Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air
Transportation of Dangerous Goods by Air
A certified Dangerous Goods by Air (IATA/ICAO) training course for all persons including shippers, forwarders, logistics personnel, carriers, and handlers involved with dangerous goods by air.
Course Outline
Lesson 01
Lesson 01
- Format of the Regulations
- Industry Terms
- Use of the Appendices
Section 1 – Applicability
- Shipper Specific Responsibilities
- Operator Responsibilities
- Training Requirements
Section 2 – Limitations
- State Variations
- Operator Variations
Lesson 02
Lesson 02
- Classification of Dangerous Goods
Lesson 03
Lesson 03
- Using the Dangerous Goods List
- The Numerical Cross Reference
- Packing Instructions
Lesson 04
Lesson 04
- General Packing Requirements
- UN Packaging Specifications
Lesson 05
Lesson 05
- Marking Requirements
- Labeling Requirements
Lesson 06
Lesson 06
- Documentation
- Completion of the Shipper’s Declaration
- Completion of the Air Waybill
- Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities
Lesson 07
Lesson 07
- Some Highlights for Limited Quantities
- A Comparison of UN Specification and Limited Quantity Packages
Lesson 08
Lesson 08
- Dangerous Goods in Excepted Quantities
- Quantity (Limits)
Lesson 09
Lesson 09
- Overpacks
- Dry Ice in an Overpack
Lesson 10
Lesson 10
- Lithium Batteries
Lesson 11
Lesson 11
- Items Not Listed by Name (n.o.s. Proper Shipping Names)
TDG Training by Air
Course Overview
- Duration (Online)
8-16 Hours
- Onsite / Webinar
1-3 Days
- Prerequisite
TDG (Canada) or
49CFR (US)
- Includes
- Certificate
Included
Available Training Options
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What is "TDG for Air" training?
Training for shipping dangerous goods by aircraft. While ground transport in Canada falls under the TDG Regulations, air shipments are governed by the international air rules — the ICAO Technical Instructions and, in practical terms, the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) that most shippers and airlines work from. This training prepares you to classify, document, pack, mark, and label dangerous goods for air transport.
Who needs it?
Anyone who prepares, offers, or handles dangerous goods for shipment by air — shippers, packers, freight forwarders, and staff completing air waybills and shipper’s declarations. If your dangerous goods leave by aircraft, the people preparing them need air-specific training.
Isn't my TDG ground certificate enough for air shipments?
No. Ground TDG training does not cover the air requirements, which are stricter and follow a different rule set. Air transport has its own classification limits, packing instructions, quantity thresholds, and documentation. Shipping dangerous goods by air without proper air training is a common and costly compliance gap.
What's the difference between ICAO and IATA?
The ICAO Technical Instructions are the legal international standard for air transport. The IATA DGR is the industry manual built on those instructions — it incorporates them plus additional airline and operational requirements, and it’s what most shippers actually use day to day. Training is generally delivered around the IATA DGR.
What does the training cover?
Core areas include the shipper’s responsibilities, classification, identifying dangerous goods and the “hidden” ones, packing instructions and quantity limitations, UN-specification packaging, marking and labelling, and completing the air waybill and Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods. Depth is matched to your role.
Do I also need IMDG training?
Only if you ship by sea. Each mode has its own rules — IATA/ICAO for air, IMDG for ocean, TDG or 49 CFR for ground. If your shipments cross modes, we can cover the combinations you need in one tailored program.
Do you offer refresher training?
Yes. We provide both initial and recurrent air training and can help you track when your team is due for renewal so certification never lapses.
