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TDG Competency-Based Training: Shipper
A 6-hour and 15-minute online certification course designed for professionals responsible for shipping dangerous goods
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The TDG Competency-Based Training: Shipper course is a comprehensive online training program designed to ensure shippers fully understand their responsibilities in classifying, documenting, packaging, and labeling dangerous goods before transportation.
Qualification & Certification
Upon successful course completion, learners will receive a certificate and digital badge valid for three years.
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Full Course Outline
General Awareness Training Modules:
- Introduction to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- What is TDG?
- Roles and Responsibilities
- TDG Schedules
- General Provisions, Special Cases and Exemptions
- Classification
- Documentation
- Dangerous Goods Safety Marks
- Means of Containment
- Train With a Purpose
- Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAPs)
- Reporting Requirements
- TDG GAT Final Exam
Competencies Assessed:
- Classification of Dangerous Goods
- Identifying Safety Marks
- Identifying Packing Options
- Means of Containment
- Setting up Overpacks
- Loading Means of Containment
- Completing a Shipping Document
- Identifying if an ERAP is Required
- Managing Dangerous Goods During Transport
- Responding to an Incident
Course Details & Certification
Course Duration
This course takes approximately 6 hours and 15 minutes to complete.
Certificate Of Completion
Upon successful course completion, a role-specific certificate signed by an employer is issued to the learner. All general awareness training and completed competencies will be identified on the certificate.
Program Testing
Competency exercises throughout to engage learners. Final exam with a passing score of 80%.
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