Description
Amendment 42-24 Authorized for use 1 January 2025 / Mandatory 1 January 2026
This course may be used for both initial and recurrent training.
This course is intended for the training of shore-side dangerous goods employees responsible for the handling, shipping, or transportation of dangerous goods internationally by vessel using the requirements of the IMDG Code. When taken in conjunction with the pre-requisite course listed below, it provides the required elements of general awareness and function-specific training, as well as those of safety and security awareness.
Learning Objectives / Modules:
Navigation of the IMDG Code to determine requirements for the safe transportation of dangerous goods (DG) by vessel, including:
- Introduction
- Classification
- Dangerous Goods List
- Packaging
- Consignment Procedures
- Documentation
- Portable tanks
- Transport Operations (including stowage & segregation requirements)
Target Audience:
Dangerous goods employees and their supervisors who work for shippers, carriers, freight forwarders, third party logistics companies, and who handle, package, mark, label, placard, prepare/validate shipping documents, and/or offer dangerous goods for transport by vessel.
Pre-requisite:
Security Awareness TrainingRequired & Recommended Regulatory Resources:
The current edition of the IMDG Code Regulations is required for this course.
Click this link for a list of the required and recommended regulatory resources for this course:
Required & Recommended ResourcesCourse Features: - Estimated Time: 3h25m run-time, plus assessment time which varies per person
- Language: English
- Includes final assessment to validate student’s understanding of material
- Training certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
- Note: Upon issuance, the training certificate must be signed by both the employee and the employer.
Table of Contents
Introduction to the IMDG Code
Classification & Dangerous Goods List
Consignment Procedures
Marking & Labelling
Marking & Placarding
Documentation
Packaging (including Non-Bulk, IBCs & Portable Tanks)
Transport Operations
What you'll learn
Learners will receive updated information regarding the IMDG Code Amd 42-24 to be in compliance with the latest regulations.
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