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Transport Dangerous Goods by Air – Initial as per IATA DGR function H6.1 (Supervised Assessment)

 

 

 

 

Preparing Dangerous Goods – Lithium Batteries Handling

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course is intended to meet the regulatory training need in compliance with the new training provisions on DGR 63rd edition based on job functions, to be implemented, with effect from 1st January 2023. 

H.1.1.2 states that personnel must be trained to competently perform the function for which they are responsible. These responsibilities are determined by the specific functions the personnel perform and not by their job titles.

This course specially targets personnel who want to attain mastery level at handling lithium batteries, be it lithium ion, lithium metal batteries, packed individually, packed with equipment and contained in equipment. Course covers training and assessment on essential skills knowledge in preparing lithium batteries shipments suitable for air transportation. 

Upon completion of this 3 days competency-based training assessment course, this individual is accredited to sign on DGD Declaration and fulfill the responsibilities of shippers, packers and operators’ s staff acting as shippers. 

 

COURSE OUTLINE (Following DGR 63rd Edition H.6.1.A)

Module 0 – Understanding the basics of dangerous goods 

  • Dangerous goods applicability 
  • Understanding the general limitations
  • Identifying roles and responsibilities
  • Understanding the importance of classification and packaging
  • Understanding  hazard communication
  • Familiarizing with basic emergency response

Module 1 – Classifying Dangerous Goods – Lithium Batteries

  • Evaluate a substance or an article against the classification criteria
  • Determine dangerous goods description
  • Review special provisions

Module 2 -Preparing dangerous goods shipment- Lithium Batteries

  • Assess packing options including quantity limitations
  • Apply packing requirements
  • Apply marks and labels
  • Assess use of overpack
  • Prepare documentation

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Personnel to be accredited to sign on DGD declaration form
  • Shippers 
  • Persons undertaking the responsibilities of shippers, including operator’s staff acting as shippers
  • Operator’s staff preparing dangerous goods as Company Materials (COMAT)
  • Packers 
  • Freight forwarders involved in preparing dangerous goods on behalf of shippers

 

ACCREDITATION & EXAMINATION

SAAA’s co-branded IATA Secured Digital Award (SDA) Certificate is awarded to participants who successfully obtained a grade of 80% or higher based on overall assessment format. Pass with distinction is awarded to participants who did exceptionally well at above 90%.  

 

COURSE FEES

Please send your query to admin@saaa.org.sg

 

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Training commences from 9am to 6pm.

 

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND OF FEES

On withdrawal of course upon acceptance, participant is required to write to SAAA Cargo Services Pte Ltd through their respective companies. 

Refund is only applicable based on the notification period. Else, below penalty applies. 

Written Notice received by SAAA Penalty 
More than 1 week No penalty 
Less than 7 days  100%, no refund 

 

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