The world of dangerous goods is a fascinating part of the transport industry. It requires a deeper knowledge of product and safety issues than most other cargo but provides those involved in it with a rewarding career. Careers range from driving jobs through management to specialised consultancy roles. To ensure that you add relevant qualifications to your Service based transferable skills you should look at the course options below.
We have suggested essential and optional courses that will enhance your employability to any future employer.
Specialist’s unique involvement in the Dangerous Goods Industry has enabled us to build up a large database of potential employers. Wherever possible, we will put trainees in touch with these organisations.
The DGSA qualification is an essential for those that wish to manage or act as an expert consultant in the field of dangerous goods transport by road. The DGSA course is a week long and covers Core, Mode and All Classes. The examinations are run by the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) and are held soon after the course itself.
The ADR serves as a vital qualification for the drivers of dangerous goods but also offers managers, or those new to the Industry, a good grounding in the subject.
All dangerous goods that are moved by air are subject to IATA (International Air Transport Association) Regulations. Personnel required for packing, shipping, handling and forwarding these goods are required to have passed the approved CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) course. The course is essential for those with even a peripheral involvement in the air transport of dangerous goods.
The IMDG (International Maritime Dangerous Goods) Code governs the rules and regulations for transporting dangerous goods by sea. This course gives the attendee a working knowledge of this mode of dangerous goods transport.
The CPC for Freight Transport Operation should be held by anyone applying for an Operator's Licence or anyone aspiring to be a freight transport manager in a transport organisation operating in the UK. The qualification prepares an individual for all the legal and technical aspects of freight transport operation.
For those organisations that transport goods internationally, the CPC Freight International is an essential qualification for the transport manager. It covers all the growing EU and international based elements of freight transport. The National CPC has to be taken prior to, or alongside, the International CPC, giving a combined course length of two weeks.
In an increasingly legislation bound workplace possession of a First Aid qualification is invaluable. Upon successful completion of this course a HSE approved certificate is awarded.
The Customer Service / Health and Safety programme covers areas not usually high on the Service leavers CV. In the civilian world the customer is king and health and safety is a major determinant of management success. This course aims to "fast track" the Service leaver through the main points of both areas. It is between two and four days long dependent on the experience of the individual.
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