Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Preparing DG Consignements - Air Freight

This training is recommended for 'Personnel Responsible for Preparing Dangerous Goods Consignments' as per IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.1 in IATA's' Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'.

Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements to prepare dangerous goods consignments and the necessary accompanying documentations for transportation by air with complete confidence. Learn from industry experts and acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to correctly interpret and apply IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (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 organisation to fulfil its responsibility towards ensuring a competent, well-trained workforce.

• Fulfil the regulatory compliance requirements

• Perform tasks involved in preparing dangerous goods consignments and documentation

• Apply IATA’s DGR manual to process accurately of dangerous goods consignments

• Recognise the legal responsibilities of stakeholders involved in transportation of dangerous goods by air
  

• Legal responsibilities of key stakeholders

• Understanding and applying relevant sections of current IATA DGR

• Classification and identification of dangerous goods

• Required transport documentations: Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD), air waybill

• Safety implications of packaging types, and net quantity limitations

• End-to-end communication of hazards

• Handling requirements using correct marks and labels

• Packing, marking and labelling requirements: UN specifications, limited quantities and other packaging

• Reporting to appropriate authorities as required
  

• Understanding the basics of dangerous goods
  

• Classifying dangerous goods

• Preparing dangerous goods shipment

• Review and final assessment
  

Personnel involved in preparing dangerous goods consignments:

• Shippers and packers

• Manufacturers and exporters of dangerous goods or products contain dangerous goods

• Cargo agents, Consolidators and Freight Forwarder

• Operator’s staff acting as shippers
  

• Serge Soucek - DGM

• Michele Bodson - DGM

Participants must hold a valid Dangerous Goods Regulations for Acceptance Personnel certificate (or equivalent Category 6) for the entire duration of the course.

An IATA Certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course and final assessment.