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

3-day (24 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 recurrent regulatory requirements and continue to accept dangerous goods consignments 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. IATA’s experienced instructors facilitate your learning experience while you build on your existing expertise to interpret the technical nuances of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) and apply them correctly. Stay up to date with the latest changes to the IATA 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.

Course Code: DGC022VEEN02

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

• You must hold a valid Dangerous Goods Regulations for Acceptance Personnel certificate (or equivalent Category 6) for the entire duration of the course you attend. If your certificate is older than 2 years, please register for the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Accepting DG Consignments 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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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 for revalidation and keep your certification current
• Continue to perform the tasks involved in accepting dangerous goods consignments correctly
• Apply the significant changes and amendments to 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:

• Significant changes and amendments to the latest edition of the IATA DGR
• Legal responsibilities of important stakeholders ▪ Revising the application of 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

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.
• IATA’s DG Compass 3-D Simulation for Acceptance Personnel is included as part of this course.

This course is recommended for:

• Personnel working for Airlines, Cargo terminal operators, Freight Forwarders or Ground handling companies who are responsible for accepting dangerous goods consignments and who need to revalidate their existing certificate
• Personnel who perform acceptance of dangerous goods cargo consignments and who need to revalidate their existing certificate

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.