Objective01
Interpret and apply the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to the preparation of air cargo shipments.
Function 7.1IATA CBTA · Live Virtual
Preparing Dangerous Goods Consignments
Live virtual IATA DGR competency-based training for personnel responsible for preparing dangerous goods consignments for air transport.
Delivery
Live online
Language
English
Time
8:00–16:00 ET
Class size
Maximum 10
This live online, instructor-led IATA dangerous goods course helps shippers and cargo personnel across Canada prepare compliant air transport consignments. Complete initial or recurrent training and demonstrate competency in classification, packing, marking, labelling and documentation.
Learning objectives
What you will be prepared to do
Develop the practical knowledge and judgment required to perform the responsibilities assigned to Function 7.1 personnel with confidence and regulatory awareness.
Recurrent training refreshes these competencies and incorporates significant changes and amendments from the latest IATA DGR edition.
Objective02
Identify and classify dangerous goods, including applicable limitations, quantity provisions and variations.
Objective03
Select compliant packaging and correctly apply marks, labels and overpack requirements.
Objective04
Prepare accurate shipment documentation and complete a compliant dangerous goods consignment from start to finish.
2027 schedule
Initial and recurrent course dates
All sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time in an instructor-led live virtual classroom. Enrollment is limited to 10 participants.
Select the training option that matches your current qualification
24 hours · Tuesday–Thursday
Initial training
January 19–21, 2027
Tuesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
February 16–18, 2027
Tuesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
April 13–15, 2027
Tuesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
May 18–20, 2027
Tuesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
June 22–24, 2027
Tuesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
16 hours · Wednesday–Thursday
Recurrent training
January 27–28, 2027
Wednesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
February 24–25, 2027
Wednesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
April 21–22, 2027
Wednesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
May 26–27, 2027
Wednesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
July 7–8, 2027
Wednesday–Thursday · Eastern Time
Course options and tuition
Initial or recurrent training
Choose the option that matches your current experience and certification status.
Initial training
CAD $1,200 per participant
Duration
24 hours
Schedule
3 consecutive days
No previous dangerous goods experience is required. Recommended level: Basic.
Review available datesRecurrent training
CAD $1,000 per participant
Duration
16 hours
Schedule
2 consecutive days
Valid prior training for the corresponding function is required. Recommended level: Intermediate.
Review recurrent datesWho should attend
Training aligned to your assigned function
- Shippers and packing personnel
- Manufacturers and exporters of dangerous goods
- Personnel responsible for classification, packing, marking or labelling
- Operator personnel acting as the shipper
Course content
Topics covered during the course
- Regulatory framework, stakeholder responsibilities and compliance obligations
- General limitations, forbidden dangerous goods, exemptions and State or Operator variations
- Classification, identification, UN numbers, proper shipping names and packing groups
- Packing instructions, package specifications and net quantity limits
- Marks, hazard and handling labels, and overpack requirements
- Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods and air waybill information
- Reporting requirements and communication of hazards through the transport chain
- Case studies, practical shipment and documentation exercises, and final assessment
This function course does not include the preparation of Class 7 radioactive material consignments.
IATA DGR during class
The current IATA DGR edition will be made available for participants to use during the course. Personal copies are not included in tuition.
Participant purchase option
Participants may purchase their own IATA DGR copy at special pricing available through GGM as a CBTA Provider.
Assessment and certificate
A final result of 80% or higher is required. Eligible certificates are normally valid for 24 months.
Related IATA CBTA course
Function 7.3 · Accepting Dangerous Goods Consignments
Course FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Key details about this live online IATA dangerous goods course for participants in Canada.
Is the Preparing Dangerous Goods Consignments course delivered online?
Yes. Every session is delivered live online in English by an instructor, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
Who should take initial training versus recurrent training?
Initial training is intended for participants who do not hold valid prior training for the assigned function. Recurrent training is for personnel who already hold valid training for the same function and need to renew their competency.
How long is the IATA dangerous goods course?
Initial training lasts 24 hours over three consecutive days. Recurrent training lasts 16 hours over two consecutive days.
Will I receive a certificate after the course?
Participants must achieve a final result of 80% or higher. Eligible certificates are normally valid for 24 months.
Can participants join from anywhere in Canada?
Yes. The course is delivered in a live virtual classroom and is available to participants across Canada. Sessions follow Eastern Time.