Dry Ice Training

Obtain your DG Certificate and enhance your team’s compliance with global transportation regulations through DGM’s dry ice training programs. DGM offers comprehensive, instructor-led and online dry ice training programs.

These dry ice specific training courses are required for anyone involved in the air transport of dry ice. The training content follows ICAO and IATA, giving participants a clear understanding of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) requirements for preparing dry ice shipments for transportation.

Class at your location (Anywhere Globally): Dry Ice Training (Custom Quote Based on Client’s Needs)

Whether you’re shipping UN1845 for the first time or renewing your certificate, DGM’s dry ice training covers IATA requirements. Topics include labeling, packaging, documentation, weight limitations and more. Course content and scheduling are customized specifically to your shipping scenario. This dry ice training can easily be integrated with other DGM courses for a complete and compliant training program.

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Ideal For:

  • Food Companies
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Shippers
  • Freight Forwarders / IACs
  • Consolidators
  • Cargo Handlers

Topics Covered in Training:

  • Regulatory scope: ICAO Technical Instructions, IATA DGR references for UN 1845
  • Identification of shipments that contain dry ice
  • Classification of carbon dioxide, solid (Class 9) and any associated contents
  • Quantity limits, airline/operator variations, and temperature-control planning
  • Package selection, venting requirements, insulation tips, and weight calculations
  • Safe‐handling techniques and personal protective equipment
  • Marking and label placement
  • Completion of Shipper’s Declaration, air waybill entries, and record retention
  • Storage, segregation, and load-planning precautions for truck, warehouse, and aircraft
  • Emergency response actions, incident reporting, and security

DURATION:

  • Initial Classroom Training: 2 Hours
  • Recurrent Classroom Training: 2 Hours

In-Person Training at DGM

(Initial: $150.00 / Recurrent $150.00 per participant)

Scheduled sessions at our DGM classroom. Participants will learn about packaging, venting, limitations, marking and labeling, dangerous goods declaration form and more. Seats can be booked as a stand-alone class or paired with any other DGM course for an all inclusive training program.

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Ideal For:

  • Food Companies
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Shippers
  • Freight Forwarders / IACs
  • Consolidators
  • Cargo Handlers

Topics Covered in Training:

  • Regulatory scope: ICAO Technical Instructions, IATA DGR references for UN 1845
  • Identification of shipments that contain dry ice
  • Classification of carbon dioxide, solid (Class 9) and any associated contents
  • Quantity limits, airline/operator variations, and temperature-control planning
  • Package selection, venting requirements, insulation tips, and weight calculations
  • Safe‐handling techniques and personal protective equipment
  • Marking and label placement
  • Completion of Shipper’s Declaration, air waybill entries, and record retention
  • Storage, segregation, and load-planning precautions for truck, warehouse, and aircraft
  • Emergency response actions, incident reporting, and security

DURATION:

  • Initial Classroom Training: 2 Hours
  • Recurrent Classroom Training: 2 Hours

Online Training Dry Ice Training ($100.00)

DGM’s self-paced dry ice e-learning course lets you train anytime, anywhere with an internet connection. Interactive modules explain UN1845, Dry Ice regulations for packaging, venting, label placement, quantity limits, and documentation. The training includes an online exam which issues a certificate recognized by carriers and regulators once you pass.

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Ideal For:

  • Food Companies
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Shippers
  • Freight Forwarders / IACs
  • Consolidators
  • Cargo Handlers

Topics Covered in Training:

  • Regulatory scope: ICAO Technical Instructions, IATA DGR references for UN 1845
  • Identification of shipments that contain dry ice
  • Classification of carbon dioxide, solid (Class 9) and any associated contents
  • Quantity limits, airline/operator variations, and temperature-control planning
  • Package selection, venting requirements, insulation tips, and weight calculations
  • Safe‐handling techniques and personal protective equipment
  • Marking and label placement
  • Completion of Shipper’s Declaration, air waybill entries, and record retention
  • Storage, segregation, and load-planning precautions for truck, warehouse, and aircraft
  • Emergency response actions, incident reporting, and security

DURATION:

  • Initial / Recurrent Training: 2 hours

Webinars – Training with DGM

(Initial: $150.00 / Recurrent $150.00 per participant)

Webinar sessions are available to participants worldwide, offering flexible access from any location. The course includes learning about packaging, venting, limitations, marking and labeling, and paperwork among other topics. Training sessions can be booked as a stand-alone class or paired with any other DGM course for an all inclusive training program.

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Ideal For:

  • Food Companies
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
  • Shippers
  • Freight Forwarders / IACs
  • Consolidators
  • Cargo Handlers

Topics Covered in Training:

  • Regulatory scope: ICAO Technical Instructions, IATA DGR references for UN 1845
  • Identification of shipments that contain dry ice
  • Classification of carbon dioxide, solid (Class 9) and any associated contents
  • Quantity limits, airline/operator variations, and temperature-control planning
  • Package selection, venting requirements, insulation tips, and weight calculations
  • Safe‐handling techniques and personal protective equipment
  • Marking and label placement
  • Completion of Shipper’s Declaration, air waybill entries, and record retention
  • Storage, segregation, and load-planning precautions for truck, warehouse, and aircraft
  • Emergency response actions, incident reporting, and security

DURATION:

  • Initial Classroom Training: 2 Hours
  • Recurrent Classroom Training: 2 Hours

Take the Next Step in Safety and Compliance

Ensure your team is fully trained and certified to handle hazardous materials safely and in accordance with global regulations. Contact DGM today to schedule your in-person training session—at our classroom or at your location anywhere in the world.