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TRAINING COURSE

IATA 7.3 - Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Processing DG Consignments – Initial

Introduction

This Training course is for personnel responsible for 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.

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
  • 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
  • Impact of State and Operator variations on dangerous goods acceptance

Course Content

After successfully completing the training course participants will have acquired the knowledge skills and attitude to process 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.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should have:

  • After successfully completing the training course participants will have acquired the knowledge skills and attitude to process 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.

Who should take this course

Professional personnel working in the field of transport of Dangerous Goods by air responsible for the process and acceptance of Dangerous Goods Consignments in accordance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

  • Personnel working for cargo agents, consolidators and freight forwarder who are responsible for processing dangerous goods consignments from shippers to airlines
  • IATA Cargo agent applicants willing to fulfill the training requirements for DGR

Pre-requisites

Essential:

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