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.
IATA-DGR Course for Air Transport of Batteries — studying from India
Regulatory compliance, safety assessment and homologation are essential across India's automotive, aerospace, rail, energy and medical sectors. Vehicle type approvals are issued under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, with testing support from the Automotive Research Association of India and the International Centre for Automotive Technology. The Bureau of Indian Standards issues product certification through the Standard Mark scheme. Reliability, availability, maintainability and safety engineers work on RAMS programmes for critical infrastructure, while homologation specialists manage certification pathways for exports and domestic launches.
Fees for India: ₹57,900 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which Indian bodies handle regulation, safety and homologation, and is this qualification recognised?
Vehicle homologation involves ARAI and AIS standards, and product standards involve the Bureau of Indian Standards. Sector regulators vary by industry. SEIUM's qualification is a private one, not an official degree, and it is not accredited by any national body in India, so recognition is for employers and the relevant body to decide.
Which employers in India hire for RAMS and homologation roles?
Automotive, aerospace, railway, defence, and medical device companies, along with testing and certification consultancies, are typical employers. Hiring depends on each employer's requirements and their own assessment of experience. A private qualification may help your profile, but it does not guarantee a role.
Is this course workable alongside a job in India, and what are the study conditions?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study while employed and do not need a student visa to study from home. Each student is assigned a technical tutor and completes a final project. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the risks of lithium batteries during air transport.
Interpret the structure of the IATA-DGR and the ICAO Technical Instructions.
Select the packing instruction applicable to each type of battery.
Verify battery compliance with UN 38.3 tests.
Complete the documentation and marking required for acceptance.
Apply safety measures and response to thermal incidents.
Plan an air shipment of batteries in compliance with regulations.
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.
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)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Cell chemistry: lithium-ion and lithium metal1.2Thermal runaway and propagation between cells1.3State of charge and risk in transport1.4Damaged, defective and recovered batteries1.5Aviation incidents involving lithium batteries1.6Tests from the UN 38.3 Manual of Tests and Criteria1.7Battery test summary1.8Button cells and small batteries1.9Vehicle and large-format batteries1.10Case study: analysis of a hold incident
2.1ICAO Annex 18 and Technical Instructions2.2Structure of the IATA-DGR2.3State and operator variations2.4Shipper's responsibilities2.5Competency-based training and assessment (CBTA)2.6UN numbers 3090, 3091, 3480 and 34812.7UN 3171, 3536 and 35562.8Special provisions A88, A99 and A1542.9Prohibitions on passenger aircraft2.10Workshop: UN number assignment and packing instruction
3.1PI 965 and PI 968: batteries alone3.2PI 966 and PI 969: packed with equipment3.3PI 967 and PI 970: contained in equipment3.4Sections IA, IB and II3.5Watt-hour and lithium content limits3.6Maximum state of charge of 30 %3.7UN packagings and drop tests3.8Lithium battery mark3.9Class 9A and cargo-aircraft-only labels3.10Practice: preparing a package under PI 965
4.1Shipper's Declaration for Dangerous Goods4.2Air waybill and declarations4.3Acceptance checklist4.4Notification to captain (NOTOC)4.5Overpacks and markings4.6Consolidated consignments4.7Passenger and crew baggage4.8Personal electronic devices4.9Undeclared dangerous goods4.10Laboratory: verification of a rejected shipment
5.1Operator safety risk assessment5.2Fire-resistant containers5.3Hold fire suppression systems5.4Cabin procedures for a PED fire5.5Occurrence and incident reporting5.6Authority inspections and penalties5.7Prototype and pre-production batteries5.8Special approvals and exemptions5.9Recent regulatory updates5.10Case study: thermal runaway response plan
6.1Battery characterisation6.2UN 38.3 verification6.3Classification and UN number6.4Selection of instruction and section6.5Packaging design6.6Marking and labelling6.7Shipping documentation6.8Internal procedure and training6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
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.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the risks of lithium batteries during air transport.
Interpret the structure of the IATA-DGR and the ICAO Technical Instructions.
Select the packing instruction applicable to each type of battery.
Verify battery compliance with UN 38.3 tests.
Complete the documentation and marking required for acceptance.
Where this takes you
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.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
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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