Cargo Handling and Acceptance | DGR 7.2 + DGR 7.4 | IATA | Previously Category 7 & 8 | Initial

Provides Cargo Acceptance Personnel with the necessary knowledge on Dangerous Goods labelling and handling, in accordance with IATA DGR Category 7, Table 1.5.A, and provides air cargo shipper personnel involved in the handling, storage, and stowage of cargo, mail, or supplies with the required knowledge on Dangerous Goods labelling and handling.

Personnel responsible for processing and accepting cargo presented as general cargo, as well as personnel responsible for handling cargo in the warehouse, loading and unloading unit load devices (ULDs), and loading and unloading aircraft cargo compartments.

At the end of the DGR training, participants will have the necessary knowledge to identify and classify dangerous goods, recognize and identify dangerous goods labels and package specification markings, take into account the provisions for dangerous goods in passenger and crew baggage, become familiar with dangerous goods emergency response procedures, understand the rules for loading, storage, and inspection, complete the NOTOC (Notification to Captain) for dangerous goods, and this training has been developed following a competency-based training and assessment approach in accordance with Chapter 7 of the IATA DGR Manual.

240 minutes

At the end of the course, a final assessment or multiple-choice test is conducted. The student must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass. The student has two opportunities to successfully complete the assessment.

Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will receive a certificate via email. The certificate is valid for 24 months.

2 years

Recognize the applicability of dangerous goods, understand general limitations, identify functions and responsibilities, understand the importance of classification and packaging, understand hazard communication, become familiar with basic emergency response, plan the load, prepare cargo for the aircraft, load the aircraft, unload the aircraft, report dangerous goods accidents, report dangerous goods incidents, report undeclared or misdeclared dangerous goods, and report dangerous goods occurrences.