Air DG Initial (IATA)

Program Description

This 3-day program is for personnel who have little or no previous knowledge and experience in dealing with dangerous goods, internationally, by air.

This program has been designed to assist Shipper's, Freight Forwarder's, Importers/Exporters, and Airline Acceptance Agents with their responsibilities in dealing with Dangerous Goods shipments, according to the current International Air Transport Association's Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR), and the applicable parts of the Canadian TDGR.

CIFFA is an IATA Dangerous Goods Accredited School, and as such meets its stringent requirements and high standards. Our program also meets the requirements of the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations.

This program provides both general background information, as well as detailed information on identification, packing, marking, labelling and documenting Dangerous Goods. An additional section on the current Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (TDGR) is included.

Lecture, discussion, handouts, exercises, group activities, and case studies will provide the participant with an enhanced learning environment.

The current edition of the IATA DGR is used as the main reference source for this program, and is provided for the participant's use while attending this program. Participants are provided a personal copy of handouts and exercises, which may be used later as on the job reference material.

Prerequisites

None, however previous knowledge of dangerous goods and experience in air transportation industry would be an asset.

Program Curriculum

Day 1
Introduction
How to Use the Regulations
Applicability
Limitations
Classification
Identification
Packing

Pacakge Specifications

Day 2
Marking and Labelling
Documentation

Handling

Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations (including basic Emergency Procedures)

Day 3
Case Studies

Examination

Examination

A program-end exam will demonstrate the participant's competency in dealing with Dangerous Goods shipments, internationally, by air. The passing grade for this exam is 80%. The exam is structured to reinforce the learning acquired through the various Review Exercises conducted during the Program, and will be very similar to the Review Exercises and especially to the Case Studies dealt with on the morning of Day 3.

Program Schedule and Pricing

For the current year's Air Dangerous Goods Training Schedule and pricing, please click here.

Program Registration

First priority is given to employees of CIFFA Regular members. Second priority is given to employees of CIFFA Associate members. Where space permits, non-members are accepted at the discretion of the CIFFA Secretariat, subject to certain conditions.

Please complete the CIFFA Professional Education Program Registration Form, and mail to the CIFFA office, along with your cheque(s) as payment of the Program fees. If payment is by Visa Card or American Express, then a faxed or e-mailed registration is permitted.

Full payment of the Program fee must be made upon registration.

GST #R122975436.

This Professional Education Program fulfills the requirements of Bill C 90, as defined by the Société Québecoise de Development de la Main d'Oeuvre.

Registration Deadline

The deadline for registration is one month prior to the start of the Program.

Registration Confirmation

Confirmation of your registration, and Program details will be sent to you after the processing of your completed Registration Form and fee payment.

Refund Policy for Dangerous Goods Training Programs

Due to extensive and locked-in financial commitments by CIFFA, the following refund policy is in effect.

Cancellations received:

- more than 4 weeks prior to program start = Full refund (minus a $50.00 admin fee)
- between 4 and 2 weeks prior to program start = 50% refund
- less than 2 weeks prior to program start = No refund

Please note that substitutions of participants is permitted, at no charge.

Participants who cancel or no show, and have not yet paid the program fee, will be invoiced according to the above Refund Policy, as applicable.

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