Dangerous Goods on-the-job Trainer & Competency Assessor (classroom)

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

The IATA Dangerous Goods On-the-Job Trainer & Competency Assessor Course is designed to equip aviation professionals with the skills to develop and deliver effective on-the-job training (OJT) programs, perform structured and consistent assessments of learning against defined competencies and required proficiency levels for dangerous goods activities, and ensure safety standards are met. You will learn to identify training needs, facilitate practical sessions, evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback and document outcomes. The course covers Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), competency-based training, assessment techniques and the role of a supervisor as both mentor and assessor, fostering trainee development and improving overall performance.

Course Code: TCGP-18

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Certified individuals holding a valid Dangerous Goods (DG) certificate relevant to their specific functions, or those who can provide evidence of having completed appropriate dangerous goods training.
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 or the equivalent for courses held in languages other than English.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Recognize individual training requirements, and design and develop effective on-the-job training sessions
• Facilitate practical training and accurately evaluate trainee performance against the defined standards and provide constructive feedback
• Enhance active listening and observation skills and feedback delivery techniques
• Document training outcomes and assessments in structured reports
• Create checklists for OJT assessments and understand the role of a supervisor as a mentor and coach, fostering trainee development and improving performance

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Introduction to Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
• Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) principles
• Planning and conducting On-the-Job Training (OJT) sessions
• Identifying interim and final competencies and their identified observable behavioral outcomes.
• Developing and using different functional Assessment Checklists ▪ Effective communication skills for assessors
• Evaluating trainee performance and providing feedback
• Writing comprehensive assessment reports
• Supervisor as a mentor and coach in addition to assessor’s role.

This course is recommended for:

• Dangerous Goods Instructors
• Operational Supervisors and Managers
• Providers of Dangerous Goods Training Services
• Civil Aviation Authority Inspectors

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.