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Air Dangerous Goods

To be compliant in shipping and accepting dangerous goods by air, there are training requirements that commensurate with your position as a freight forwarder, shipper or operator to comply with IATA, ICAO and Transport Canada TDG regulations. CIFFA offers a variety of training options for your needs.

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About the courses

CIFFA offers initial training for those who have never shipped dangerous goods by air, as well as recurrent training for those who require recertification every 24 months. The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations and International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) technical instructions are the principal resources for this course.  These courses are designed from the freight forwarder's perspective, but can be taken by shippers and operators resulting a certificate in accepting and processing dangerous goods that is compliant with Transport Canada requirements.

Air Dangerous Goods

Skill Level: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Time: In Class: Three days for initial class, 2 days for recurrent class; Online: 16 to 20 hours Initial, 12 to 16 hours Recurrent
Outcome: Category 6 ICAO Certification

Shipping Radioactive Materials by Air

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This course provides general information on dangerous goods as well as specific information on radioactive material and its forms. By completing an online module and case studies, you will learn how to classify, identify, mark, label, document and handle a shipment of radioactive material for transportation by air. The current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is used as the main reference source for this course.

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Member Price: $100.00 Non-Member Price: $130.00
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Shipping Lithium Batteries By Air

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Shipping lithium batteries by air is extremely common, yet it is a complicated process guided by ever- changing regulations. IATA / ICAO requires that any person accepting or offering cells or batteries for transport must receive adequate instructions on these regulations commensurate with their responsibilities. This short online course is an ideal complement to the Air DG training, or as a standalone course for anyone who occasionally ships “Section II” lithium batteries. This course is delivered entirely online and starts at anytime.

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Member Price: $50.00 Non-Member Price: $70.00
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Air DG Virtual Class -- Initial

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This initial course is for freight forwarders and shippers with no experience in shipping dangerous goods by air, or who have let their previous certificate expire for more than 12 months. This course is updated yearly in line with changes to the regulations. (CIFFA recommends that recurrent students who do not consistently ship dangerous goods enrol in this class as well.) Note: Online lessons with an instructor-supported virtual class require approximately 16 to 20 hours of study. This includes a 5-hour scheduled virtual workshop. (Copy of IATA DGR required.)

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Member Price: $555.00 Non-Member Price: $675.00
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Air DG Virtual Class -- Recurrent

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This recurrent course is acceptable for Freight Forwarders, Shippers and Operators. This course is updated yearly in line with the changes to the regulations. Note: online lessons with an instructor-supported virtual class require approximately 12 to 16 hours of study. This includes a 5-hour scheduled virtual workshop. (Copy of IATA DGR required.)

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Member Price: $555.00 Non-Member Price: $675.00
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Air Dangerous Goods Online

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The Air Dangerous Goods online course is a narrated and interactive course that mirrors the structure of the classroom course provided by CIFFA. This class requires approximately 8 to 14 hours of study. Note: This course is recommended only for those who are experienced in the shipping of dangerous goods by air, and do not require instructor support. (Copy of IATA DGR required.)

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Member Price: $375.00 Non-Member Price: $415.00
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FAQs

What is my employers responsibility in training?

Your employer must ensure that course material is completed by you alone, and assessments (exam) are completed ethically and without assistance.  Any additional specific training not covered in this course but commensurate with your position should be provided by your employer.  Your employer will need to sign the certificate of completion as per Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations.  Please review an employee and employers' responsibilities here.

What type of certificate does CIFFA provide?

A certificate in Dangerous Goods is provided that is compliant with Transport Canada Regulations.  This certificate would be accepted in an audit.

Do I need the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations to complete this course?

Yes. You will need to acquire a copy of the latest IATA DGR to complete this course.  CIFFA DOES NOT provide these books, where possible please arrange to use your employer’s DGR.

Can I use an older version of the IATA DGR?

We recommend that you use the latest version as our course material is updated each year. The IATA DGR is released yearly. However, an older version can be used, as long as you google the IATA changes document relevant to this year’s DGR.

Does CIFFA sell the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations?

No, we do not sell the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, but if you email us we can direct you to groups that do.

What category certification is provided, and by who?

For all online and virtual classes a certificate in accepting and processing dangerous goods that is compliant with Transport Canada requirements is provided.

I am a shipper, can I take this course?

Yes, this course is taught from the perspective of the freight forwarder / operator, but also uses case studies from a shipper's perspective.

I have a dangerous goods category 6 certification but it expired more than 12 months ago, which course should I take?

You will need to register for the Initial training that is offered in class across Canada, and there are virtual class options available due to Covid 19.

I have never shipped dangerous goods by air before, which course should I take?

You will need to register for the Initial training that is offered in class across Canada, and there are virtual class options available due to Covid 19.

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What people say title

I have been working with CIFFA for over a decade, and their initial and recurrent DG courses are always updated with the most recent changes to the applicable regulations, as introduced by regulatory agencies such as Transport Canada, IATA, ICAO, IMO.
Nicole Rozinbaum
Regional Manager - ITN Vancouver
A well rounded and very detailed learning experience that serves as excellent preparation to any freight forwarder shipping dangerous goods internationally.
Angelica Tombs
Intern - Guy Tombs
For WestJet, safety is above all. Dangerous goods training contributes to meeting our objectives of accepting and transporting dangerous goods in a correct, safe and efficient way.
Andrea Gomez
Training Specialist, Cargo - Westjet Cargo

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