General Cargo Acceptance Personnel | DGR 7.2 | IATA | Previously Category 7 | Initial

Provides Cargo Acceptance Personnel with knowledge of the labels and handling of dangerous goods, in accordance with IATA DGR Cat. 7 Table 1.5.A

Personnel responsible for processing and accepting goods presented as general cargo

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 marks

Take into account the provisions for Dangerous Goods in passengers’ and crew’s baggage

Familiarize themselves with dangerous goods emergency response procedures

Know the rules for loading, storage and inspection

Complete the document (NOTOC) notification to the captain of dangerous goods

This training has been developed using a competency-based training and assessment approach: Chapter 7 of the IATA DGR manual.

180 minutes

At the end of the course, a multiple-choice exam is administered. Students must achieve a minimum score of 80% to pass. Students have two attempts to pass the exam.

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 the general limitations

Identify functions and responsibilities

Understand the importance of classification and packaging

Understand hazard communication

Familiarize with basic emergency response

Plan the load

Prepare the load for the aircraft

Load the aircraft

Unload the aircraft

Report accidents involving dangerous goods

Report dangerous goods incidents

Report undeclared or incorrectly declared dangerous goods

Report dangerous goods occurrences