Our tutor-led online training courses enable you to learn about dangerous goods transport from the comfort of your home or workplace.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods Awareness
Join our comprehensive introduction to dangerous goods. Perfect for individuals new to the industry or with limited compliance responsibilities.
Course Overview
This course will introduce delegates to the principles of dangerous goods transport by air, road and sea, with reference to the IATA, ADR and IMDG regulations throughout.
Hosted by one of our qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers, we have set aside time in the schedule to ask any questions you might have about your own operations or dangerous goods moved.
IATA
Course Covers DG by Air
ADR
Course Covers DG by Road
IMDG
Course Covers DG by Sea
DGSA
Training led by qualified DGSA
Expert Led
Engage Directly with our Expert Tutors
Length
1 Module (Live Online)
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Identify the nine classes of dangerous goods, and understand UN numbers, proper shipping names and packing groups.
Understand dangerous goods and the importance of moving them safely.
Recognise common labels, marks and placards, and be able to look up their meaning.
Read and understand dangerous goods documents and safety data sheets.
Course Content
- Overview of the Regulations (ICAO, IATA, ADR, IMDG)
- UK Road Regulations
- Examine dangerous goods incidents
- Responsibilities of parties
- Classes of dangerous goods
- State & operator variations
- UN Numbers
- Proper shipping names
- Air Waybill completion
- Excepted & Limited quantities – an overview
- Packing instructions overview
- Documentation overview
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Packers
Warehouse personnel
Drivers (handling limited quantities or not requiring an ADR license)
Sales staff (requiring an awareness of dangerous goods transport)
Administration/ support staff within organisations involved in dangerous goods processing/ transport
Course Dates
# SELECTED
| Start Date | Finish | Duration | Location | Fee | Course Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 | 12/05/2025 | 1 Module (6 Hours) | Live Online | £195.00 | |
| 16/06/2025 | 16/06/2025 | 1 Module (6 Hours) | Live Online | £195.00 | |
| 14/07/2025 | 14/07/2025 | 1 Module (6 Hours) | Live Online | £195.00 | |
| 11/08/2025 | 11/08/2025 | 1 Module (6 Hours) | Live Online | £195.00 | |
| 15/09/2025 | 15/09/2025 | 1 Module (6 Hours) | Live Online | £195.00 | |
| 27/10/2025 | 27/10/2025 | 1 Module (6 Hours) | Live Online | £195.00 | |
| 17/11/2025 | 17/11/2025 | 1 Module (6 Hours) | Live Online | £195.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions?
Will this course certify me to ship dangerous goods?
This course is an introduction to transporting dangerous goods, aimed at those with limited compliance responsibilities or looking for an introduction before taking a more in-depth shippers’ course. If you need to be packing goods and completing paperwork, then you will need to take one of our more in-depth courses.
Will this course cover all types of dangerous goods?
This training course is very much an overview on shipping dangerous goods, and is suitable for organisations involved in shipping any type of goods, by all modes. Our qualified trainers are highly experienced and can also help with any dangerous goods questions you may have.
I’m a driver and need training. Is this course right for me?
Drivers of dangerous goods in limited quantities or goods below the threshold of requiring an ADR driver (under ADR 1.1.3.6.) should be awareness trained and this course will provide the required level of training. This course is not suitable for individuals that want to become ADR drivers – which is a separate qualification.
Do I need to take this course before taking another training course to certify me to ship dangerous goods?
This course can be taken as a standalone or an introduction to dangerous goods. It is often taken by those that are new to dangerous goods or might not quite know what training they need. It will give you an overview of the regulatory framework and help you to identify training and development needs. By no means do you need to take this course however, to take another course. None of our courses have pre-study requirements, however, a basic knowledge of dangerous goods will help.
Can I complete dangerous goods paperwork after completing this course?
This training course does not certify you to complete dangerous goods paperwork and you will need one of our other courses. Full list is here. If you’re not sure what course is right for you, please do get in touch.
Will I receive a certificate?
After completing this course you will be issued with a certificate of attendance. We reserve the right to issue a certificate if payment has not been made for the training.
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