Available at key regional and transport hub locations throughout the UK, our Open Classroom Courses are planned and scheduled in advance on a fixed annual programme.
Carriage of Lithium Batteries by Air, Road & Sea
Designed for shippers of lithium batteries by air road and sea, the course covers Lithium ion and Lithium metal batteries packed on their own and with equipment, along with battery powered vehicles.
Course Overview
Designed for shippers of lithium batteries by air road and sea, the course covers Lithium Ion, Lithium metal batteries and Sodium Ion packed on their own and with equipment, along with battery powered vehicles. The training can be taken by both individuals solely shipping lithium batteries and those shipping a range of dangerous goods seeking in depth training on battery transport.
CAA
UK Civil Aviation Authority Approved
96%
Pass rate
IATA
Loan copy of the IATA included on both our classroom & online courses
Length
2 Days (classroom), 4 Modules (online)
Training
In depth training on lithium battery transport
ADR / IMDG
Loan copy of the ADR or IMDG included on both our classroom & online courses
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Identify the relevant information to the shipping of batteries in the IATA, ADR and IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations
Correctly package, mark, and label different types of consignment in compliance with IATA, ADR & IMDG regulations (in/ with equipment and batteries on their own)
Understand the way batteries are classified in the regulations, and how to pack and prepare them for transport
Correctly complete dangerous goods documentation for lithium battery shipments.
Course Content
- Overview of the Regulations (ICAO, IATA, ADR, IMDG)
- Examine dangerous goods incidents
- Classification, Proper shipping names and UN numbers
- Types of Packaging
- Specification Marking
- Shipper’s declaration for dangerous goods
- Air Waybill completion
- Navigating the regulations
- State and Operator Variations
- Packaging Instructions
- Different Dangerous Goods Packed Together
- Marking and Labelling
- Shipment Checking
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Shippers of lithium batteries
Organisations moving electricity powered devices
Electronic equipment & Technology distributors
Automotive manufacturers involved in the transport of car batteries
Freight forwarders
Course Dates
# SELECTED
| Start Date | Finish | Duration | Location | Fee | Course Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | 03/07/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £625.00 | |
| 28/07/2025 | 29/07/2025 | 2 Days | Southampton | £625.00 | |
| 04/08/2025 | 07/08/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £625.00 | |
| 01/09/2025 | 04/09/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £625.00 | |
| 08/09/2025 | 09/09/2025 | 2 Days | Manchester | £625.00 | |
| 29/09/2025 | 02/10/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £625.00 | |
| 27/10/2025 | 28/10/2025 | 2 Days | Central London | £625.00 | |
| 03/11/2025 | 06/11/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £625.00 | |
| 24/11/2025 | 25/11/2025 | 2 Days | Southampton | £625.00 | |
| 01/12/2025 | 04/12/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £625.00 |
Delivery
Delivery
Delivery
Classroom Training
Live Online Training
Our tutor-led online training courses enable you to learn about dangerous goods transport from the comfort of your home or workplace.
In-House Training
For organisations with larger numbers or those looking for a more personal approach to training we can have a trainer deliver training exclusively to you online or on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions?
How long does the certificate last?
Delegates receive two certificates on completion of this course; an air certificate lasting two years, and a road & sea certificate.
I am already qualified in the transport of dangerous goods. Do I need to take a separate lithium battery training course?
If you have an in-date certificate for the transport of all dangerous goods by air, then you are already in practice qualified to ship lithium batteries. However, the course you will have taken will have been more general as it will have covered all forms of dangerous goods. The approach regulators have taken with lithium batteries is very different, and so many customers still choose to get the additional qualification to better understand the practicalities of moving batteries.
All my batteries move by road only within the UK. Is this course right for me?
A substantial proportion of this course does focus on air transport, so if you are only moving these goods domestically within the UK an in-house bespoke option might make more sense for you. Do get in touch and we can review your needs and provide a recommendation.
Is the exam taken on the course?
Yes, there is an exam for the air portion of the course. It will take place not long after the mid-point of the training. There is no exam for road & sea training.
How does the exam work online?
We will ship you an exam paper in a tamper proof envelope that you will open on-camera in-front of our trainer. When the test concludes you will put the exam back in the sealed envelope.
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