Available at key regional and transport hub locations throughout the UK, our Open Classroom Courses are planned and scheduled in advance on a fixed annual programme.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air Certification
Learn how to be compliant with regulations and correctly prepare dangerous goods for transport by air.
Course Overview
Meet the legal requirements to transport dangerous goods by air with this course. Our dangerous goods by air certification training course is ideal for delegates who have not completed this training before. Successful candidates receive a certificate of competence, valid for two years, after which they must revalidate their qualification.
CAA
UK Civil Aviation Authority Approved
92%
Pass Rate
IATA DGR
Loan copy of the IATA included on both our classroom & online courses
Length
3 Days (classroom), 5 Modules (online)
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Navigate, and locate key information in the IATA Regulations to ship any class of dangerous goods (excluding Class 7 – radioactive material).
Safely Pack, mark, and label dangerous goods for Air Transport.
Correctly complete the Dangerous Goods checklist for airline & acceptance staff
Correctly complete dangerous goods documentation (the shippers declaration) in compliance with the IATA regulations.
Course Content
- Overview of the Regulations (ICAO, IATA, ADR, IMDG)
- UN Specification Marking
- Examine dangerous goods incidents
- Marking and Labelling of Packages
- Classification, Proper shipping names and UN numbers
- Different Dangerous Goods Packed Together
- State and Operator Variations
- Shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods
- Types of Packaging
- Shipment Checking
- Packaging Instructions
- Air Waybill completion
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Shippers/ Consignors of Fully Regulated Dangerous Goods by Air
Acceptance Staff at Airlines
Operations Teams
Freight Forwarders
Couriers
Dangerous Goods Packers
Handling Agents
Course Dates
# SELECTED
| Start Date | Finish Date | Duration | Location | Fee | Course Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/01/2025 | 15/01/2025 | 3 Days | Heathrow | £645.00 | |
| 13/01/2025 | 17/01/2025 | 5 Modules | Live Online | £645.00 | |
| 20/01/2025 | 22/01/2025 | 3 Days | Manchester | £645.00 | |
| 27/01/2025 | 29/01/2025 | 3 Days | East Midlands | £645.00 | |
| 03/02/2025 | 05/02/2025 | 3 Days | Heathrow | £645.00 | |
| 10/02/2025 | 12/02/2025 | 3 Days | Stansted | £645.00 | |
| 10/02/2025 | 14/02/2025 | 5 Modules | Live Online | £645.00 | |
| 17/02/2025 | 19/02/2025 | 3 Days | Southampton | £645.00 | |
| 24/02/2025 | 26/02/2025 | 3 Days | Gatwick | £645.00 | |
| 03/03/2025 | 05/03/2025 | 3 Days | Heathrow | £645.00 |
Delivery
Delivery
Delivery
Classroom Training
Live Online Training
Our tutor-led online training courses enable you to learn about dangerous goods transport from the comfort of your home or workplace.
In-House Training
For organisations with larger numbers or those looking for a more personal approach to training we can have a trainer deliver training exclusively to you online or on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions?
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate lasts two years, after which to maintain the validation to ship dangerous goods by air you’ll need to attend a revalidation course.
Do I need a certificate to ship dangerous goods?
Yes, legally you cannot ship dangerous goods by air in the UK or overseas without a certificate from the CAA or alternative valid competent authority.
Does the course cover the IATA and ICAO regulations?
Does the course cover the IATA and ICAO regulations? The course meets the training requirements outlined in the ICAO technical instructions as mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority. For the purposes of training we use the IATA manual, since this is more commonly used commercially.
Are there any pre-study requirements?
There are no pre-study requirements for this training course, however, we recommend discussing your objectives with your manager before attending the course. It is also helpful to share UN numbers with the trainer on the course so they can personalise the training as much as possible.
Is the exam taken on the course?
Yes, the exam will be conducted during the course at the very end.
How does the exam work online?
We will ship you an exam paper in a tamper proof envelope that you will open on-camera in-front of our trainer. When the test concludes you will put the exam back in the sealed envelope.
Is the certificate valid overseas?
Every country has its own enforcement regime and interpretation of the training requirements. Many countries will recognise our UK CAA approved training course, but, please check local arrangements with your own competent authority.
I only ship small quantities – is this course right for me?
This training course will enable you to ship any quantity of dangerous goods by air allowed within the regulations. If you do ship smaller quantities within the excepted and limited quantities thresholds we do offer a simplified training course.
I only ship lithium batteries – is this course right for me?
This training course will enable you to ship any quantity of dangerous goods by air allowed within the regulations, including lithium batteries. We do, however, have a specialist lithium battery training course focused solely on battery transport and the practicalities of shipping them by air, road & sea.
Does the training cover radioactive material?
This course covers all classes of dangerous goods, apart from radioactive (class 7). We have a separate specialist course covering class 7 substances for transport by air. See here.
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