Our courses support learning for shipping Class 9 Lithium Batteries covering the transporting and shipping of Lithium ion UN3480, UN3481, Lithium metal UN3090 and UN3091 by Air, Road or Sea transportation.

The in-depth Carriage of Lithium Batteries training provides delegates with the skills and knowledge required to correctly pack, mark and label and prepare shipments of lithium batteries for transport by air, road or sea within the IATA, ADR and IMDG Regulations.

This training is suitable for employees requiring more knowledge on batteries: shippers, freight forwarders, operators, cargo screeners.

Successful candidates will receive a certification in shipping lithium batteries, valid for two years, after which you must refresh your qualification.

Course Objective:

• Correctly prepare a consignment of lithium batteries for all modes of transportation
• Adhere to practices and standards regarding acceptance and responsibilities for the preparation and handling of lithium batteries for air, sea or road transportation

Lithium Batteries by Road & Sea Course:-

• Overview of the dangerous goods regulation (ICAO, IATA, ADR & IMDG)
• How dangerous goods regulation are monitored in the UK
• Using the Dangerous Goods Regulations
• State and Operator Variations
• Classification, Proper shipping names and UN numbers
• Packaging Instructions
• Types of Packaging and Overpacks
• Marking and Labelling
• Completion of the shipper’s declaration or DGN for dangerous goods
• Tunnel Codes & Road Exemptions
• Documentation completion
• Emergency Procedures

• UK Law and Applicability
•  Identification of substances in the Dangerous Goods List
• Classification, Proper Shipping Name and Special Provisions
•  Packaging Requirements
• Marking & Labeling requirements
•  Preparing the documentation and transport documents for carriage.