Flight operations officers & flight dispatchers | DGR 7.8 | IATA | Previously Category 10 | Initial

Provides air cargo shipper personnel involved in the handling, storage, and stowage of cargo, mail, or supplies with the necessary knowledge on Dangerous Goods labelling and handling.

Flight operations officers and flight dispatchers

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, and become familiar with dangerous goods emergency response procedures. This training has been developed following a competency-based training and assessment approach in accordance with Chapter 7 of the IATA DGR Manual.

180 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, and manage dangerous goods before and during the flight.