Develop a solid foundation for your cargo career by learning the regulatory requirements to handle the air transport of dangerous goods.

The regulatory requirements for transporting dangerous goods by air are complex and detailed. The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Professional Diploma helps you understand the intricacies of the regulations, allowing you to safely and efficiently handle this special cargo.

This diploma prepares you to:

• Prepare and process dangerous goods shipments
• Understand legal requirements, operational restrictions and governing entities
• Identify any weak links in your handling procedures
• Apply safety processes in your work place
• Champion dangerous goods compliance standards in your organization

Key subjects

• Background of the transport of dangerous goods
• Limitations of transport
• Requirements for shippers
• Classification and identification
• Packing, marking, labeling and documentation
• Acceptance
• Recognition of undeclared dangerous goods
• Storage and loading
• Provisions for passengers or crew
• Emergency procedures

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Who should attend

• Dangerous Goods Acceptance agent
• Dangerous Goods specialists
• Cargo operations manager
• Regulatory compliance specialists

Participants must complete four Required courses within two years.

A candidate must achieve a passing mark of 80% on any assignment or exam. To achieve distinction, a candidate must obtain 90%.