Dangerous goods accreditation courses are specialized training programs designed to provide essential knowledge and skills for handling, transporting, and managing hazardous materials safely and in compliance with international regulations. 

Getting dangerous goods accreditation ensures compliance with safety regulations, reduces the risk of accidents, enhances workplace safety, and helps avoid potential legal penalties or liabilities.

WiseTech Academy air and sea freight dangerous goods courses include:

• Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG Code) for Shipper, consignor, freight forwarder
• Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG Code) for Load/unload packer cargo handler
• Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG Code) for Stevedore, loading/unloading vessels
• Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG Code) for Tanks and bulk containers
• Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG Code) for Packing, preparing and accepting dangerous goods/hazmat consignments for freight forwarders, consolidators, cargo agents
• Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG Code) for Advanced course for dangerous goods/hazmat safety advisors (DGSA)

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Professionals in the freight forwarding, shipping, warehouse operation, and freight handling industries who deal with hazardous materials must obtain dangerous goods accreditation. This includes anyone involved in packaging, shipping, loading, or handling such goods.

You can access accredited, up to date dangerous goods courses at WiseTech Academy, which is an IATA and IMDG approved training center. Our courses are accredited, and 100% online. 

WiseTech Academy’s dangerous goods courses are IATA and IMDG accredited, and offer compliance in multiple territories across IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations, ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) requirements, CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) requirements, International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), and Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).

A comprehensive dangerous goods accreditation course covers topics such as classification of hazardous materials, packaging requirements, labeling, documentation, emergency response procedures, and regulations specific to each mode of transport.

Yes. WiseTech Academy’s dangerous goods accreditation courses are 100% online. Online training offers the flexibility to learn at your own pace and from any location with an internet connection. 

Online courses offered by WiseTech Academy can be studied at your own pace and in your own time, removing the need for costly off-site, face to face training. Dangerous Goods courses are designed to be completed within two business days, or less for experienced providers.

Yes, WiseTech Academy’s dangerous goodss courses conclude with an exam to evaluate your understanding of the material. Successful completion of the exam is essential to obtain accreditation.

Dangerous goods certificates are generally valid for 24 months from the month you have completed your training. If training was previously completed through WiseTech Academy an automatic reminder will be sent when you are due to renew your qualification.

Yes. Dangerous goods qualifications often require renewal after a certain period, usually every two years. Renewal training ensures that you stay updated with the latest regulations and safety practices. WiseTech Academy will alert you of your upcoming requalification so you can rest assured you and your staff can stay up to date.

Yes. If training was previously completed through WiseTech Academy an automatic reminder will be sent when you are due to renew your qualification.

"Dangerous Goods" and "Hazmat" (Hazardous Materials) are terms used interchangeably, but with subtle differences. "Dangerous Goods" is an internationally accepted term rooted in UN regulations, categorizing substances posing risks during transportation and guiding their handling. Conversely, "Hazmat" is more colloquial and prevalent in the USA and sometimes Canada. It pertains to hazardous materials regulated domestically, primarily by agencies like the U.S. DOT and PHMSA. Both terms denote substances with potential dangers, with "Dangerous Goods" being globally recognized, and "Hazmat" having a regional focus, particularly in North America.

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There are several types of dangerous goods qualifications, including air, sea, road, and rail-specific certifications. Each type covers the relevant regulations and procedures for forwarding, administering, and transporting hazardous materials. WiseTech Academy offers a range of accredited air and sea freight dangerous goods courses. See the full list of air and sea dangerous goods courses here.

Yes. WiseTech Academy is IATA’s first accredited online Competency-based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Center for air freight dangerous goods (Hazmat) training. As an IATA approved CBTA Center, our air freight dangerous goods courses offer internationally recognized qualifications and co-branded IATA course certificates.

Our recognized air and sea courses offer compliance in multiple territories across IATA's Dangerous Goods Regulations, ICAO requirements, CASA requirements, International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), and Title 49 of the United States Code of Federal Regulations (49 CFR).

Yes. WiseTech Academy is an approved IATA Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) Center. Our online air freight dangerous goods courses have been approved by IATA as meeting the Competency Based Training & Assessment (CBTA) requirements. WiseTech Academy ’s Certificate number is CBTA-PR-22-0040. Upon successful completion of air freight courses students will receive an IATA dangerous goods certificate.

WiseTech Academy’s online air freight dangerous goods courses have been approved by IATA and upon successful completion students will receive an IATA dangerous goods certificate.

Within the United States the Department of Transport (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration do not approve the type of training for shippers, forwarders airline operators. It is the responsibility of the employer to determine if the training meets the requirements of 49CFR Subpart H. WiseTech Academy air freight courses are approved by IATA, the worlds airline association. So, you can have confidence that the standard of training is exceedingly high.

The WiseTech Academy dangerous goods (hazmat) courses for both air and sea transport are based on the international codes and regulations published by the United Nations with additional US Department of Transport 49CFR references embedded throughout. This ensures compliance with both domestic and international legislation.  

Yes, our courses meet the requirements of the US DOT - 49 CFR Subpart H, Section 172.704(a) – Training for shippers, forwarders, and airline operators. The WiseTech Academy dangerous goods (hazmat) courses for both air and sea transport are based on the international codes and regulations published by the United Nations with additional US Department of Transport 49CFR references embedded throughout. This ensures compliance with both domestic and international legislation.

Yes. Our online International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) courses meets the requirements set forth in Chapter 1.3 of the IMDG Code.

Within the US the Department of Transportation mandates provisions for training to any company that performs any function regulated by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Each hazmat employer is responsible for determining what training may be needed for hazmat employees. This rule is required for any business no matter what the size.

The WiseTech Academy dangerous goods (hazmat) courses for both air and sea transport are based on the international codes and regulations published by the United Nations with additional US Department of Transport 49CFR references embedded throughout. This ensures compliance with both domestic and international legislation.