Please make sure you have a current edition of the IMDG Code before registering for this course.
Transporting dangerous goods by ship is a unique situation. Due to the large quantities that are involved, the lengthy travel times, and other transportation factors (heat, humidity, exposure to water, severe movement, etc.
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Dangerous Goods Code specifies the requirements that must be followed. A thorough knowledge of dangerous goods must be obtained before you move dangerous goods by ship.
A current edition of the IMDG Code is required to complete this training.
A Cargo Security Coordinator (CSC) is known as: A senior company representative who has the responsibility and authority to manage air cargo security issues and to liaise with Transport Canada as necessary.” The CSC is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and administration of the Cargo Security Plan for an individual or multiple sites.
Training is done via an e-Learning program, available 24/7. Plan on 5-6 hours for completion of the CSC e-Learning Program.
CIFFA Air Cargo Security training for Cargo Security Coordinators (CSCs) has been fully revised and narrated to include the changes coming into force on October 17th, 2016. This updated course is suitable for new CSCs or as a refresher training. It is also suitable for Known Consignors, Regulated Agents or Certified Agents.
Note* This course does not include cargo screener training for any Transport Canada approved screening methods.
This course provides general information on dangerous goods as well as specific information on radioactive material and its forms. By completing an online module and case studies, you will learn how to classify, identify, mark, label, document and handle a shipment of radioactive material for transportation by air. The current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is used as the main reference source for this course.
Important Note: Air DG training is a prerequisite. The Radioactive course must be taken in tandem with Air DG Initial, Air DG Recurrent or Air DG Online in order to receive a certificate.
The first half of the FIATA Diploma course explores the subjects of project cargo, air and ocean chartering, customs and regulatory compliance, transportation law and legal liability, including CIFFA’s Standard Trading Conditions. The second half of the course introduces students to logistics and supply chain management.
Successfully passing this course and its pre-requisites (International Transportation and Trade, and Essentials of Freight Forwarding) enables the applicant to apply for the FIATA Diploma in Freight Forwarding. This diploma is internationally recognized, and each Diploma is approved and administered solely by FIATA.