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Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Accepting DG Consignments Function in Table 7.3 – Initial Course Description

This course is recommended for ‘Personnel Responsible for Accepting Dangerous Goods Consignments’ as per IATA’s DGR – section 1.5 and in accordance with function 7.3 in IATA’s ‘Dangerous Goods Training Guidance. ‘Ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements and accept dangerous goods consignments 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 organization to fulfil its responsibility towards ensuring a competent, well-trained workforce.

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    Course Objectives

    Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

    • Fulfil the regulatory compliance requirements

    • Perform tasks involved in accepting dangerous goods consignments

    • Apply IATA’s DGR manual and verify accuracy of dangerous goods transport documents, packages, marking and labelling

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

    Exam & Certificate

    • An IATA + GCAA Certificate is awarded upon successful.
    • Completion of the course and an assessment. (Passing 80%).

    Course Content

    Understanding the basics of dangerous goods

    • Legal responsibilities of important stakeholders

    • Understanding and applying relevant sections of current IATA DGR

    • Importance of accurate identification and classification of dangerous goods

    • Safety implications of packaging types, and net quantity limitations

    • End-to-end communication of hazards and handling requirements using correct marks and labels

    • Radioactive material transportation

    • Completing the acceptance checklist correctly to fulfil mandatory verification requirements

    • Impact of State and Operator variations on dangerous goods acceptance

    • Duration: 5 Days (40 hours)

    Prerequisite

    • Working knowledge of English language (Read, Write, Speak)

    • Basic concepts of mathematics