Postgraduate Diploma in Battery Transport and International Compliance
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in Battery Transport and International Compliance. 8 modules covering the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, section 38.3, ADR and SAP EHS Management. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Classify lithium batteries as dangerous goods.
Interpret the UN 38.3 tests and test summary.
Prepare battery shipments in accordance with ADR.
Apply IATA and ICAO regulations to the air transport of batteries.
Manage the sea and multimodal transport of batteries.
Select suitable packaging, including for damaged batteries.
Design international regulatory compliance systems.
Who it's for
- Dangerous goods transport safety adviser seeking to specialise in Battery Transport and International Compliance.
- Battery logistics manager seeking to specialise in Battery Transport and International Compliance.
- International regulatory compliance technician seeking to specialise in Battery Transport and International Compliance.
- Dangerous goods packaging specialist seeking to specialise in Battery Transport and International Compliance.
- Foreign trade manager seeking to specialise in Battery Transport and International Compliance.
- Logistics compliance auditor seeking to specialise in Battery Transport and International Compliance.
- Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter logistics and transport.
What you'll work with
- UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Section 38.3
- ADR
- IATA Regulation on Dangerous Goods
- IMDG code
- RID
- ICAO Technical Instructions
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542
- Basel Convention
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Class 9 and applicable UN numbers1.2Batteries UN 3480, UN 3481 and UN 31711.3Batteries contained in equipment UN 35361.4Damaged and defective batteries1.5Risks during transport1.6UN recommendations on transport1.7Structure of the Orange Book1.8Manual of Tests and Criteria1.9Consignor responsibilities1.10Case study: classification of battery shipments
2.1Test T1 altitude simulation2.2Test T2 thermal cycling2.3Test T3 vibration2.4Test T4 mechanical shock2.5Test T5 external short circuit2.6Test T6 impact and crush2.7Test T7 overcharge2.8Test T8 forced discharge2.9Test summary document2.10Practical: review of a UN 38.3 report
3.1Structure of the ADR agreement3.2Special provisions 188, 230 and 3763.3Packing instruction P9033.4Marking and labelling of packages3.5Road transport documentation3.6Role of the safety adviser3.7Exemptions applicable to batteries3.8Training of personnel involved3.9Inspections and roadside control3.10Workshop: preparing an ADR shipment
4.1ICAO Technical Instructions4.2IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations4.3Packing instructions 965 to 9704.430% state-of-charge limit4.5Prohibitions on passenger aircraft4.6Approvals and special dispensations4.7Batteries in passenger baggage4.8Air transport documentation4.9Incidents and penalty regime4.10Practical: shipper's declaration for air transport
5.1IMDG Code for sea transport5.2RID rail regulations5.3Stowage and segregation on board5.4Containers and large packagings5.5Electric vehicles on ro-ro ships5.6Fire risks on ships5.7Sea transport documentation5.8Port and terminal operations5.9Coordination of multimodal transport5.10Case study: multimodal shipment of packs
6.1Approved packaging for batteries6.2Packaging for damaged batteries6.3Protection against short circuits in packages6.4Handling large-format batteries6.5Reverse logistics of used batteries6.6Storage of batteries in warehouses6.7Fire protection in the warehouse6.8Specialised logistics providers6.9Incident management in transport6.10Laboratory: selecting packaging for a pack
7.1Obligations under Regulation (EU) 2023/15427.2Due diligence on raw materials7.3Waste regulations and cross-border shipments7.4Requirements of the Basel Convention7.5US regulations 49 CFR7.6Chinese transport regulations7.7Sanctions and export controls7.8Compliance audits7.9Compliance management systems7.10Workshop: multinational compliance matrix
8.1Product characterisation8.2Classification and required testing8.3Packaging design8.4Multimodal transport plan8.5Management of damaged batteries8.6International compliance matrix8.7Staff training plan8.8Internal audit plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP EHS Management, Sphera, Microsoft Excel, Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for classifying and packaging batteries for international transport, logistics management of damaged batteries, and compliance audits for dangerous goods. Assessment is continuous, by module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Classify lithium batteries as dangerous goods.
Interpret the UN 38.3 tests and test summary.
Prepare battery shipments in accordance with ADR.
Apply IATA and ICAO regulations to the air transport of batteries.
Manage the sea and multimodal transport of batteries.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.
The programme uses SAP EHS Management, Sphera, Microsoft Excel and Power BI. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM diploma of your own upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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