This course trains for function 7.1 in IATA’s Dangerous Goods Training Guidance. Previously, this was covered in categories 1, 3 & 6 of IATA DGR training regulations and was known as Air Transport Dangerous Goods.
For whom
This course is recommended for “Personnel responsible for preparing shipments of dangerous goods for transport by air, including classification” according to IATA’s Dangerous Goods Regulations – Section 1.5.
What do you learn?
Topics covered include:
- The basics of dangerous goods
- Classification and identification of dangerous goods
- Packaging options and quantity limitation
- Packaging requirements
- Marking and labeling
- Overpacks
- Documentation
- Reporting accidents involving dangerous goods
Practical Information
- Duration: three days classroom (basic); two days classroom (refresher)
- Time: from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Price: € 600, – excl. VAT (basic); € 325, – excl. VAT (repeat)
- Cost of registration with IATA: €65.
- Course materials provided: IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (in use), course book including exercises to prepare for the exam
- Required prior training: online awareness training associated with this training or comparable certification (basic); valid certificate ‘7.1A – Classification and Preparation of Dangerous Goods for Air Transport’ or valid certificate ‘Air Transport of Dangerous Goods – Category 6’ (repeat)
