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.
What you obtain
This course will help you apply the classification, packaging, documentation, marking and labeling requirements of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations with regard to infectious substances and understand the requirements set down by the Regulatory authorities.
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
Requirements of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations with regard to a range of batteries types, and understand the requirements set down by the Regulatory authorities.
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.
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.
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.
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 $150.00 + GST $15.00 = $165.00 Total
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Scheduled Classroom Training – AUD $200.00 + GST $20.00 = $220.00 Total
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Unscheduled Classroom / Onsite Training- Contact AIRSAFE Transport Training for a quote
Payment is required in advance by credit card, EFT or cheque.
We accept Mastercard and Visa.
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.
We have regular scheduled courses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth & Sydney, but we’ll go (almost) anywhere.
To request a classroom course, email us by clicking the "CONTACT AIRSAFE". To see our other course dates open the pdf below.