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

About the course

5-day (40 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

For Personnel Responsible for Accepting Dangerous Goods Consignments as per IATA DGR section 1.5 and in accordance with CBTA approach for well-defined function H.6.3. | 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.

This virtual course was developed to address and enable learners to obtain DGR certificates under current travel and business limitations due to COVID-19. We strongly advise that you check with your appropriate local authority if a virtual classroom training solution will be accepted.

Course Code: TCGG-61-VC

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 40 hours to complete and be held over 5 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

• Recommended level is Entry-level and 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 salesperson 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’.

What you will learn

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

Course content

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 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 – Initial is included as part of this course.

Who should attend

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

Certificate awarded

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.