Updated: 01 Dec 2011

CAD-Approved HAFFA DGA Self-Study Scheme

Tutorial Session + Examination

Ø Organizer and Enquiry

Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Ltd (HAFFA)

Secretariat Office

Address	:	8/F, China Hong Kong Centre, 122-126 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Telephone	:	2796 3121

Ø Content

n Applicability

n Limitations

n Classification

n Packing and Identification

n Marking and Labeling

n Storage and Loading

n Dangerous Goods Emergency Response

n Examination

Ø Format

n Tutorial (75 minutes)

Tutor will refresh the participant¡¦s memory of DGA knowledge right before the exam by going through the main points of the DGA Self-study Manual.

¡P Remark:

This tutorial session is different from 1-day Classroom or Half-day Classroom training. Tutor will only make an intensive revision on DGA knowledge. Therefore, participants are requested to study the whole DGA Self-study Manual before attending the class.

n Examination (30 minutes)

Open-notes Exam, 20 multiple choice questions (1 out of 4 options), passing rate is 80%

¡P Copyright warning:

ONLY the Original HAFFA DGA Self-Study Manual is allowed for participant to bring into the Exam venue for the Open-notes Exam.

Photocopy is strictly prohibited and would result in immediate request of the participant to purchase a new and original copy of HAFFA DGA Self-Study Manual before the start of Exam.

Ø Medium of Instruction

Conduct in Cantonese

English and Chinese for all Exam questions

Ø Tutor

Qualified IATA DG Instructor

Ø Duration

Total: 2 hours --> 75 minutes for tutorial, 30 minutes for Exam and 15 minutes for registration and paper distribution.

Ø Venue

- Hongkong Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics Ltd (8/F, China Hong Kong Centre,122-126 Canton Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon)

Ø Schedule ®É¶¡ªí

Tutorial Code ¯Z¸¹			Tutorial Date ¤é´Á		Time ®É¶¡	Deadline ºI¤î³ø¦W		Enrollment Status ³ø¦Wª¬ªp*
TUT 01	¡V	0114D	14 Jan 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	30 Dec 2012	(Fri)	Available
TUT 02	¡V	0211D	11 Feb 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	27 Jan 2012	(Fri)	Available
TUT 03	¡V	0317D	17 Mar 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	02 Mar 2012	(Fri)	Available
TUT 04	¡V	0414D	14 Apr 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	30 Mar 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.
TUT 05	¡V	0512D	12 May 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	27 Apr 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.
TUT 06	¡V	0630D	30 Jun 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	15 Jun 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.
TUT 07	¡V	0728D	28 Jul 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	13 Jul 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.
TUT 08	¡V	0825D	25 Aug 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	10 Aug 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.
TUT 09	¡V	0922D	22 Sep 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	07 Sep 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.
TUT 10	¡V	1027D	27 Oct 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	12 Oct 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.
TUT 11	¡V	1117D	17 Nov 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	02 Nov 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.
TUT 12	¡V	1201D	01 Dec 2012	(Sat)	10:00-12:00 noon	16 Nov 2012	(Fri)	Not Open for Reg.

* Enrolment status will be updated on a weekly basis, if possible. ³ø¦Wª¬ªp¦b¥i¯à±¡ªp¤U·|¨C¬P´Á§ó·s
Status will be shown either in one of the following code: ³ø¦Wª¬ªp¦b¥i¯à±¡ªp¤U·|¨C¬P´Á§ó·s¡A¥H¤U¦C¨ä¤¤¤@ºØ°T®§Åã¥Ü¡G
¡§Available¡¨ (²{¥¿±µ¨ü³ø¦W), ¡§Full¡¨ (ÃBº¡), ¡§Closed Registration¡¨ (ºI¤î³ø¦W), ¡§Not Open for Registration¡¨ (©|¥¼¶}©l³ø¦W) or©Î¡§Cancelled¡¨ (¨ú®ø).

Ø Fee (with Bulk Purchase option offered)

Inclusive of Tuition Fee, DGA Self-study Manual and the DGA Self-study Exam.

Range of Orders	Member		NON-Member
	Original Price	Bulk Purchase Discount	Original Price	Bulk Purchase Discount
1-9	$250 @	N/A	$300.0@	N/A
10-19	$250 @	5% off (i.e. $237.5 @)	$300.0@	5% off (i.e. $285 @)
20-29	$250 @	7.5% off (i.e. $231.3 @)	$300.0@	7.5% off (i.e. $277.5 @)
30-49	$250 @	10% off (i.e. $225 @)	$300.0@	10% off (i.e. $270 @)
50-69	$250 @	12.5% off (i.e. $218.8 @)	$300.0@	12.5% off (i.e. $262.5 @)
70-99	$250 @	15% off (i.e. $212.5 @)	$300.0@	15% off (i.e. $255 @)

Remarks: The above prices are not applicable to in-house arrangement.

Ø Fee for In-house Tutorial:

Negotiable and subject to separate charging scheme, please contact HAFFA directly for details.

Ø Application Form

HAFFA Members: [MS Word Format] / [PDF Format]

NON-HAFFA Members: [MS Word Format] / [PDF Format]

Ø Certificate

- Candidate who has passed the Exam (Passing rate: 80%) will be awarded a certificate to be issued by Carrier Liaison Group (CLG) and HAFFA.

- Need to renew this certificate by taking another refresher exam within two years from the date of examination so as to keep DGA knowledge up-to-date.

- The Association¡¦s decision on the Exam results shall be final and will be conveyed by email to the candidate.

- If fail the Exam, candidate should register with HAFFA to arrange another Exam in the coming available slot at a fee.

- Information of the successful participants who pass the Exam may be filed by HAFFA to the CAD for permanent record, as per CAD¡¦s request from time to time.

Ø Application Procedures

(a) Applicant may download the enrollment form and submit with original signature together with cheque payment made payable to ¡§HAFFA¡¨ (please write down your name and tutorial code on the back of the cheque).

(b) Self arranged collection(s) of the DGA Self-study Manual at the HAFFA Office is required before the date of Exam, you may collect it first with your company chop when submitting the enrollment form with payment in full (not applicable to pre-sale order).

(c) Letter of Acceptance with Tutorial & Exam arrangement details will be sent out by EMAIL Only either within 3 working days after the enrolment deadline, or once the tutorial session is full before the enrollment deadline. Please do not call the Secretariat before that day. Should you do not receive by then, please contact the HAFFA Secretariat immediately before the date of Tutorial. Otherwise, we assume you have received it and NO make-up class will be arranged for any absentee in this case.

Ø Exam Regulations

Reporting to Exam Centre

(a) Candidates must report to the tutor / invigilator in the Exam centre in good time. No extra time for the Exam will be allowed for those who come late.

(b) Candidates who are late for more than 15 minutes (Exam session) will not be allowed to take the Exam.

(c) Candidates reporting for the Exam must bring along their Hong Kong Identity Cards and the Letter of Acceptance.

Conduct the Exam

ONLY the Original HAFFA DGA Self-Study Manual is allowed for participant to bring into the Exam venue for the Open-notes Exam.

Photocopy is strictly prohibited and would result in immediate request of the participant to purchase a new and original copy of HAFFA DGA Self-Study Manual before the start of Exam. Candidates can use the CURRENT version of IATA DGR Manual as a substitute.

(a) Candidates should bring along his/her own writing instruments.

(b) Candidates are NOT permitted to remove Exam papers from the Exam centre.

(c) No candidates will be permitted to leave the Exam centre without the permission of the tutor / invigilator. A candidate who leaves the Exam centre without permission before the end of the Exam will NOT be permitted to re-enter the Exam centre and continue the Exam.

(d) Candidates must not speak or communicate with one another during the Exam.

(e) Candidates found guilty of dishonest conduct will be instructed to leave the Exam centre immediately and be totally disqualified Exam.

Ø Remarks:

(a) The date & time of receipt of the application by the HAFFA Secretariat will be taken as the official date & time of application.

(b) Application is subject to HAFFA¡¦s approval. HAFFA reserves the right to reject any application in any circumstances and for whatever reasons. Submission of the enrollment form and cheque should NOT be construed as acceptance of admission.

(c) Cheques are subject to bank clearance and receipts will then be issued.

(d) Fax, e-mail and phone registration are NOT acceptable.

(e) HAFFA reserves the right to cancel any of the classes above if there is insufficient enrolment or unforeseen difficulties arising from mounting the class(es).

(f) HAFFA reserves the right to cancel the Tutorial Sessions or make alterations regarding the application procedures, Exam regulations, the time, and the place of Tutorial Session at any time and without prior notice if it so deems necessary. Those who would be affected by cancellation will be entitled to a full refund or a seat in the next available slot.

Ø Cancellations/Amendments/Refunds

(a) An administration fee of HK$50.- will be charged for each approved amendment/cancellation made on the application ONCE the Acceptance Letter is issued. No guarantee on amendments could be made within 2 working days before the start date of the Tutorial Session.

(b) Request for Cancellations/Change of Tutorial Session, after application deadline and prior to the commencement of the Exam, will require to provide also a written explanation to HAFFA for approval. HAFFA may in its sole discretion and without assigning any reason for its decision approve or reserve a seat for the enrollee in future Tutorial Session or refuse any such application for cancellation.

(c) After the commencement of the Tutorial Session, no refund will be given.

Ø Special privileges to the participants of the Vocational Training Programme (VTP) - Airfreight Sector:

(I) HK$50 discount* offer for either:

(a) HAFFA RAR Training course; or

(b) HAFFA DGA Self Study Exam/Tutorial

* Please note VTP participant or his company is required to submit to the HAFFA Secretariat (1) the completed redemption form (To be downloaded from the HAFFA VTP¡¦s webpage at http://www.haffa.com.hk/vtp.html) together with (2) course enrollment form (either HAFFA RAR or HAFFA DGA Self Study Exam/Tutorial) and (3) the Notification of Acceptance of the VTP - Airfreight Module 1 issued by Radon Asia Ltd.

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