IATA recognizes that this is best achieved through a Competency-Based Training and Assessment approach (CBTA), and therefore this course has been designed following the new Dangerous Goods Training Guidelines on CBTA principles in the IATA DGR appendix H.This interactive course will guide you in the tasks and responsibilities to ensure that you are competent to perform your job function in compliance with the provisions of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) – appendix H 6.2 (Persons responsible for processing and accepting goods presented as general cargo), fulfil your dangerous goods training requirements and be in full compliance with the regulations.
Course format
• This self-study e-learning course requires approximately 4 hours of study, to be completed within 6 months.
What you will learn
Upon completing this course, you will have the skills to:
• Identify and classify dangerous goods.
• Interpret hazard communication.
• Detect hidden dangerous goods in cargo and mail.
• Learn to check documentation and packages for indications of undeclared dangerous goods.
• Explain the basic Emergency Response procedures
Course content
• Freight forwarder staff involved in the handling, processing, and accepting goods presented as general cargo.
• Operator and ground handling agent staff involved in handling, processing, and accepting goods presented as general cargo.
• Airline and cargo training specialists
• Operations managers and frontline supervisors
Certificate awarded
Upon successful completion of the exam, you will be awarded a Certificate available for you to print for your records.
Exam information
Please read the General Information on self-study exams.
• Exam Delivery Method: Non-supervised online-based exam. The exam can be taken at any time at your convenience.
• Access to the current IATA DGR is required to complete the exam.
• Exam Format: Multiple choice questions
• Number of questions: 30
• Time Allowance: 75 minutes
• Passing Grade: 80% correct answers
• Number of exam attempts: 2
