7.1 Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments – Recurrent ( Classroom )

Description

Ensure compliance with all safety and recurrent regulatory requirements and continue to prepare dangerous goods consignments and the necessary documentations for transport by air with confidence.

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 recurrent regulatory requirements and continue to prepare dangerous goods consignments and the necessary documentations for transport 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. 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: DG71CR24

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 Preparing dangerous goods Personnel certificate (or equivalent Category 1,2) 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 preparing dangerous goods consignments correctly
• Apply the significant changes and amendments to IATA’s DGR manual to prepare 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:

• Significant changes and amendments to the latest edition of the IATA DGR
• Legal responsibilities of key stakeholders
• Classification and identification of dangerous goods
• Required transport documentation: 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: UNSpecifications, 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 that 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