IATA 7.1 - Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments – Initial

This Training course is for personnel responsible for preparing Dangerous Goods Consignments as per IATA DGR section 1.5 and in accordance with Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) approach for well-defined function 7.1. - Previously covered under categories 1 & 2.

This course is available as a classroom, Virtual Classroom and on-demand as in-house training.

Key topics

▪ 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

After successfully completing the training course participants will have acquired the competencies to prepare a Consignment of Dangerous Goods for transport by air in accordance with Annex 18 of the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.  

Exam and certificate

• After having attended the training course, an examination/mastery test developed according to the IATA requirements is available containing 25 open and multiple-choice questions. Passing score is 80%. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.
• An IATA Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course and an assessment.

Prerequisite for participating in the training Course is the ability to master the English language at the ICAO level 4 proficiency level.