Apply for approval of a dangerous goods training program in the aviation sector
Source: Zuständigkeitsfinder Schleswig-Holstein (Linie6Plus)
Service Description
Would you like to offer dangerous goods training in the aviation sector? Then you need an approved training program. The maintenance of approvals and changes are also subject to approval.
You need an approved training program for dangerous goods training in the aviation sector. If you already have an approved training program, maintenance and changes require approval. This includes, for example, name changes or a new address.
For changes that affect the scope of training, you can choose from a list of predefined modules that you would like to offer.
You can apply for the following approvals from the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt:
- Approval of a new dangerous goods training program
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Amendment of an existing approval for a dangerous goods training program
- Extension of an existing approval by further modules
- Reduction of an existing approval by the modules offered
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Change of master data
- as an employee of a training provider: company name, legal form, address
- as a freelancer: company name, address, first name(s), surname
Maintenance of an existing approval for a dangerous goods training program: required every 2 years, for new issue of ICAO T.I.: in all odd-numbered years.
Teaser
Would you like to offer dangerous goods training in the aviation sector? Then you need an approved training program. The maintenance of approvals and changes are also subject to approval.
Process flow
You can apply to approve, modify or maintain a hazardous materials training program online through the federal portal, by email, fax or mail.
Online application:
- Go to the federal portal verwaltung.bund.de and complete the online application.
- Upload the required documents as a file or make them available as a download link and submit the application online.
- If anything is unclear or information is missing, the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA) will contact you.
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The LBA will check whether the requirements have been met and will send you
- a decision,
- a notification of costs.
- You pay the fees if you are an airline that offers the training itself.
Application by e-mail, post or fax:
- Send the completed online application together with the required documents to the LBA by e-mail. Alternatively, you can print out the completed online application and send it to the LBA by post or fax together with the required documents.
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The further procedural steps are the same as for the online application.
Requirements
- You can only submit the application if you are based in Germany as a company or self-employed person.
Which documents are required?
General:
- for companies, for example training providers: proof of trade or extract from the commercial register
- for freelancers: Proof of freelance activity, for example by means of a certificate from the tax office
- Other documents relevant to your application, which are listed below
The following training documents for the approval of a new training program, extensions to an approved training program and the maintenance of approvals:
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An assessment of the scope of training and additional training content according to the competency model.
- For internal training courses, an additional assessment of the scope of training as part of the training program.
- For external training courses, the training company should use the training contract and include the objectives there.
- Course materials, such as handout, presentation
- Exercises and final exams
- Specifications for conducting the examinations, in particular identity verification
- Sample of the training certificate
- Requirements for the storage of documents in accordance with ICAO T.I. 1, section 4.4
- Description of the training rooms
- Aids for the lessons
- Supplementary documents for the respective training module
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Approved instructors:
- Submission of current certificates of the trainers and proof with dates of 2 completed training courses in the last 2 years.
If an existing approval for a dangerous goods training program is changed, additionally:
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Change of basic information for companies (company name, legal form):
- Proof of trade or extract from the commercial register
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Change of basic information for freelancers (first name(s), surname):
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Proof confirming the name change, for example an extract from the registry office register, a name change certificate or the new identity card
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Proof confirming the name change, for example an extract from the registry office register, a name change certificate or the new identity card
What are the fees?
Fee: 350,00 - 900,00 EURPayment in advance: nohttps://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/luftkostv/BJNR003460984.htmlThe costs only apply to airlines that offer training courses. There are no costs for all other training providers. The Aviation Administration Cost Ordinance (LuftkostV) provides information on the exact amounts. You will receive a notification with a QR code for payment.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Objection deadline: 1 MonthDie Genehmigung ist 2 Jahre gültig beziehungsweise bis zur Neuauflage der Beförderung gefährlicher Stoffe auf dem Luftweg (ICAO T.I.). Erscheint eine neue ICAO T.I. müssen die Unterlagen aktualisiert werden.
Period of validity: 2 YearsThe authorization is valid for 2 years or until the new edition of the carriage of dangerous goods by air (ICAO T.I.). If a new ICAO T.I. is published, the documents must be updated.
Storage period: 36 MonthsTraining organizations must keep the training records for at least 36 months, employers must keep the proof of training (certificate) for 36 months. The records must be made available to the LBA on request.
Processing duration
The processing time for new applications is at least 3 months.
Processing time: 1 MonthThe processing time for maintenance and changes is about 1 month.
Legal basis
- Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations
- Notice on the carriage of dangerous goods by air and the training requirements for the persons concerned (NfL 2022-2-713)
- ICAO Technical Instructions for the safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air (Doc 9284)
- Aviation Administration Cost Ordinance (LuftkostV)
Appeal
- Contradiction
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Further information on how to lodge an objection can be found in the notification.
Weiterführende Informationen
- Information on the Competence-Based Training and Assessment Program (CBTA) on the website of the German Federal Aviation Authority (LBA)
- Matrix of training requirements Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) on the website of the Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)
- Notice on the carriage of dangerous goods by air and the training requirements for the persons concerned (NfL 2022.2.713) on the website of the German Federal Office of Civil Aviation (LBA)
Author
Luftfahrt-Bundesamt (LBA)
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