Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Accepting DG Consignments - Initial

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

This course is recommended for 'Personnel Responsible for Accepting Dangerous Goods Consignments' as per IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.3 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'. | Previously covered under category 6.

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Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements and accept dangerous goods consignments for transportation by air with complete confidence. 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 Code: DGC019VEEN01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 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

• Recommended level is Entry-level.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 or the equivalent for courses held in languages other than English.

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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:

• Fulfil the regulatory compliance requirements
• Perform tasks involved in accepting dangerous goods consignments
• Apply IATA’s DGR manual and verify accuracy of dangerous goods transport documents, packages, marking and labelling
• Discuss the legal responsibilities of stakeholders involved in the transportation of dangerous goods by air

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Legal responsibilities of important 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
• Completing the acceptance checklist correctly to fulfil mandatory verification requirements
• Impact of State and Operator variations on dangerous goods acceptance

Activities

• Exercises and case studies; practical acceptance exercises based on simulated scenarios
• Final Assessment (theoretical/practical)

Supporting materials

• The most current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations manual will be provided in e-book format for the duration of the course.
• IATA’s DG Compass 3-D Simulation for Acceptance Personnel is included as part of this course.

This course is recommended for:

• Personnel works for Airline, Cargo terminal operators, Freight Forwarder and Ground handling companies who:
• Responsible for accepting dangerous goods consignments
• Perform cargo acceptance of dangerous goods consignments

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.