Maritime Dangerous Goods Mandatory IMDG Course (AMSA Approved)

AVELING’s Maritime Dangerous Goods Course is developed by Exis Technologies, who worked in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization. The course is approved by AMSA.

The course will provide the knowledge and skills needed to fulfil the obligations placed on an individual in the workplace, under the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. The courses listed below are compliant to Amendment 38-16 of the IMDG Code. Amendment 38-16 will become mandatory on 1st January 2018 (with Amendment 37 ceasing on that date). Refresher training must be done every 2 years by those who’ve completed initial training.

Mandatory Training Requirements:

Training became mandatory on 1 January 2010 for shore-based personnel engaged in the transport of dangerous goods “intended to be transported by sea”. Persons who’ve previously done initial training must do a refresher course every 2 years.

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Dangerous Goods Transport General Awareness Training

Overview: this course provides a familiarisation with dangerous goods transport regulations and an awareness of the duties and requirements that arise from them, under Section 1.3.1.2.1 of the IMDG code.

It is designed for personnel with no specific dangerous goods transport function(s) who need a general appreciation of the regulations. The programme is split into the following sections:

• Course scope and objectives
• Dangerous goods transport legislation
• Classification and identification
• Consignment and transport procedures
• The journey rules – operational considerations
• Emergency response issues

There is an end-of-course test, the score for which is recorded and included on your course completion certificate.

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $220.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to IMDG code.

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Dangerous Goods StandardTraining

Overview: this course is aimed at booking office staff, administrators, customer and/or business services support staff. It provides training at a function-specific level for these personnel and others with similar functions requiring a sound working knowledge of the IMDG Code.

The course provides:

• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• An overview of dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
• An overview on package marking and labelling requirements
• An overview of CTU marking and placarding requirements
• In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion procedures
• An overview of stowage requirements
• An overview of segregation requirements
• An overview of the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
• An overview of additional provisions concerning transport, including emergency response provisions

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $250.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to the IMDG code

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Consignor/Freight Forwarder Function Specific Training

Overview: this course is for personnel with a management, supervisory and/or safety compliance role for a company involved in dangerous goods consignment operations e.g. shipper or freight forwarder, under IMDG Code 1.3.1.2.2. This course provides:

• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• In-depth training on dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
• In-depth training on packing provisions
• In-depth training on package marking and labelling requirements
• In-depth training on CTU marking and placarding requirements
• In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion procedures
• An overview of stowage requirements
• In-depth training on segregation requirements within a CTU
• In-depth training on the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
• Training on the use of CTUs
• An overview of additional provisions concerning transport, including emergency response provisions

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $250.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to the IMDG code

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Packer/Cargo Handler Function Specific Training

Overview: this course is aimed at personnel who pack/mark/label dangerous goods and/or load/unload cargo transport units, under IMDG Code 1.3.1.2.2. This course provides:

• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• An overview of dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
• An overview of packing requirements
• In-depth training on package marking and labelling requirements
• In-depth training on CTU marking and placarding requirements
• An overview of documentation requirements
• An overview of stowage requirements
• In-depth training on segregation requirements within a CTU
• An overview of the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
• Training on the use of CTUs
• An overview of additional provisions concerning transport including emergency response provisions

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $250.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to the IMDG code

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Ship Loader Function Specific Training

Overview: this course is aimed at personnel responsible for and/or directly involved in ship loading/unloading operations, under IMDG Code 1.3.1.2.2. This course provides:

• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• An overview of dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
• An overview of packing requirements
• An overview on package marking and labelling requirements
• In-depth training on CTU marking and placarding requirements
• An overview of documentation requirements
• In-depth training on stowage requirements
• In-depth training on segregation requirements within a CTU
• In-depth training on the segregation requirements for CTUs containing dangerous goods when loaded on vessels
• An overview of the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
• Training on incident and fire prevention in port and onboard ship
• An overview of additional provisions concerning transport including emergency response provisions

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $250.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to the IMDG code

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Ship Operator Function Specific Training

Overview: this course is for personnel responsible for and/or directly involved in managing the operation of a vessel carrying dangerous goods, under IMDG Code 1.3.1.2.2. This course provides:

• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• In-depth training on dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
• An overview of packing requirements
• An overview on package marking and labelling requirements
• In-depth training on CTU marking and placarding requirements
• In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion procedures
• In-depth training on stowage requirements
• In-depth training on segregation requirements within a CTU
• In-depth training on the segregation requirements for CTUs containing dangerous goods when loaded on vessels
• In-depth training on the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
• Training on incident and fire prevention and emergency response procedures in a port and on board a ship
• Training on the International Convention for Safe Containers
• Training on dangerous goods in port areas

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $250.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to the IMDG code

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Standard Training

Overview: this course is aimed at booking office staff, administrators, customer and/or business services support staff. It provides training at a function-specific level for these personnel under IMDG Code 1.3.1.2.2.This course provides:

• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• In-depth training on dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
• An overview on package marking and labelling requirements
• An overview of CTU marking and placarding requirements
• In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion procedures
• In-depth training on stowage requirements
• In-depth training on segregation requirements
• An overview of the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
• An overview of additional provisions concerning transport, including emergency response provisions

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $250.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to the IMDG code

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Advanced Training

Overview: this course is aimed at senior dangerous goods manager/dangerous goods safety adviser who require detailed training on all the main aspects of the IMDG Code’s provisions, under IMDG Code 1.3.1.2.2. This course provides:

• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• In-depth training on dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
• In-depth training on packing requirements
• In-depth training on package marking and labelling requirements
• In-depth training on CTU marking and placarding requirements
• In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion requirements
• In-depth training on stowage requirements
• In-depth training on segregation requirements within a CTU
• In-depth training on the segregation requirements for CTUs containing dangerous goods when loaded on vessels
• In-depth training on the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
• Training on the use of CTUs
• Training on incident and fire prevention and emergency response procedures in a port and on board a ship
• Training on the International Convention for Safe Containers
• Training on dangerous goods in port areas

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $275.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to the IMDG code

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Refresher Training (Amendment 38-16)

Overview: this course provides a recap of the main IMDG Code provisions and includes an update on significant changes in the latest Amendment for personnel who have already been trained online or in the classroom, and have previous knowledge of the IMDG Code’s provisions, under IMDG Code 1.3.1.1. Refresher training must be done every 2 years.

Duration: 2-22 hours (depending on the job function)

Time and location: Anytime and anywhere using a standard computer and internet

Fee: AUD $250.00* (inc GST) *this price includes access to the IMDG code

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More information

AMSA Certificate of Approval for this Course

AVELING Maritime Dangerous Goods FAQ

 Below is the list of courses available.

Read the descriptions and then choose a course that best reflects the functions that you will undertake within the shipping/maritime industry. The following guide, developed by Exist Technologies, provides guidance for selecting the right course.