Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (classroom)

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About the course

2-day (16 hours) classroom course

IATA Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air aviation training course

This course is recommended for 'Personnel Responsible for Preparing Dangerous Goods' as per IATA's DGR - section 1.5 and in accordance with functions 7.1 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance'. | Previously covered under categories 1, 2 & 3. Find out more about the CBTA approach, current courses and previous corresponding categories.

Acquire the skills and knowledge to pack and ship lithium ion and lithium metal cells and batteries by air, in compliance with the regulatory requirements of the ICAO Technical Instruction and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR). Over two days, you will examine the classification and identification of dangerous goods, with a particular focus on lithium batteries, and learn how to complete the necessary documentation, marking, labelling and packaging of shipments. You will learn about the limitations to transport lithium 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 Lithium Battery Shipping Regulations (LBSR), a comprehensive guide designed for shippers and packers to meet their safety obligations related to the safe transport of dangerous goods by air.

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Course code: TCGP-52

Course format

Prerequisites

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

How to register

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.

Next class

Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (classroom)

Netherlands, Amsterdam (IATA)
8 - 9 May, 2023
Register before Apr 17, 2023 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
Please register by 17 Apr
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 171959
English
USD 855
USD 1,125
Regular
USD 1,265

6 additional classes are scheduled

Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
19 - 20 June, 2023
Register before May 29, 2023 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
Please register by 29 May
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172245
English
USD 855
USD 1,125
Regular
USD 1,265

Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
17 - 18 July, 2023
Register before Apr 17, 2023 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 26 Jun
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172562
English
USD 764
USD 980
Regular
USD 1,092

Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (classroom)

Belgium, Brussels (IATA)
18 - 19 September, 2023
Register before Jun 18, 2023 to take advantage of the 20% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 28 Aug
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 171823
English
USD 764
USD 980
Regular
USD 1,092

Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (classroom)

United States, Miami (IATA, ACCET Accredited)
16 - 17 October, 2023
Register before Apr 16, 2023 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 25 Sep
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172089
English
USD 716
USD 919
Regular
USD 1,024

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Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (classroom)

Spain, Madrid (IATA)
30 - 31 October, 2023
Register before Apr 30, 2023 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 09 Oct
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 171915
English
USD 716
USD 919
Regular
USD 1,024

Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
20 - 21 November, 2023
Register before May 20, 2023 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 30 Oct
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 172563
English
USD 716
USD 919
Regular
USD 1,024

What you will learn

On completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand the basis and applicability of the IATA DGR
  • Apply the states and operation variations
  • Identify and classify the 9 hazard classes including provisions of lithium batteries
  • Apply the applicable special provisions
  • Apply the provisions for packing, marking and labelling of shipments containing lithium batteries
  • Complete transport documentation (dangerous goods documentation and air waybill - AWB) and any other accompanied documents related to the transport of lithium batteries
  • State the relevant emergency response and reporting procedure

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

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

Activities

  • Case studies

Materials

  • The latest edition of the Lithium Battery Shipping Regulations (LBSR) is included in the course materials.

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Manufacturers of cells and batteries
  • Battery assemblers
  • Shippers and packers
  • Other operators handling lithium batteries

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade level of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to all participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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