Competency-Based Training for Dangerous Goods Inspectors

5-day (30 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

IATA's Competency Based Training for Dangerous Goods Inspectors course provides you with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to effectively validate and approve training systems, processes, procedures, course materials and content in accordance with the CBTA approach. You will be equipped to conduct inspections, oversight, or audits of any dangerous goods training program to ensure compliance with regulations. Inspectors play a critical role in ensuring compliance with national and international regulations for dangerous goods training programs within their jurisdiction. With the adoption of the ICAO Competency Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) approach to dangerous goods, the importance of an inspector's functions has only increased.

Course code: DGC012VCEN02

Course format

• The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• The course will take you approximately 30 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

• A minimum of two years’ experience in the process related to dangerous goods training approval or validation.
• Recommended level is Intermediate.
• 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. 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’.

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Develop a thorough understanding of the Competency Based Training (CBTA) approach to dangerous goods training
• Apply CBTA concepts, principles and components in relation to their inspection, oversight or audit processes
• Evaluate training needs analysis (TNA), program design and development processes and evaluation methodology
• Examine supporting documents and evidence materials
• Observe and evaluate training delivery

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Inspecting, overseeing, or auditing of:
  • Training management and governance policies and processes
  • Training program components
  • Training and assessment plans
  • Training records and documentation
  • Training modules and content
• Observing training delivery and assessment
• Evaluating training effectiveness and instructors’ performance and competency
• Assessing continuous improvement measures

This course is recommended for:

• Inspectors from national Civil Aviation Authorities
• Auditors from airlines, airports, cargo terminal operators, ground handling agents and training organizations

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.