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Shippers of Lithium Batteries by Road Online Course

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What This Course Covers
This course provides a clear, practical understanding of the key requirements for safely and compliantly shipping lithium batteries by road in New Zealand. It is designed for shippers, dispatch personnel and businesses involved in the preparation and transport of lithium batteries.
The course covers:
What lithium batteries are and how they are classified.
Shipper responsibilities and legal obligations under New Zealand dangerous goods regulations.
Identification and classification of lithium batteries for transport.
Packaging, marking, and labelling requirements for lithium battery shipments.
Dangerous goods documentation and declaration fundamentals.

Designed for Real World Operations

This training is structured around practical, job ready knowledge that can be applied directly in day to day operations.

The content aligns with New Zealand dangerous goods requirements and reflects the type of information commonly expected by transport operators and courier networks when assessing a shipper’s understanding of dangerous goods obligations.

What's included?

10 Modules with quizzes.
E-Certificate (Valid for 3 Years).
10 Videos.
Downloadable info PDF's.
Final Exam.

Become a Compliant Shipper

You will learn how to correctly identify, classify, package, mark, label and document lithium batteries for road transport in New Zealand.

The course focuses on real world compliance, helping you understand your legal duties as a shipper and avoid costly mistakes.

Practical, Real World Focus

This course shows you how to apply the rules in practice, not just quote them.

You’ll gain confidence in preparing lithium battery consignments correctly, understanding SDS information and knowing when specialist advice is required.

Frequently asked questions

Is this course compliant with New Zealand dangerous goods regulations?

This course provides lithium battery specific training aligned with NZS 5433 and the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005. However, to fully meet dangerous goods training requirements, the full Shippers of Dangerous Goods by Road course must also be completed.

Who should complete this course?

This course is suitable for anyone who prepares, packs, handles or consigns lithium batteries for transport by road, including warehouse staff, exporters, logistics personnel and businesses shipping lithium batteries within New Zealand.

Do I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by DG Solutions, which can be used as evidence of lithium battery training for compliance and auditing purposes.

Is this course legally required?

If your role involves preparing or consigning lithium batteries, training is required under NZS 5433 and the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005. This lithium battery course supports that requirement, however the full Shippers of Dangerous Goods by Road course must still be completed.

Does this course replace the Shippers of Dangerous Goods by Road course?

No. This is a complementary course focused specifically on lithium batteries. The full Shippers of Dangerous Goods by Road course is still required to meet overall dangerous goods training obligations.

How long do I have access to the course?

You will receive full access for 8 weeks as stated on the course page, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and revisit the content if required.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The course is designed for both beginners and experienced personnel and explains lithium battery transport requirements in a clear, practical, real world format.

Can businesses enrol multiple staff members?

Yes. We support small, medium and large businesses across New Zealand. If you wish to enrol multiple employees, please contact us with your number of staff and we can provide suitable access options for your organisation.

Do you offer company or bulk discounts?

Yes. Discounted company rates are available depending on the number of employees requiring training. Please contact us with your team size and we will provide customised pricing based on your organisation’s requirements.

Who provides this training?

This course is delivered by Dangerous Goods Solutions Ltd (DG Solutions) a New Zealand owned dangerous goods compliance specialist based in Auckland, providing practical, no nonsense dangerous goods training and certification services across New Zealand.

We are an online training platform that helps shippers and professionals understand and comply with dangerous goods requirements.