Shipping Batteries by Air

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

Acquire the skills and knowledge to pack and ship lithium ion, lithium metal and sodium ion cells and batteries by air, in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the ICAO Technical Instruction and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Over three days, you will examine the classification and identification of dangerous goods, with a particular focus on batteries and/or power devices, and learn how to complete the necessary documentation, marking, labelling and packaging of shipments. You will learn about the limitations to transport batteries by air, as well as emergency procedures in the event of an incident or accident. This course is based on the content of the Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR), a comprehensive guide designed for shippers and packers to meet their safety obligations related to the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.

Course Code: DGC029VEEN01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 3 days (24 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 or the equivalent for courses held in languages other than English.

How to register

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In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the basis and applicability of the IATA DGR
• Apply the state and operator variations
• Identify and classify the 9 hazard classes including provisions of various types of batteries
• Apply the applicable special provisions
• Apply the provisions for packing, marking and labelling of shipments containing batteries
• Complete transport documentation (dangerous goods declaration (DGD) and air waybill – (AWB) ) and any other accompanied documents related to the transport of batteries
• State the relevant emergency response and reporting procedure

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Definition of dangerous goods (DG)
• Applicability of the IATA DGR
• Responsibilities of shippers, packers, freight forwarders and operators
• Limitations applicable to the transport of DG by air
• Classification of the 9 hazard classes including provisions for batteries
• Identification and special provisions
• Packing requirements
• Marking and labelling requirements
• Required transport documentation including DGD, AWB and additional documentation if applicable
• Dangerous goods emergency response and reporting requirements

Activities

• Exercises, case studies, simulation exercises and final exam.

Supporting materials

Each participant will receive a complimentary copy of the latest IATA Battery Shipping Regulations (BSR) manual in e-book format. It is an indispensable field publication that you will refer to throughout this course and in your day-to-day duties.

This course is recommended for:

• Manufacturers and/or distributors of cells and batteries
• Powered devices retailers and distributors
• Battery assemblers
• Shippers and packers
• Operators handling batteries

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on an assessment. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Please note this certificate is valid for 24 months.