Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Accepting DG Consignments - Recurrent (classroom)
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About the course
3-day (24 hours) 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 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 towards ensuring a competent, well-trained workforce. This course is available at
IATA Training Centers and Regional Training Partner locations, and on-demand as
in-house training.
Course Code: TCGG-62
Course format
- This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
- 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
To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.
There are no scheduled classes at the moment
What you will learn
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
Course content
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
Who should attend
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
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.