Enterprise Centre to host Dangerous Goods training

The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has announced three Hartlepool dates for a three-day training course crucial to companies transporting hazardous materials.

The Dangerous Goods by Air course will run in June, October and November of this year at Hartlepool Enterprise Centre on Brougham Terrace, with discounts available to NECC members.

It is a legal requirement that anyone who offers dangerous goods for carriage by air has undergone a training course that has been approved by the national competent authority. In the UK this is the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

This particular training course has UK CAA approval and will be delivered by NECC International Trade Advisers John Christal and Stephen Muir, who between them have more than 40 years operational and commercial experience with specific expertise in the worldwide movement of dangerous goods. Course material is drawn from the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations that supplement the sole legal source – the ICAO Technical Instructions.

John, who has a NECC base within the Enterprise Centre explains: "Dangerous goods can include flammable substances, toxic gases and corrosive liquids – basically anything that can cause toxic effects, react adversely with other materials or cause serious risk to people or the environment.

"The course covers all classes of dangerous goods except radioactive materials, and includes an examination on the final day, which has a pass mark of 75%. A certificate will be issued to all successful participants, which is valid for two years and must be renewed with a revalidation course at the end of this period."

The three-day course costs £325 + VAT to NECC members and £380 + VAT to non-members. It will be held on the following dates:

  • 16-18 June 2009
  • 13-15 October 2009
  • 24-26 November 2009

The North East region currently exports £12bn worth of goods and services worldwide, and the NECC continues to improve and develop its range of services to help and support companies involved in international trade.

Through NECC membership, businesses can access a wide range of expertise and support to help them export and import successfully, plus the unique opportunity to be involved in the NECC International Trade Committee, which is crucial to shaping the business support offer for exporters and importers in this region and ensuring that their views are heard.

To book your place on the Dangerous Goods by Air course or for further details on the assistance available, please contact the NECC on 0300 303 6322, e-mail jacqui.tulip@necc.co.uk or book online at www.necc.co.uk.

If you are unable to attend on the scheduled dates, please do get in touch as there may be scope to bring the course to your place of work and tailor it to your own company needs.