Description
Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements to prepare dangerous goods consignments and the necessary documentations for transport by air.
For Personnel Responsible for Preparing Dangerous Goods Consignments as per IATA DGR section 1.5 and in accordance with CBTA approach for well-defined function H.7.1. | Previously covered under categories 1 & 2.
4-day course
Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements to prepare dangerous goods consignments and the necessary documentations for transport by air. Learn from industry experts and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to correctly interpret and apply IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (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: DG71CI40
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
- Recommended level is Entry-level and 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
- Perform tasks involved in preparing dangerous goods consignments and documentation
- Apply IATA’s DGR manual to process accurately of dangerous goods consignments
- Recognize the legal responsibilities of stakeholders involved in transportation of dangerous goods by air
Course content
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
- Legal responsibilities of key stakeholders
- Understanding and applying relevant sections of current IATA DGR Classification and identification of dangerous goods
- Required transport documentations: Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), air waybill
- Safety implications of packaging types, and net quantity limitations
- End-to-end communication of hazards and handling requirements using correct marks and labels
- Packing, marking and labelling requirements: UN Specifications, limited quantities and other packaging
- Reporting to appropriate authorities as required
Activities
- Class exercises, practical shipment and documentation exercises
- Case studies
- 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 involved in preparing dangerous goods consignments:
- Shippers and packers
- Manufacturers and exporters of dangerous goods or products contain dangerous goods
- Cargo agents, Consolidators and Freight Forwarder
- Operator’s staff acting as shippers
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
- 12 Jan – 16 Jan
- 09 Feb – 13 Feb
- 09 Mar – 13 Mar
- 20 Apr – 24 Apr
For Personnel Responsible for Preparing Dangerous Goods Consignments as per IATA DGR section 1.5 and in accordance with CBTA approach for well-defined function H.7.1. | Previously covered under categories 1 & 2.