3 days — 21 hours
FIT 4.1.M
Shipping Lithium Batteries by Air
Sections I, IA, IB and II, state of charge, and packing instructions 965 to 970.
Course overview
This training programme is designed for personnel responsible for classifying dangerous goods and preparing dangerous goods consignments for air transport.
The course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to identify, classify, pack, mark, label and document dangerous goods shipments in accordance with the latest IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and applicable GCAA requirements.
Classifying Dangerous Goods – FIT 4.1.B(C)
Preparing Dangerous Goods Shipments – FIT 4.1.B(P)
Who should attend
- Shippers and packers of dangerous goods
- Personnel classifying dangerous goods for transport
- Personnel preparing dangerous goods as company materials
- Freight-forwarding and cargo operations personnel
- Dangerous goods packaging specialists
- Manufacturers and distributors shipping regulated products
- Pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics personnel
- Chemical, oil and gas industry personnel
- Battery and electronics shipment personnel
- Automotive and spare-parts logistics personnel
- Staff of freight forwarders acting on behalf of the shipper
Course objectives
Upon successful completion, participants should be able to:
- Understand the applicable dangerous goods regulations
- Determine whether an article or substance is regulated as dangerous goods
- Identify the applicable UN number and Proper Shipping Name
- Determine the hazard class, division and subsidiary hazard
- Identify the applicable packing group
- Select the appropriate packing instruction
- Apply quantity limitations and packaging requirements
- Select suitable UN-specification packaging
- Prepare dangerous goods packages correctly
- Apply the required marks and hazard labels
- Complete the Shipper’s Declaration for Dangerous Goods
- Provide the required information on the Air Waybill
- Identify applicable state and operator variations
- Recognise hidden or undeclared dangerous goods
- Verify the compliance of a dangerous goods consignment before tendering
- Apply emergency-response and reporting requirements
About the course
This comprehensive course is designed for individuals and organizations involved in the transportation of Dangerous Goods. Our course covers the regulations and guidelines set forth by international organizations such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to properly prepare and classify Dangerous Goods for transportation. Upon completion of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of the regulations and guidelines related to the transportation of Dangerous Goods and will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to ensure compliance and minimize the risk of accidents.
Often taken with
Functions most 4.1.B delegates also hold.
1 day — 7 hours
FIT 4.1.C
Processing or Accepting General Cargo
Identify hidden and undeclared dangerous goods in cargo and mail presented as general freight.
Duration on quote
RECURRENT
Recurrent Training — 4.1.B
Certificates expire at 24 months. Recurrent delivery scheduled inside your renewal window.
Frequently asked
Who needs GCAA 4.1.B training?
Personnel preparing dangerous goods consignments for transport, with classification covered at the same time. In practice: shippers and packers, operator staff acting as shippers, operator staff preparing dangerous goods as company materials (COMAT), and freight forwarder staff acting on behalf of the shipper.
How long is the 4.1.B course?
Initial training runs 3 days for classifying dangerous goods. Preparing dangerous goods shipments is also 3 days, and includes classifying dangerous goods. Learners will be able to classify a substance or article correctly, then select the right packing instruction, marking, labelling and documentation for it, which is the most technically demanding function in the 4.1 range.
What is the difference between 4.1.B and 4.1.D?
4.1.B is the shipper side: preparing and classifying consignments before they are offered. 4.1.D is the acceptance side: checking and processing consignments presented by a shipper. A freight forwarder acting on behalf of a shipper needs 4.1.B; a cargo terminal accepting the shipment needs 4.1.D.
Does the course cover COMAT shipments?
Yes. Operator staff preparing dangerous goods as company materials are named in the function description for this category. COMAT is a frequent source of findings because internal shipments sometimes bypass the checks applied to commercial cargo, so the course treats it as a shipper obligation like any other.
Does 4.1.B cover sea freight as well as air?
No. All the GCAA and IATA course codes relate to the air transport of dangerous goods only. For sea freight, the training is under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG). IMDG is a separate regime for ocean shipping. If your team ships by both modes, tell DGR Aviation at the enquiry stage for a separate IMDG training.
What will I be able to do after the course?
Apply the regulations and guidelines governing dangerous goods transport by air, prepare and classify consignments correctly, and reduce the risk of a shipment being rejected at acceptance or of an incident in transit.
Who carries the responsibility if a shipment is wrongly classified?
The shipper carries the primary duty to classify, identify, pack, mark, label and document the consignment correctly, and signs the Shipper’s Declaration to that effect. That is why this category exists as a separate certification from acceptance training.
How do I enrol in the 4.1.B course?
Complete the enquiry form on the course page, or contact DGR Aviation on +971 4 267 6745 or +971 56 534 9234, or at info@dgraviation.com, to confirm the next available dates.
How long is the 4.1.B certificate valid?
Two years. Recurrent training must be completed before the certificate
expires to maintain the function without a gap. We record the expiry at the time of
certification and flag the renewal window ahead of time.
Can 4.1.B be delivered at our facility?
Yes. This function is regularly delivered on-site across the UAE, on your shift pattern and using your own documentation as the worked examples. The
approval, assessment and certificate are identical to the classroom course.
What is the pass mark?
80% for a pass and 90% for a distinction, assessed on Knowledge, Skills and
Attitude by the training provider. Where applicable, an employer assessment should be
completed within 12 months.
How do I confirm this is the right function for my staff?
Use the Course Finder to map a job role
to its GCAA function, or contact us and we will return a written training
matrix for your team.
