Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments - Recurrent (LIVE virtual classroom)

3-day (18 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

This course is recommended for 'Personnel Responsible for Preparing Dangerous Goods Consignments' as per IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.1 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'. | Previously covered under categories 1 & 2. Find out more about the CBTA approach, current courses and previous corresponding categories.

Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements and continue to prepare dangerous goods consignments and the necessary accompanying documentation for transportation by air with complete 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 toward ensuring a competent, well-trained workforce. We strongly advise that you check with your appropriate local authority if a virtual classroom training solution will be accepted.

Course Code: TCGG-66-VC

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 18 hours to complete and be held over 3 consecutive days.
• There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions per day, each session will be 180 minutes.
• The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Technical requirements

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Prerequisites

• Participants 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 they attend. If your certificate is older than 2 years, please register for the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments - Initial course.
• Recommended level is Intermediate.
• 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

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To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the B2B Training Specialist in your region.

Virtual venues

We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.

Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.

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

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: UN
• Specifications, limited quantities and other packaging
• Reporting to appropriate authorities as required

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual in e-book format. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

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

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.

Please note: This certificate is valid for 24 months.