Dangerous Goods Awareness
A one-day awareness course for everyone who works around aircraft, cargo or passengers. Learn how to spot dangerous goods, and what to do next.
Course overview
Not every member of an airline or airport team needs to be a dangerous goods specialist, but everyone needs to know what dangerous goods look like, why they matter, and what their own responsibilities are.
This one-day awareness course covers the essentials; the nine classes of dangerous goods, common items that are easily missed, hidden risks in passenger baggage, and the role of every staff group in keeping flights safe.
Who this course is for?
- Airline and airport staff in non-specialist roles.
- Ground handlers, check-in agents and ramp staff.
- Cabin crew and flight ops staff needing a refresher.
- New hires needing initial awareness training.
What you'll be able to do
- Recognise the nine classes of dangerous goods.
- Identify common items that are dangerous goods in disguise.
- Apply the right response when dangerous goods are suspected.
- Understand each role's responsibilities under IATA (International Air Transport Association) and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) rules.
Entry requirements
- Open to all aviation staff, port staff and surface transport (transporters by air, sea and land).
- No prior qualifications required.
The journey
What you'll learn, module by module
Every module mixes classroom teaching with practical exercises drawn from real airline operations.
Session 1: Why Dangerous Goods Matter
Session 2: How to Handle Dangerous Goods
Session 3: The Nine Classes
Session 4: How to Store Dangerous Goods
Session 5: How to Transport Dangerous Goods
Full module-by-module syllabus available in the course brochure.
Fees and qualification
Pay in full at enrolment. We accept bank transfer and mobile money. Here's what it costs, and what you'll graduate with.
Total course fee
TSh 300,000
Tuition for the full course, in Tanzanian Shillings (TSh).
- What's included
- Tuition, facility access and examination preparation materials.
Your qualification
A SATC certificate on successful completion, plus a course transcript listing the modules and assessments you passed.
- Recognised by employers across the region
- Issued on the day of graduation
- Awarded by a TCAA-approved training organisation
Who'll teach you
Our trainers are working aviation professionals. You learn from people who do the job.
Rashid Mwanajimba
Head of Training
Over 56 years in aviation, with a career split between HF radio telephony communication with flights in the East African airspace, communications centres, and 25 years of aviation training at CATC across various specialties in aviation. Now leads Soma's training centre.
Questions about this course
How often does Dangerous Goods Awareness need to be renewed?+
Under current IATA rules, dangerous goods awareness training must be refreshed at least every 24 months. Many employers prefer annual refreshers, we can deliver these on-site for groups.
How are fees paid?+
Course fees can be paid in full at enrolment or in flexible instalments agreed with admissions. We accept bank transfer and mobile money. A receipt is issued for every payment.
Who needs Dangerous Goods Awareness training?+
Anyone who works around aircraft, cargo or passengers, including check-in agents, cabin crew, ramp staff, security and back-office team members who handle paperwork.
Enquire about Dangerous Goods Awareness
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