Lithium & Sodium Ion Battery “Adequate Instruction” Course – Section II (Air)

The IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations require that shippers of Lithium & Sodium ion batteries that are classified under Section II (smaller batteries under 100w/h or lithium metal batteries of no more than 2g) in the packing instructions must receive adequate training and instruction. DGM have developed a course that will allow you to comply with this requirement in accordance with air transport regulations. This course is designed for Section II air freight.

Subjects that are covered within the course include:  

• Legal responsibilities 

• Updates as per IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 

• Classification of lithium & Sodium ion batteries being shipped 

• Packaging procedures and requirements 

• Marks and labels requirements 

• Documentation requirements 

• Review and understanding of documented procedures as applicable to the job function  

Documentation required:
Attendees are required to present a form of photo ID at the course (drivers licence, passport or 18+ card).  Additionally attendees must also provide a clear colour photocopy of this documentation.  Attendees can either:
–  provide their identification on arrival to the course and our administration team will arrange a scan of this identification for filing, or
–  e-mail a clear colour photocopy of their identification to the administration team (online registrations will receive an email from our team after registration).

Provisions:
–  Detailed workbook, pen and paper will be supplied.
–  Refreshments will be provided.
–  Free onsite parking on a first in first served basis. Additional roadside parking available.

Assistance:
Please advise our team (in confidence) before the start of the course of any physical or learning difficulties you, or in the case of employers, your employee, may have e.g impairments with mobility, visual, hearing and/or speech, or difficulty in reading and writing. If trainees have difficulties during the course they should not hesitate to talk to our training team.

Cancellation/transfer terms:
–  Should a course transfer be required, this will be provided free of charge for the first transfer only, ensuring advised prior to 7 days before the course. All subsequent transfers for a course booking will result in a $50+GST administration fee under the same conditions. Course attendance must be completed within six months of the initial booking.
–  Cancellations or course transfers made on or after 22nd May 2025 will be subject to a $150+GST cancellation/transfer fee.  Cancellations/transfers within 48 hours of the course date or non-attendance once registered will incur full course cost.
–  DGM endeavour to ensure all courses proceed, however we reserve the right to amend or re-schedule any course offered.  Should re-scheduling of a course become necessary, participants will be informed as soon as possible to minimise any inconvenience.