Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel

About the Course

The Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel e-learning course provides essential knowledge and skills for professionals handling and processing general cargo in the air transport industry.

A safe and efficient air transport system depends on a competent workforce. This interactive course ensures that participants are trained in accordance with IATA’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) approach, as outlined in IATA DGR Section 1.5 and Function 7.2 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Training Guidance.

Through engaging, scenario-based learning, participants will develop the competence required to identify, process, and manage general cargo safely and in full compliance with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

This self-paced course requires approximately 4 hours of study and is ideal for freight forwarders, ground handling agents, and airline operations personnel involved in accepting or processing goods presented as general cargo.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify and classify dangerous goods

• Interpret hazard communication and labeling

• Detect hidden dangerous goods in cargo and mail

• Check documentation and packaging for undeclared dangerous goods

• Explain the basic Emergency Response procedures related to dangerous goods

Key Topics Covered

• Fundamentals of dangerous goods regulations

• Recognition of dangerous goods and hazard communication

• Documentation indicators of undeclared dangerous goods

• Procedures for reporting dangerous goods incidents and accidents

Certificate Awarded

Upon successful completion of the final exam, participants will receive an Award of Completion issued by IATA, available to print for personal records.