Some of these topics are also explored in the following virtual classroom course:

Did you know that in the past 3 years, 537 participants from 107 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About

This course focuses on techniques and strategies to plan a robust dangerous goods training program. You will learn how to develop a training session, impart learning through active learning, sequence learning activities to ensure an effective mix and flow, and conclude a training session with an emphasis on knowledge transfer so you can apply the learning back on the job. You will practice a variety of core techniques to lead adult learning, instructional design, and facilitation techniques. In addition, ample opportunity will be available to apply these techniques and strategies during the course.

This course is available at IATA Training Centers and Regional Training Partner locations, and on-demand as in-house training.

Course code: TCGH-01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Student performance and knowledge will be evaluated on 2 examinations - DGR and Instructional Techniques

Note: A mandatory Dangerous Goods Regulations exam for category 6 will be given to assess technical competence.

Prerequisites

• Participants must hold a valid DGR Category 6 certificate for the entire duration of the course they attend
• Participants must have at least 5 years working knowledge and experience in hazardous materials and safety operations, or cargo operations
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• To attend a class scheduled at one of our training centers: Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.
• To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Write training objectives and formulate test questions for a given target group
• Develop a DGR training program using instructional design techniques
• Facilitate learning by applying effective facilitation techniques
• Prepare visual aids required for the training unit

Course content

• Understanding and applying adult learning theory
• Leveraging adult learner differences
• Instructional planning, methods and learning outcomes
• Producing structured lesson plans
• Designing effective examinations
• Mastering facilitation techniques and first day of class strategies
• The effective use of media and visual aids
• Classroom management

Please come prepared with the following materials:

• Calculator:This course involves calculation exercise
• Laptop: You will create a teaching portfolio as a class project

Supporting material

• Participants will receive complimentary copies of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual and Dangerous Goods Regulations Training Workbook 1

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• Dangerous Goods instructors for category 1, 2, 3 and 6 as per Table 1.5.A of the IATA DGR
• Instructional designers responsible to develop DGR training program for all categories

Airlines training specialists and instructional designers for categories 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 might be interested in attending IATA's Dangerous Goods Instructional Techniques course

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.