Description
Who should take this course? This course is for individuals who are only shipping Excepted Quantities.
Choose this course if ALL of your inner packaging (i.e. a bottle) are 30 mL (1 oz) or less and the total gross weight of the package is 29 kg or less. There are some additional restrictions under IATA (Air) such as a total volume limit per package of one pint to one liter or less, but in general, if you never ship anything larger, this may be the only training you need. (Ground, Air & Ocean shipments) This course may be taken by those needing Initial or Recurrent training.
This course is also very good as an add-on course to give you additional function specific training in this topic.
Please Note: Prepayment is required for online training. Login credentials are released upon payment.
Prerequisites: None.
Training Valid For: 24 months (IATA) and 3 years (49 CFR & IMDG)
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Topics Covered
Upon completion of this course attendees will be able to:
- Identify the relationship between Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR), the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and the IMDG Code.
- Know shipper and operator responsibilities.
- Identify the nine classes of hazardous materials.
- Select a proper shipping name.
- Choose the appropriate packaging
- Properly prepare and identify packages of Excepted Quantities
- Complete shipping papers for Excepted Quantities using the 48CFR, IATA and IMDG Code
Required Materials
- Student Workbook
A downloadable workbook is available within the course (optional).
- Regulations
Current editions of 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations are recommended but not required. Students must provide their own copies, as they are not included with the course. Copies are available from our recommended suppliers.
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Exam
An exam concludes the course. Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Recommended Supplies
Sticky notes, pens, a highlighter, and note paper.
Location
Online from your desk.
- Complete your training from your desk or any convenient location with an internet connection.
Course Duration
Time Required:
- Estimated completion time: 1-3 hours.
- You have 3 months from the date of payment to complete the course.
- A one-time extension may be purchased if additional time is needed.
Additional Required Training
Depending on your job functions, additional training may be required:
- Function Specific Training - As long as you are not in a position where you have to read and interpret the regulations or determine compliance or acceptance, this course is sufficient for those workers following instructions and just handling shipments of Dangerous Goods. Ultimately (in the United States) your employer has final responsibility for determining if a hazmat employee is properly trained for their particular job function. Since there is a potential for limitless types of job functions as determined by an individual employer, we as your training provider can only suggest what types of additional training might be required.
Benefits
Benefits of Online Training:
- Train on a schedule that is convenient for you.
- Complete training, when and where you want using your computer, laptop, iPad, etc.
- Saves time and money on travel.
- Programs are designed to meet your product, shipping and training needs.
- 3 month time period to complete your training.
- All DGI online programs can be taken as Intial or Recurrent training.
