Module Title:Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be taught by class lectures, class discussions and self-directed learning
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide the students with a detailed knowledge of the legislation, classification, international signage in the transportation of Dangerous Goods by air
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Describe the Classification of Dangerous Goods with reference to ICAO Annex 18
LO2 Demonstrate an understanding of dangerous goods and the Limitations on the aircraft
LO3 Discuss the limitations on the operator regarding the transport of Dangerous Goods
LO4 Demonstrate an understanding of the use of signage relating to Dangerous Goods
LO5 Discuss the handling responsibilities for Dangerous Goods by the shipper, Aircraft Operator and aircraft handler
LO6 Demonstrate an understanding of the Emergency procedures relating to Dangerous Goods
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
7580 LAWS H1S02 Civil Air Law and Regulations
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
International Civil Aviation (ICAO) Annex 18
International Civil Aviation (ICAO) Annex 18 Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air Requirements of the Shipper and the Airline Operator on the transport of Dangerous Goods in accordance with Annex 18 Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) Statutory Instrument S.I. No 224/1993 Air Navigation (Carriage of Munitions of War, Weapons and Dangerous Goods) and S.I. 130/1989 European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Commission Regulation No 965/2012 European regulation applicable to the transport of Dangerous Goods by Air
Classification of Dangerous Goods
Definition; describe all 9 classifications; examples of each classification
Airline and Aircraft operators responsibilities
Definition of Air Operators Certificate; analysis of legal permissions to transport Dangerous Goods; Staff training; acceptance procedures; storage and loading; inspection and decontamination; documentation; detail for briefing for the pilot-in-command
Shippers responsibilities of Dangerous Goods by air
Packaging; Labelling; Documentation.
Flight Operations Officers/Flight Dispatchers responsibilities
Handling Information from ground crew; location and storage of dangerous goods on board the aircraft; emergency procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP); Logging and Reporting of Dangerous Goods accidents and incidents on aircraft and on ramp ; follow up actions in the event of air accident or incident including information by operator;
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment40.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Essay Assignment covering learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 & 4 1,2,3,4 40.00 Sem 1 End
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Learning Outcomes Assessed - All 1,2,3,4,5,6 60.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 1.28
Independent Learning Time Per Semester 8.72
Total Hours 250.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 1 Mandatory