Transporting Batteries by Air
(incorporating Lithium batteries)
Purpose
If you send batteries, particularly lithium batteries by air then this is the course for you. This course assists shippers of batteries, including lithium batteries on their own, and in or with equipment, to interpret and apply the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (IATA DGR) to shipments being sent by air domestically and internationally.
Full compliance with the Regulations and an understanding of the concepts behind them, and the associated Australian legislation, will ensure the safety of all who travel and protect shippers from unknowingly committing unlawful acts.
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What you obtain
This course will help you apply the classification, packaging, documentation, marking and labeling requirements of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations with regards to batteries, and in particular lithium batteries, thereby providing an understanding of the requirements set down by the Regulatory authorities.
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A Quick Course Syllabus
This short course will help you apply the:
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classification;
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identification;
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packing;
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marking;
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labeling; and
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documentation
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This course also covers:
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Lithium Ion batteries (including in and with equipment);
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Lithium metal batteries (including in and with equipment);
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Batteries wet non-spillable; and
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Batteries dry
Access to a copy of the current IATA DGR, whilst not required, is however recommended.
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Course Qualification and Recognition
This course is approved by:
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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA). – Approvals can be found in the menu above.
A certificate is issued on successful completion of an end-of-course questionnaire and your qualification will be valid for TWO YEARS.
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Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for people involved with the packaging, documentation or control of batteries, with particular focus on lithium batteries, and battery powered equipment being transported by air.
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Level of Competency
No previous knowledge or experience with air transport is required to complete the course.
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Course Fee
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Online Training – AUD $200.00 + GST $20.00 = $220.00 Total
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Scheduled Classroom Training – AUD $250.00 + GST $25.00 = $275.00 Total
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Unscheduled Classroom / Onsite Training- Contact AIRSAFE Transport Training for a quote
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Payment is required in advance by credit card, EFT or cheque.
We accept Mastercard and Visa.
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Availability
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Online training – 6 hours approx.
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Classroom training - on demand – no scheduled courses, 6 hours approx.
Note: minimum numbers apply for classroom requests.
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We can schedule Virtual courses or classroom courses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney at request, but we’ll go (almost) anywhere. (Dependent on number of participants and availability)
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To request a classroom course, email us by clicking the "CONTACT AIRSAFE". To see our other course dates open the pdf below.
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Important
By registering and logging in to this course you confirm that you are the person who will read and complete the course modules and be responsible for individually completing and submitting the end of course questionnaire.
You also acknowledge that you understand it is an offence to falsify or misrepresent the information provided by you and that you have a duty of care when dealing with dangerous goods and that failure to comply with the relevant regulations surrounding the sending of dangerous goods may result in legal penalties.
You also acknowledge that you understand it is an offence to falsify or misrepresent the information provided by you and that you have a duty of care when dealing with dangerous goods and that failure to comply with the relevant regulations surrounding the sending of dangerous goods may result in legal penalties.