To transport dangerous goods by air and handle hazardous air cargo on the ground, you must have the proper certifications. Special Cargo College offers the courses that prepare you for the exam appropriate to your position. These courses are taught using the IATA DGR (Dangerous Goods Regulations), the manual for the air transport of dangerous goods.
IATA Exam
In the Netherlands, the exam is not administered by an independent party, such as the CBR, for example, but is provided by the training provider, as are the courses themselves. In doing so, that trainer must obviously also meet the legal requirements. Therefore, training and assessments must be approved by the Environmental and Transport Inspectorate. Special Cargo College is recognized by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management as a training and examination institute for (IATA) training in the transport of dangerous goods by air.
The benefits of an IATA course at Special Cargo
- Different starting times every month at Schiphol or online
- Possibility of in-company training
- Training and examination institute recognized by IATA
- Special Cargo is the first training provider accredited to the new IATA CBTA methodology
IATA CBTA: the new training methodology
Since July 1, 2023, all IATA training must be competency-based. The new methodology CBTA (Competency Based Training & Assessment) then becomes leading. This is a change for trainees and trainers, but it offers mostly benefits.
This is because the course material is primarily based on the function of the students, which means that a lot of irrelevant material can be omitted and the courses are a lot more efficient. Special Cargo is the first training provider in the Netherlands to be IATA CBTA-accredited, so we take the new methodology very seriously. Want to know more about CBTA? Then read our interview with co-founder Hans van der Maat or register for the free whitepaper (using the form at the bottom of the article).
Course offerings IATA
Through Special Cargo College, you can choose from a very wide range of courses, both basic and recurrent. We also offer a wide range of e-learning and English-language courses. Check out our current IATA course offerings below:
7.1 – Preparation of shipments.
7.2 – Acceptance of general cargo (online).
7.3 – Acceptance and handling of dangerous goods for transport by air.
7.4 – Loading and unloading of aircraft and ULDs (online).
7.5 – Baggage acceptance and handling (online).
7.6 – Planning aircraft loading (online)
7.7 – Flight crew (online).
7.9 – Cabin Personnel.
7.10- Security personnel.
