Dangerous Goods on-the-job Trainer & Competency Assessor

3-day (18 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

The IATA Dangerous Goods On-the-Job Trainer & Competency Assessor Course is designed to equip aviation professionals with the skills to develop and deliver effective on-the-job training (OJT) programs, perform structured and consistent assessments of learning against defined competencies and required proficiency levels for dangerous goods activities, and ensure safety standards are met. You will learn to identify training needs, facilitate practical sessions, evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback and document outcomes. The course covers Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), competency-based training, assessment techniques and the role of a supervisor as both mentor and assessor, fostering trainee development and improving overall performance.

Course Code: DGC028VCEN02

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 18 hours to complete and be held over 3 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

• Certified individuals holding a valid Dangerous Goods (DG) certificate relevant to their specific functions, or those who can provide evidence of having completed appropriate dangerous goods training.
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• 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

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account. Please have your login details ready.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions 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 B2B Training Specialist 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’.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize individual training requirements, and design and develop effective on-the-job training sessions
• Facilitate practical training and accurately evaluate trainee performance against the defined standards and provide constructive feedback
• Enhance active listening and observation skills and feedback delivery techniques
• Document training outcomes and assessments in structured reports
• Create checklists for OJT assessments and understand the role of a supervisor as a mentor and coach, fostering trainee development and improving performance

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Introduction to Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR)
• Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) principles
• Planning and conducting On-the-Job Training (OJT) sessions
• Identifying interim and final competencies and their identified observable behavioral outcomes.
• Developing and using different functional Assessment Checklists
• Effective communication skills for assessors
• Evaluating trainee performance and providing feedback
• Writing comprehensive assessment reports
• Supervisor as a mentor and coach in addition to assessor’s role.

This course is recommended for:

• Dangerous Goods Instructors
• Operational Supervisors and Managers
• Providers of Dangerous Goods Training Services
• Civil Aviation Authority Inspectors

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.