This is an entry level course designed for the beginner or anyone new to the regulations related to shipping dangerous goods by air. This course is also relevant to any individuals responsible for shipping dangerous goods (packaging goods and preparing shipping documentation).

YOU WILL REQUIRE A PHYSICAL COPY OF THE IATA DANGEROUS GOODS REGULATIONS TO COMPLETE THIS TRAINING.

This content developer is recognized by the International Competency Assessment Board (I-CAB) for its expertise in this subject matter and is listed as a competency development resource for I-CAB assessment participants.

Overview of the federal and international regulations (ICAO/IATA)
Use of the IATA book
Operator and state variations
Classification of dangerous goods according to IATA (ICAO)
Using the dangerous goods list
General packaging requirements
UN specification packaging
Selecting a packing instruction
Understanding packaging instructions for cargo or passenger aircraft
Overpacks
Marking and labeling
Shipping documents
Overview of placard requirements
Segregation of dangerous goods
Accidental releases and reporting
Limitations and exceptions
Security awareness

Approximately 4 hours

Testing conducted in this online Shipping Dangerous Goods by Air course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. You are able to repeat the course four times if the pass mark is not achieved.

Upon completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print. This certificate is valid for two years based on IATA/ICAO regulations.