About the course
The course covers the provisions for sodium batteries when shipped by road (ADR) and sea (The IMDG Code).
Including the classification of sodium batteries and packing methods for UN 2795 (wet batteries), UN 3292 (sodium metal batteries), UN 3551 and UN 3552 (sodium ion batteries).
The course also covers the provisions for shipping sodium ion batteries contained in equipment or packed with equipment (UN 3552) using the Section II rules of packing instructions 977 and 978 for air transportation.
This is a stand-alone course for the shipping of exempt batteries (such as UN 3551 or UN 3552 exempted by special provision 400, or UN 3552 shipped using the Section II rules for air) or can be taken in addition to full awareness training in either ADR or the IMDG Code for fully regulated batteries.
Please contact us if you require any help in this respect.
The course is video-based and completely online, so can be taken at any time to suit yourself.
Classification
Learn how sodium cells and batteries are classified, based on the structure of the cells. Including the provisions for sodium ion cells and batteries (UN 3551 and UN 3552)
Packing methods
Our video based course will teach you how to pack all types of sodium cells and batteries, including sodium ion batteries.
Course handbook
Full instructions are provided in our course handbook. You can download it within the course. We post a copy to customers in the UK & Ireland.
Course Curriculum
- Use and marking of overpacks
- Different types of batteries mixed within the same package
- Batteries packed with and contained in equipment, in the same package
- Packages of different packing instructions on the same air waybill
- Multimodal limitations
- Vehicles powered by sodium ion batteries (UN 3558, air transportation)
Purchase information
The course is priced at £75 per person excluding VAT (VAT is charged depending on your location).
There are two purchase options below.
The first button allows you to purchase the course for yourself online, using a debit or credit card. You can then enrol straight away after purchase.
The second button allows you to purchase the course on behalf of someone else or purchase multiple courses from our online shop using your credit card or PayPal. Access codes are provided immediately following payment by our smart automated system.
If you require any further information please don't hesitate to contact us via UK freephone on 0800 246 1972 or via email.
