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IATA-DGR Course for Air Transport of Batteries

Online 300-hour IATA-DGR course for air transport of batteries. 6 modules with IATA-DGR (Dangerous Goods Regulations), ICAO Technical Instructions (Doc 9284) and IATA DG AutoCheck. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the risks of lithium batteries during air transport.

02

Interpret the structure of the IATA-DGR and the ICAO Technical Instructions.

03

Select the packing instruction applicable to each type of battery.

04

Verify battery compliance with UN 38.3 tests.

05

Complete the documentation and marking required for acceptance.

06

Apply safety measures and response to thermal incidents.

07

Plan an air shipment of batteries in compliance with regulations.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aviation dangerous goods specialist who wants to specialise in IATA-DGR for air transport of batteries.
  • Cargo acceptance technician who wants to specialise in IATA-DGR for air transport of batteries.
  • Battery transport compliance manager who wants to specialise in IATA-DGR for air transport of batteries.
  • Air logistics coordinator who wants to specialise in IATA-DGR for air transport of batteries.
  • Battery safety engineer who wants to specialise in IATA-DGR for air transport of batteries.
  • IATA-DGR trainer who wants to specialise in IATA-DGR for air transport of batteries.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter air cargo transport.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • IATA-DGR (Dangerous Goods Regulations)
  • ICAO Technical Instructions (Doc 9284)
  • UN 38.3 (UN Manual of Tests and Criteria)
  • ICAO Annex 18
  • IEC 62133-2 (safety of portable lithium batteries)
  • IEC 62281 (safety of lithium batteries in transport)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Cell chemistry: lithium-ion and lithium metal
  2. 1.2Thermal runaway and propagation between cells
  3. 1.3State of charge and risk in transport
  4. 1.4Damaged, defective and recovered batteries
  5. 1.5Aviation incidents involving lithium batteries
  6. 1.6Tests from the UN 38.3 Manual of Tests and Criteria
  7. 1.7Battery test summary
  8. 1.8Button cells and small batteries
  9. 1.9Vehicle and large-format batteries
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of a hold incident
  1. 2.1ICAO Annex 18 and Technical Instructions
  2. 2.2Structure of the IATA-DGR
  3. 2.3State and operator variations
  4. 2.4Shipper's responsibilities
  5. 2.5Competency-based training and assessment (CBTA)
  6. 2.6UN numbers 3090, 3091, 3480 and 3481
  7. 2.7UN 3171, 3536 and 3556
  8. 2.8Special provisions A88, A99 and A154
  9. 2.9Prohibitions on passenger aircraft
  10. 2.10Workshop: UN number assignment and packing instruction
  1. 3.1PI 965 and PI 968: batteries alone
  2. 3.2PI 966 and PI 969: packed with equipment
  3. 3.3PI 967 and PI 970: contained in equipment
  4. 3.4Sections IA, IB and II
  5. 3.5Watt-hour and lithium content limits
  6. 3.6Maximum state of charge of 30 %
  7. 3.7UN packagings and drop tests
  8. 3.8Lithium battery mark
  9. 3.9Class 9A and cargo-aircraft-only labels
  10. 3.10Practice: preparing a package under PI 965
  1. 4.1Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods
  2. 4.2Air waybill and declarations
  3. 4.3Acceptance checklist
  4. 4.4Notification to captain (NOTOC)
  5. 4.5Overpacks and markings
  6. 4.6Consolidated consignments
  7. 4.7Passenger and crew baggage
  8. 4.8Personal electronic devices
  9. 4.9Undeclared dangerous goods
  10. 4.10Laboratory: verification of a rejected shipment
  1. 5.1Operator safety risk assessment
  2. 5.2Fire-resistant containers
  3. 5.3Hold fire suppression systems
  4. 5.4Cabin procedures for a PED fire
  5. 5.5Occurrence and incident reporting
  6. 5.6Authority inspections and penalties
  7. 5.7Prototype and pre-production batteries
  8. 5.8Special approvals and exemptions
  9. 5.9Recent regulatory updates
  10. 5.10Case study: thermal runaway response plan
  1. 6.1Battery characterisation
  2. 6.2UN 38.3 verification
  3. 6.3Classification and UN number
  4. 6.4Selection of instruction and section
  5. 6.5Packaging design
  6. 6.6Marking and labelling
  7. 6.7Shipping documentation
  8. 6.8Internal procedure and training
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is IATA DG AutoCheck, Hazcheck, SAP EHS, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies draw on real procedures for preparing lithium battery shipments, verifying UN 38.3 test summaries and cargo acceptance inspections. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Battery characterisation

Describe the risks of lithium batteries during air transport.

UN 38.3 verification

Interpret the structure of the IATA-DGR and the ICAO Technical Instructions.

UN number and classification

Select the packing instruction applicable to each type of battery.

Instruction and section selection

Verify battery compliance with UN 38.3 tests.

Packaging design

Complete the documentation and marking required for acceptance.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aviation dangerous goods specialistCargo acceptance technicianBattery transport compliance managerAir logistics coordinatorBattery safety engineerIATA-DGR trainer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with IATA DG AutoCheck, Hazcheck, SAP EHS and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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