In 1945, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) was established to set the standards for safe, economical air travel and transportation.
In the United States, IATA training and certification are recommended for all people who handle or transport dangerous goods of any class. Even if all you do is label boxes and send them out for shipment, you should undergo training. This list usually includes:
- Logistics operators
- Freight forwarders
- Shipping and handling staff
- Ground handling staff
- Airline acceptance staff
- Flight and cabin crew members
- Cargo processors
- Security screeners
- Postal workers
- Compliance managers
While the law only strongly recommends IATA certification, many carriers and airlines will refuse to accept packages if they have not been monitored and handled by IATA-certified personnel.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- How Long Does an IATA Certification Last?
- Start Preparing for Your Dangerous Goods Training With Hazmat School
- Register Today!
How Long Does an IATA Certification Last?
The most common IATA Certification is the Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), which lasts for two years. Every 24 months, you will have to take a recertification exam to ensure you have stayed up to date on the latest guidelines and to introduce you to any changes in regulations. As your certification lapses, air carriers may refuse your shipments.
Start Preparing for Your Dangerous Goods Training With Hazmat School
At Hazmat School, we take training a step further than the rest. Our DGR training and retraining program is a self-paced course you’ll have access to for 60 days. During that time, you can peruse the information as you please, though the course is designed to be completed in about four hours. Whether you’re completing training for a resume booster or your entire organization needs IATA certification, our course offers benefits like:
- 24/7 instructor support: Our phone line is open for students 24/7. When they call, they’ll speak to a real instructor who can help them through any concerns or questions.
- Group discounts and accounts: We offer discounts on courses for groups, corporations and government employees. Plus, if you register as a group, we can create a corporate account, linking all participants and making communications and tracking progress easier.
- Extra resources: You’ll also gain access to our reference resources during your course. We have additional books, articles and links that you may use to supplement your education or dive deeper into certain topics.
Register Today!
People working with dangerous goods owe it to themselves and their community to amass as much knowledge as possible and protect them from harmful materials. Register for your IATA DGR training today, and you’ll be ready to submit your certification request in no time!
Manages Hazmat School’s E-Learning courses and blog. Kirstie has extensive experience in the online training and education industry. Kirstie has worked with courses that offer a variety of safety and environmental certifications that satisfy OSHA, EPA and DOT requirements.
