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Course overview
Welcome to the IMDG Code Packers/Cargo Handler Course!
The IMDG Packer and Handler Course is one of the few specialized training courses that ensure safe and legal packing and handling of hazardous materials for transportation by sea. This course, therefore, identifies how dangerous goods shall be safely and duly packaged and handled for maritime transport.
What will you gain?
Through this program, participants will gain knowledge and competencies required for proper packaging, labeling, and documentation of a package in accordance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods, which is more commonly known as the (IMDG) Code.
What will I learn?
- Module 1 : An introduction to the IMDG Code
- Module 2 : Summary of the IMDG Code general provisions
- Module 3 : Summary of the regulations on classification and identification provisions of dangerous goods
- Module 4 : Extensive training packing, marking and labelling requirements
- Module 5 : Extensive training of CTU marking and placard requirement
- Module 6 : Brief on documentation requirements
- Module 7 : An overview of stowage requirements
- Module 8 : Extensive training on segregation requirements within a CTU
- Module 9 : Summary of shipment requirements for limited and excepted quantities
- Module 10 : Additional provisions related to transport, including emergency procedures; regulations
Requirements
- The IMDG Packer/Handlers course is suitable for a diverse audience, including packers, shipping industry personnel, and import/export professionals. It equips participants with the knowledge and skills to safely handle and transport dangerous goods by sea in compliance with the IMDG Code.
Curriculum for this course
48 Lessons
08:00:00 Hours
FAQ
- IMDG Code Course FAQ
MODULE 1: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE IMDG CODE
- 1.1 An Overview Of The IMDG Code
- 1.2 Purpose And Significance Of The IMDG Code In The Maritime Industry
- 1.3 Amendment Cycle Of The IMDG Code
- 1.4 Training Requirements For Shoreside Staff
- 1.5 Reading And Understanding The Dangerous Good List
- 1.6 IMDG Code Supplement
- 8.3 Segregation Groups
MODULE 2: SUMMARY OF THE IMDG CODE GENERAL PROVISIONS
- 2.1 Application & Implementation Of The IMDG Code
- 2.2 Conventions
- 2.3 Dangerous Goods Prohibited From Transport
- 2.4 Transport Of Radioactive Material
- 2.5 Definitions, Unit Of Measurements And Abbreviations
MODULE 3: SUMMARY OF THE REGULATIONS ON CLASSIFICATION AND INDENTIFICATION PROVISIONS OF DANGEROUS GOODS
- 3.1 Brief Of Regulations On IMDG Code Classification System
- 3.2 Packing Group
MODULE 4: EXTENSIVE TRAINING PACKAGING,, MARKING AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
- 4.1 Packaging Requirements For Different Classes Of Dangerous Goods
- 4.2 Proper Selection And Use Of Packing Materials, Including Inner And Outer Packaging
- 4.3 Construction & Testing Of Packaging’s And IBC’s
- 4.4 Packaging Instructions And Specifications As Outlined In The IMDG Code
MODULE 5: EXTENSIVE TRAINING OF CTU MARKING AND PLACARDING REQUIREMENTS
- 5.1 Requirements For Marking And Labelling Packages Containing Dangerous Goods
- 5.2 Proper Placement And Visibility Of Labels And Markings
- 5.3 Placard Requirements For Transport Units
MODULE 6: BRIEF ON DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
- 6.1 Documentation For The Transportation Of Dangerous Goods
- 6.2 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
- 6.3 Shippers Declaration For Dangerous Goods
- 6.4 Container Vehicle Packing Certificate
- 6.5 Proper Completion Of Shipping Papers And Other Necessary Forms
- 6.6 Competent Authority's Approval
- 6.7 Waste Transport Documentation
MODULE 7: AN OVERVIEW OF STOWAGE REQUIREMENTS
- 7.1 Stowage Requirements And Considerations For Different Classes Of Dangerous Goods
- 7.2 Proper Storage And Stowage Of Dangerous Goods
MODULE 8: EXTENSIVE TRAINING ON SEGREGATION REQUIREMENTS WITHIN CTU
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 General Segregation Provision
- 8.4 Special Segregation Provision & Exemptions
- 8.3 Segregation Groups
- 8.5 Segregation Of Class 1 And Class 7
- 8.6 Segregation From Goods Of Other Classes
- 8.7 Additional Segregation Provisions
MODULE 9: SUMMARY OF SHIPPING REQUIREMENTS FOR LIMITED QUANTITITES AND EXCEPTED QUANTITIES
- 9.1 Introduction to Limited And Excepted Quantities
- 9.2 Shipping Requirement For Limited Quantities And Excepted Quantities
MODULE 10: ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRANSPORT, INCLUDING EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, REGULATIONS
- 10.1 Principle And Requirements Of Emergency Response Planning
- 10.2 Emergency Schedule (EmS) Guide
- 10.3 Safe Handling Procedures
- 10.4 Convention For Safe Containers 1972
- 10.5 Port Byelaws In Particular Quantity Limitations
- 10.6 National Transport Regulation
- 10.7 Key Responsibilities And Obligations Of Packers Under The IMDG Code
IMDG CODE PACKERS COURSE FINAL ASSESSMENT
- FINAL ASSESSMENT
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