IATA 7.1 & 7.3 – Classifying and preparing lithium batteries for shipment

The safe and efficient transportation of dangerous goods by air requires competent personnel, meaning that employees must be trained in the functions for which they are responsible - whether or not this is stated in the job description. This is best achieved through competency-based training and assessment (CBTA).

Target Audience
This course is intended for "personnel responsible for preparing shipments, handling, or accepting only lithium batteries for air transport," in accordance with IATA's DGR - Section 1.5 and aligned with function 7.1 & 7.3 in IATA's 'Dangerous Goods Training Guidance.'

Course content
The main topics covered during this course include:

The key topics covered in this course include:

• Working with the IATA DGR
• Operation and hazards of lithium energy carriers
• Shipper responsibilities
• Classifying lithium energy carriers
• Variations and Special Provisions
• Packing, marking, and labeling packages containing lithium energy carriers
• Preparing shipping documents
• Reporting safety-related incidents

Practical information

• Duration: 2 days
• Price: Includes course materials and exams; price available upon request
• Additional Information: Upon completion, a government-recognized IATA certificate will be issued. If desired, a certificate registered with IATA can be provided for an additional fee of €65 per certificate.
• IATA-Recognized Companies: If your company is registered as an IATA-recognized company, consider registering the certificates of your trained staff with IATA to maintain your registration.
• Certificate Validity: 24 months
• Provider: SCS Training & Consultancy B.V. is an approved CBTA Provider