Dangerous Goods Training Course | EuroQuest International Training

Moving dangerous goods by air is one of the most tightly governed activities in aviation, because a mislabeled or wrongly packed item can endanger an entire aircraft. The rules are set internationally and applied consistently across the supply chain, from the shipper who offers the goods to the operator who carries them. This course explains how that system works and what each party is responsible for.

The course is built around the regulatory framework that governs air transport of dangerous goods: the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations derived from them. It works through classification, packing, marking and labeling, documentation, and acceptance, and it sets out the emergency considerations that apply when something goes wrong.

Why this knowledge matters

Dangerous goods incidents in air transport are rare precisely because the controls are strict and enforced. The cost of getting it wrong is severe: rejected shipments, regulatory penalties, and in the worst case, loss of an aircraft. Everyone in the chain has a defined duty, and an error by any one of them can carry through the whole shipment.

Because the rules are detailed and updated regularly, a clear grounding in how they fit together helps professionals read the current requirements correctly and recognize when specialist advice or formal qualification is needed.

What you will be able to do afterwards

By the end of the course, participants should be able to:

Explain the ICAO and IATA regulatory framework.
Describe the nine hazard classes and UN numbering.
Outline packing, marking, and labeling requirements.
Recognize documentation and acceptance steps.
Describe emergency principles for goods in transit.

Course outline

Unit 1: Introduction to dangerous goods in aviation

Why dangerous goods are strictly regulated.
ICAO Technical Instructions and the IATA DGR.
Roles of shipper, forwarder, handler, and operator.
State and operator variations, and where to check.

Unit 2: Classification and identification of dangerous goods

The nine hazard classes and their divisions.
UN numbers, shipping names, and packing groups.
Reading the dangerous goods list.
Special provisions, including lithium batteries.

Unit 3: Packaging, marking, and labeling requirements

UN specification packaging and packing instructions.
Hazard labels, handling labels, and package marks.
Limited and excepted quantity provisions.
Overpacks and completed package integrity.

Unit 4: Documentation and acceptance procedures

The shipper's declaration for dangerous goods.
The air waybill and transport documents.
Acceptance checks and the acceptance checklist.
Notification to the captain and load planning.

Unit 5: Emergency procedures and safety measures

Recognizing and reporting dangerous goods incidents.
Emergency response for aircraft incidents.
Spills, leaks, and damaged packages, with Environmental Safety and Hazardous Material Handling.
Reporting obligations and investigation follow-up.

How the course is delivered

The course is led through structured explanation, worked examples, and documented case studies of dangerous goods handling and incidents. Participants examine the regulatory tables, declarations, and acceptance checks and discuss how the rules are applied. The course is educational and provides an understanding of the framework; it is not a regulator-approved qualification and does not by itself authorize anyone to classify, pack, accept, or carry dangerous goods.

Who should attend

This course suits cargo and freight staff, ground handling and warehouse personnel, logistics and supply chain professionals, and aviation staff who need to understand how dangerous goods move by air. It is useful as an introduction for those new to the area and as a structured refresher of the framework for those already working near it. No prior qualification is required.

About EuroQuest International Training

EuroQuest International Training was founded in 2015 by a team with more than 25 years of combined experience in professional training. The institute has delivered over 1,000 courses to more than 15,000 participants, and is headquartered in Bratislava, Slovakia, with training hubs in Dubai, London, Barcelona, Istanbul, Vienna, Paris, and Geneva. Courses are designed and reviewed by practitioners and updated to reflect current practice in each field.

Frequently asked questions

Does this course qualify me to ship or accept dangerous goods?

No. It builds understanding of the regulatory framework, but formal dangerous goods competence is governed by the ICAO and IATA requirements and must be obtained through the channels and recurrent training those rules specify. The course does not replace that.

Which rules does the course follow?

It is based on the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations derived from them, which together govern the air transport of dangerous goods internationally. These are referenced as subject matter.

Do I need an aviation background to attend?

No. The course starts from first principles and is accessible to cargo, logistics, and warehouse staff, while still giving aviation personnel a clear, structured view of the framework and each party's duties.

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