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Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) Regulations (IATA DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments (all Classes) - Initial
- About This Course​
This course is for shippers and freight forwarders with responsibilities that include preparing dangerous goods/hazmat consignments intended for air transport.
Successful completion will provide initial certification to enable you to apply the International Air Transport Association Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) to consignments of dangerous goods/hazmat shipped by air.
This course will provide you with the knowledge to interpret the IATA DGR, using the experience you will gain to apply the requirements to consignments of dangerous goods and hazardous materials being sent by air transport.
The contents of the IATA DGR relating to the preparation of dangerous goods/hazmat shipments are covered. These include:
- Legislation, to give you an understanding of the legal aspects and responsibilities of shipper, agents, and airlines
- Applicability of the IATA DGR
- Limitations imposed on cargo and baggage, and by states and operators
- Classification of dangerous substances and articles
- Identification and the use of proper shipping names
- Packing
- Marking and labelling
- Documentation
- U.S. 49 CFR requirements for domestic and international air freight shipments
- Radioactive materials
This course is designed for personnel who have either no previous dangerous goods/hazmat compliance training, or who have let their accreditation lapse. The course fulfills ICAO, IATA and 49 CFR training requirements.
Successful completion will qualify you to prepare dangerous goods/hazmat consignments for carriage by air for two years.
To maintain the currency of your accreditation you can renew your qualification in the 3 months before its expiration by completing relevant refresher training.
What’s included
Included in this course is access to all online learning and assessment materials.
Course format
This course is intended to be self-paced, so that you can complete it at times that are convenient for you. It should take about ten hours to complete (varies by student).
Your performance will be based on an assessment at the end of the training course. This assessment will properly and fairly measure your competency against industry-defined benchmarks. Results, in the form of ‘competent’ or ‘not yet competent’ are provided under a competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) system.
Who is this course for?
For shippers and freight forwarders responsible for preparing dangerous goods/hazmat consignments intended for air transport.
Requirements
To complete this course access to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) is required while you are undertaking the learning and assessments parts of the course.
Current editions of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) manual are available for purchase from DG Air Training Centre. Limited access and full publications are available.
Which publication do you require?
- The seven-day and thirty-day versions are for students that only require the publication to complete the course
- The full-access version is for complete access to the publication for the year. Students will purchase this publication to be used throughout the year in their day-to-day work
Use these links to purchase or find out more about these publications.
IATA DGR Latest Edition (English) – Seven day access (Fee $58.50 AUD)
IATA DGR Latest Edition (English) – Thirty day access (Fee $110 AUD)
IATA DGR Latest Edition (English) – Full access (Fee $478.50 AUD)
Recognized training
Competent Authority Approvals
Australia – Civil Aviation Safety Authority instrument CASA.DGTNG.217-0 made under regulations 92.110 and 92.120 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.
Competencies achieved
ICAO/IATA H.6.1 Function: Personnel responsible for preparing dangerous goods consignments (Categories 1 and 3).
ICAO/IATA H.6.3 Function: Personnel responsible for processing or accepting dangerous goods consignments (Category 6)
- Course Details
- Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) Regulations (IATA DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments (excluding Radioactive)
- Assessment one
- Assessment two
- Assessment three
- Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) Regulations (IATA DGR) for Preparing Radioactive Consignments
- Assessment four
- Assessment five
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Price: A$476.00
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- Frequently Asked Questions
Which product is most suitable for me?
We offer both IATA/HAZMAT and IMDG training courses. If you are unsure what training you are after you can email us at training@dgair.com.au or call us at 1300 651 248
How do I enroll in a Dangerous Goods course?
Individual or Business-to-Consumer (B2C) purchases
- Visit https://wisetechacademy.com to search for your course
- Click on the Explore button and select Dangerous Goods (Hazmat) from the top of the list of industry courses
- Click on the relevant course, then click on the blue Log In button
- Click on the link to Sign Up and follow the prompts to Create new account. If you are creating new accounts for other people, please ensure the name used in creating the account needs is the name of the person taking the course. Certificates of completion will be issued in the name of this person.
- If you are enrolling additional users, repeat the last step
Business -to-Business (B2B) through a corporate domain
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What payment methods are available?
B2C purchases can be made using a credit card once the user account has been created.
B2B enrolments through a corporate domain are billed monthly in arrears based on course
Are the courses recognised by airports globally?
All of our IATA/HAZMAT courses meet the requirements of ICAO and are globally recognised.
How do I get my certificate?
After successfully completing the assessment, you'll be able to download and print your certificate.
To download and print your certificate, simply 'Log in'Â and navigate to your 'My learning'Â page and click the 'View certificate' link against the name of your course course.
How do my staff access their courses?
Once your staff’s enrolment is completed through your domain administrator (B2B), you will receive an enrolment confirmation with details of how to login. Contact us if you still haven’t received your enrolment confirmation.