Infectious Substances Transport - Train the Trainer (classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 75 participants from 16 countries have taken this course with IATA?

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

Instructors in our industry need to have strong skills in both instructional techniques and their subject area. This course will show you how to train personnel at all levels about the intricacies of shipping infectious substances by air. While learning key instructional skills, you will also gain confidence in your knowledge of handling potentially dangerous pathogens over the entire shipping process. You will also have multiple opportunities to evaluate your approach to the design, delivery, and assessment of training. With a strong focus on presentation skills and training best practices, you will gain valuable feedback from experienced facilitators in a practical and constructive learning environment.

Course code: TCGG-10

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 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

• Participants should have 2 years working knowledge and experience in hazardous materials and/or infectious substances.
• 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

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

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 completion of this course you will be able to:

• Design and prepare a course
• Conduct a course from start to wrap-up
• Apply the principles of learning and active training
• Teach the technical aspects of shipping infectious substances by air
• Reference the current Infectious Substances Shipping Regulations (ISSR) based on the most recent IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual
• Guide students through a course workbook in conjunction with the current Infectious Substances Shipping Regulations publication
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a course and of your training techniques

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Classification, labelling, documentation, handling and emergency procedures for infectious substances
• Application of the current edition of the Infectious Substances Shipping Guidelines manual
• Lesson planning techniques
• Course design and development
• Instructional methods and strategies

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest IATA Infectious Substances Shipping 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.

This course is recommended for:

• Instructors
• Laboratory and research professionals
• Health and medical professionals

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.