Who should attend DGAC training courses?

Hazmat employees with any level of responsibility for regulatory compliance as required by Federal law will benefit from our training courses.

How often must I be trained?

The US Department of Transportation requires ALL hazmat employees (e.g., those who perform regulated functions and/or directly affect hazardous materials transportation safety) receive training on at least two occasions:

• Initial Training -- before performing any regulated function.
• Recurrent Training -- at least once every three years.

(Note: In addition, training is also required as regulations change.)

What's the difference between initial training and recurrent training?

The difference is not in the content, but in the audience and training methodology. Recurrent training is intended to ensure that trained hazmat employees retain knowledge and skills developed during initial training. Either initial or recurrent courses may be used to meet recurrent training requirements. Individuals who mastered the material presented during initial training and who regularly apply that knowledge might consider taking a "recurrent" training course where the information is presented as a review (not as initial training) in a shorter time period. Others may benefit more by retaking the initial course.

What DGAC courses should I take?

What do I need to bring/have for the class?

All attendees will be provided with DGAC's course textbook and a copy of the DOT HMR (49 CFR) unless otherwise stated in the course description. For courses that require the IMDG Code and/or IATA DGR, all students in the in-person classes will be provided loaner copies for IN-CLASS USE ONLY. For online webinars, students will need to provide their own copies of the IMDG Code and/or IATA DGR, but DGAC may be able to assist with this by providing rental books when arrangements are made in advance. We have adopted this policy in order to contain costs and keep our registration fees as low as possible. 

How do I make hotel reservations?

DGAC does not make hotel reservations. If you would like accommodations at the hotel where the class is conducted, please contact the hotel directly.  DGAC holds a block of rooms at each hotel for each course. BE SURE TO MENTION THAT YOU ARE ATTENDING A DGAC TRAINING CLASS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE. Room blocks are held for a limited time, so call the hotel early.

What is DGAC’s Training Cancellation and Transfer Policy?

DGAC's cancellation policy applies to all registrations. To cancel or modify a registration, email us at training@dgac.org. To see the full policy, click here. 

When does class begin and end?

In-person classes are in session from 8 AM to 5 PM (local time) each day unless otherwise indicated. Please sign in on the first day between 7:30 and 8 AM. Coffee will be provided daily during this time, and coffee and soft drinks will be provided daily during morning and afternoon breaks. Participants will be on their own for lunch, which runs from approximately Noon to 1 PM. Webinar hours will vary according to the session and your time zone. Please see the specific class details regarding the start, end, and lunch times for your particular webinar.

If I train with DGAC, do I get a certificate?

Federal regulations require that each hazmat employee receive all required training prior to performing a regulated function and at least once every three years thereafter. While these federal regulations also require that training include testing, they do not permit testing to take the place of training. To document your DGAC training, one or the other of two possible certificates will be issued after completion of this course. A Certificate of Attendance will be issued for students who participate in all sessions and activities of the course. A Certificate of Successful Completion, including an appropriate number of CEU, will be issued instead of a Certificate of Attendance if the student participates in all sessions and activities and has an average of 85% or higher on the quizzes given during the course.

If earning a certificate is important to you, please bear in mind when making travel and other arrangements, scheduling phone calls, online meetings, etc., that certificates are earned ONLY by completing the course (i.e., attending and participating in all sessions and activities). Certificates cannot be issued to participants who miss class, arrive late, or depart early.

DGAC follows guidelines in awarding certificates and CEU (continuing education units) to participants who successfully complete a DGAC training course. The CEU is a nationally recognized unit designed to provide a record of an individual's continuing education accomplishments. CEUs earned will be reflected on the Certificate of Successful Completion.

All classes consist of lecture, work projects, question & answer sessions, and testing. Participants must attend all classroom sessions and participate in all training activities (e.g., lectures, practice exercises, Q&A sessions, quizzes, etc.) to receive a certificate. Please note when making travel arrangements: Students who arrive late and/or depart early or otherwise miss class sessions and activities will not be eligible for a certificate.

I can't find / haven't received my certificate for a class I attended.

If you didn't miss any class time and it has been more than a month since your course ended, please email us at training@dgac.org. Please Note: There are two different types of certificates that you may receive upon completion of the course, and you will only receive one of these. If you completed all tests and quizzes with an average score of 85 percent or better, you will receive a certificate that states "Successful Completion" of the course. If your average score was below 85 percent, you will receive a "Certificate of Attendance." (Please see above under the heading "If I train with DGAC, do I get a certificate?".) 

Does DGAC offer group training rates?

Call 202-289-4550 for more information. Regarding discounts on training.