Description
Ensure compliance with all safety and recurrent regulatory requirements and continue to process and accept dangerous goods shipments by air with confidence.
For Personnel Responsible for Accepting Dangerous Goods Consignments as per IATA DGR section 1.5 and in accordance with CBTA approach for well-defined function 7.3. | Previously covered under category 3 & 6.
4-day course
Ensure compliance with all safety and recurrent regulatory requirements and continue to accept dangerous goods shipments by air with confidence. This course offers you the opportunity to be with other experienced dangerous goods professionals as you refresh your knowledge and skills. IATA’s experienced instructors facilitate your learning experience while you build on your existing expertise to interpret the technical nuances of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and apply them correctly. Stay up to date with the latest changes to the IATA DGR. Be among the first to develop competencies commensurate with your job functions and responsibilities as required by the latest Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) framework. This course offers focused training and assessment essential for your organization to fulfil its responsibility towards ensuring a competent, well-trained workforce.
Course Outline
Course Code: DG73CR24
Course format
- This classroom course consists of 4 days of instruction delivered by a certified DG Instructor.
- Participant performance will be based on an assessment.
Prerequisite
- You must hold a valid Dangerous Goods Regulations for Accepting and/or Processing DG Shipments certificate (or equivalent Category 6) for the entire duration of the course you attend.
- Recommended level is Intermediate.
- Recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4.
What you will learn
Upon completing this course you will be able to:
- Fulfil the regulatory compliance requirements for revalidation and keep your certification current.
- Continue to perform tasks involved in processing dangerous goods consignments correctly.
- Apply the significant changes and amendments to IATA’s DGR manual and verify accuracy of dangerous goods transport documents, packages, marking and labelling.
- Discuss the legal responsibilities of stakeholders involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by air.
Course content
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
- Significant changes and amendments to the latest edition of the IATA DGR.
- Legal responsibilities of key stakeholders.
- Revising the application of relevant sections of the current IATA DGR.
- Importance of accurate identification and classification of dangerous goods.
- Safety implications of packaging types and net quantity limitations.
- End-to-end communication of hazards and handling requirements using correct marks and labels.
- Radioactive material transportation.
- Completing the acceptance checklist correctly to fulfil mandatory verification requirements.
- Impact of State and Operator variations on dangerous goods acceptance.
Activities
- Exercises and case studies; practical exercises based on simulated scenarios
- Final Assessment (theoretical/practical)
Supporting materials
- The most current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual will be provided for the duration of the course.
Who should attend
This course is recommended for:
- Personnel working for Airlines, Cargo terminal operators, Freight Forwarders or Ground handling companies who are responsible for accepting dangerous goods consignments and who need to revalidate their existing certificate.
- Personnel who perform acceptance of dangerous goods cargo consignments and who need to revalidate their existing certificate
Certificate awarded
An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.
To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or our salesperson.
2026 Course Schedule
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- 12 Jan – 16 Jan
- 09 Feb – 13 Feb
- 09 Mar – 13 Mar
- 20 Apr – 24 Apr
For Personnel Responsible for Accepting/Processing Dangerous Goods Consignments as per IATA DGR section 1.5 and in accordance with CBTA approach for well-defined function 7.3. | Previously covered under category 3 & 6.