Lifetime
Awarding Body	LAPT — London Academy of Professional Training

Curriculum

Foundations of Dangerous Goods

3 chapters · 12 classes 90 marks

• 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 · 12 classes 65 marks

• 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 · 12 classes 90 marks

• 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 · 12 classes 65 marks

• 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 · 12 classes 65 marks

• 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 · 12 classes 65 marks

• 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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Curriculum current at the date of issue.

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