Description
This course is Air (IATA) & Ocean (IMDG) Training for Freight Forwarders. It focuses on Dangerous Goods Acceptance and Transport from a transportation intermediary standpoint. It does not cover classification, inner packaging selection, radioactive materials, or bulk packaging in detail.
If a shipment is prepared according to international regulations and meets a few additional requirements, it may also move by highway or rail before or after air or ocean transport. The program covers U.S.-specific requirements by reviewing U.S. Variations, placarding, and segregation. This training meets the function-specific training requirements of the U.S. DOT. If a forwarder is shipping by highway only, additional 49 CFR training is also required.
Estimated Course Time: 12-18 hours.
Please Note: Prepayment is required for online training. Login credentials are released upon payment.
Prerequisites: None.
Certificates: Certificates are emailed upon payment and successful completion of the course.
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Topics Covered
This course covers the following topics:
- Introduction and applicability
- Authorization to use international standards and penalties
- Who the regulations apply to
- Shipper and operator (carrier) responsibilities
- Training requirements
- Classification
- The nine hazard classes, packing groups, and environmental hazards
- Specification packaging
- What is specification packaging?
- UN specification packaging types
- Marking of UN specification packaging
- Combination packaging and single packaging for liquids
- Testing of UN specification packaging and variation packaging
- Air shipments using the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Using the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
- Undeclared dangerous goods
- Hidden dangerous goods
- Dangerous goods carried by passengers and crew
- Reporting, identification, process, and variations
- General packing requirements, marking, labeling, and documentation
- 49 CFR compliance, segregation (49 CFR §177.848), and placarding
- Limited quantities and excepted quantities
- Overpacks, mixed dangerous goods in one outer package, and handling
- Ocean Shipments using the IMDG Code
- Using the IMDG Code, The Process, Identification
- Dangerous Goods List, Marking, Marine Pollutants
- Labeling, Documentation
- Container Vehicle Packing Certificate, Placarding
- Marking Cargo Transport Units, Display UN Numbers, Fumigated units
- Ensure Compliance with 49 CFR
- Hazardous Substances, Limited Quantities
- Excepted Quantities, Segregation
This course includes Security Awareness Training.
Required Materials
- Student Workbook
A downloadable workbook is available within the course (optional).
- Regulations
IATA and IMDG Regulations are recommended but not required. Students must supply their own copy, as it is not included with the course. Current editions are available from our recommended suppliers .
- 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: 8–12 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:
- Highway Transport: Forwarders shipping by highway only require additional 49 CFR training.
- Function-Specific Training: In the United States, employers are ultimately responsible for determining whether hazmat employees are properly trained for their specific job functions. Because job duties vary, we can only recommend additional training that may be applicable.
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.
