Apply for CAA approval relating to dangerous goods training

For approval/renewal of a training programme, please return all documents via the submission service link in the application forms.

Training renewals must be submitted at least 2 months before expiry.

Failure to provide appropriate material in a timely manner may result in a delay to the reissue of the training approval.

The associated costs for Dangerous Goods Training Approvals can be found in the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) UK Official Record Series 5 – Scheme of Charges. 

Training approval – application or renewal

Please return all documents via the submission service link in the application forms.

• SRG2803 - Dangerous Goods Training Approval Scheme: Application for Approval/Renewal of a Training Programme.
• SRG2818 Self-Assessment Checklist.
• SRG2806 - DG by Air Training and Test Specification
• SRG2819 - Radioactive Training and Test Specification.
• SRG2820 - Lithium Battery Training and Test Specification.

Apply for approval of a Training Scheme Instructor – Technical Knowledge – Part 1

Please return all documents via the submission service link in the application forms.

• SRG2801 - Dangerous Goods Training Approval Scheme: Application for Instructor Approval - Part 1 Technical Knowledge.

Apply for approval of Training Scheme Instructor Approval – Part 2 Training Competence

Please return all documents via the submission service link in the application forms.

• SRG2802 - Dangerous Goods Training Approval Scheme: Application for Instructor Approval - Part 2 Training Competence.

Apply for student registration numbers for the Training Approval Scheme

• SRG2810 - Dangerous Good Training Approval Scheme: Application for student registration numbers.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact us at dgo@caa.co.uk.

When applying for approval of a Training Scheme Instructor- Technical Knowledge – Part 1, all examinations must be conducted at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), Aviation House, Gatwick.

Applications need to be submitted at least two months before expiry. This timeframe allows for effective workflow planning of applications, ensuring approvals can be reviewed prior to expiry. Where applications are not received 2 months prior to the expiry date of an approval this may result in an existing approval not being reviewed prior to the expiry of the current approval.

In normal circumstances the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) does not authorise extensions to current approvals, it is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that applications are made in the advised time frame.

The CAA allows for 10 working hours of time to review and feedback on applications. In most circumstances only materials associated with approved training courses (Dangerous Goods by Air, Lithium Batteries by Air, Radioactive goods by Air) will be reviewed. For applications which may exceed that timeframe (due to errors, inaccuracies, or missing materials), these may be subject to additional fees as outlined in the CAA Scheme of Charges.

Upon receipt of all required documents (and any addressed feedback), and where the training materials and exams meet with the requirements of the test and training specification and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGRs), the CAA will aim to issue your approval within 10 working days.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact us at dgo@caa.co.uk.

Upon receipt of the application, it will be assigned to an Inspecting Officer, who will conduct an initial document audit. The Inspecting Officer may contact you for additional information if necessary.

If training materials and exams exhibit numerous or repetitive errors or fail to comply with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGRs) for the intended approval period (updated DGRs typically issued in December), or if renewal applications lack completion and return of the self-assessment checklist, this may lead to return of materials and suspension of approval review.

Once all required documents and training materials are received, the Inspecting Officer will perform a sample check and provide a feedback report highlighting any necessary amendments. After resolving any identified issues, the Inspector will recommend approval issuance, with notification sent via email.

For detailed guidance, please consult the instructions within the application form, self-assessment checklist, and relevant test and training specification documents.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact us at dgo@caa.co.uk.

Once granted, a Training Approval is valid for 24 months (two years) from date of approval, unless revoked.

After this date, if a Training Provider wishes to continue training, the renewal process applies.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact us at dgo@caa.co.uk.