We privilege enjoyable learning with the help of games and didactic material. Each participant will receive a training booklet for future reference and a training certificate in accordance with Transport Canada standards.
Since certification in the transport of dangerous goods by air must be renewed every 2 years, this training is intended for people who have already taken IATA training and who need to update their certification.
If you send dangerous goods by air, even in small quantities, this training becomes a must. If you wonder about any of the following questions in the course of your work, IATA training will enable you to send compliant packages and avoid rejected and returned shipments. The shipment of a dangerous product by air begins in the laboratory with a correct classification, the verification that the product can be sent by air as well as the choice of packaging.
This training is focused on shipping hazardous materials by air. You will learn how to prepare your packages so that they comply with the regulations in force and how to produce the necessary documents for these shipments. This is a refresher course, so you must have completed IATA training in the past. This training will allow you to update yourself with the regulations.
This training aims to support companies that must send their products by air, according to IATA Regulations. Each participant will learn to master all the steps from classification to documentation for their shipments.
We will deal with the following topics:
The training also includes practical exercises to make the learning a reality. Each participant will receive a training workbook for future reference and a training certificate.
Objective of the module: to be able to
1.1 Legal responsibilities of each of the TDGR actors
1.1.1 The shipper and importer, the carrier and the handler
1.1.2 Offences and Penalties
1.1.3 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TMD) Regulations
1.2 IATA Regulations
1.2.1 Structure
1.2.2 States and operators variations
Objective of the module: to be able to
2.1 Classification
2.1.1 What is a dangerous good?
2.1.2 Definitions of classes 1 to 9
2.1.3 Lithium batteries (an introduction)
2.2 Dangerous Goods List and Numerical List
Objective of the module: to be able to
3.1 Characteristics of standardized packaging
3.1.1 Types and packaging codes
3.1.2 Requirements
3.1.3 Packing groups
3.2 Packing instruction
3.3 Packing instruction for lithium batteries
3.4 Overpack
Objective of the module: to be able to
4.1 Requirements for marking and labelling
4.2 Labels specific to air transport
4.3 Overpack
Objective of the module: to be able to
5.1 Shipper's declaration
5.1.1 Formats and requirements
5.1.2 Overpack
5.1.3 Canadian and U.S. Variation
5.2 Airway bill
Objective of the module: to be able to
6.1 Separation of incompatible goods
6.2 Spills and reports
Objective of the module: to be able to
7.1 Limitations and exceptions
7.2 Excepted quantity exceptions
7.3 Limited quantity exceptions
7.4 Other exceptions
7.5 All packed in one package
7.5.1 Q-value
7.6 Training
IATA training refers to specialized training that focuses on the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). These regulations are the global standard for commercial air transport of dangerous goods and are published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Although the IATA DGR is an industry document, it is based entirely on the Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations. This helps prevent incidents, protect crews and aircraft, and ensure public safety.
IATA refresher training is aimed at people who have already undergone initial IATA training in the past, and who need to be recertified. Any company shipping dangerous goods by sea must train its employees on IATA DGR to comply with TDG and international regulations. This course is aimed at all personnel involved in the preparation, handling and shipment of dangerous goods by sea. For example, employees with the following functions will need to be trained: packaging, labeling, bill of lading preparation, loading, and transportation.
IATA training is designed to ensure compliance with the International Air Regulations (IATA DGR). Topics covered include an introduction to IATA DGR and its use; the relationship between ICAO and IATA DGR; classification; labeling; shipping documents, packaging; segregation; exemptions, special provisions and training requirements.
The Refresher IATA training course lasts 7 hours. It includes practical exercises for each of the modules covered, to ensure that learning is fully integrated. The training also concludes with a knowledge assessment to ensure that all participants will be able to handle, request transport or carry dangerous goods.
Training is available either at your workplace or via videoconference. In both cases, a qualified instructor will give the course and be on hand to answer any questions.
Yes, you will receive a certificate containing the following information: the name and address of the employer's establishment, the employee's name, the expiry date of the training certificate and the aspects of handling, transport request or transport of dangerous goods for which the employee has received training.
The IATA refresher course is aimed at people who have already taken an initial IATA course in the past and need to be recertified. Participants will already be familiar with the regulations.
The training certificate expires 24 months after issue for air transport. It's important to note that the certificate is not transferable from one company to another, so if you change jobs, you'll have to take the training again with your new employer, even if the training is less than 2 years old, since the certificate must be signed by the employer.
The shipment of dangerous goods by air is subject to stringent safety regulations. In Canada, Transport Canada is the authority responsible for applying these rules. The main international reference is the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which are based on the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Technical Instructions. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in delays, substantial fines and even imprisonment.
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