Maritime Dangerous Goods – Packer/Cargo Handler Function Specific Training

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

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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.

 Dangerous Goods General Awareness Training

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.

Course Cost: $220.00*

Standard Training

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.

Course Cost: $250.00*

Consignor/Freight Forwarder Function Specific Training

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.

Course Cost: $250.00*

Ship Loader Function Specific Training

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.

Course Cost: $250.00*

Ship Operator Function Specific Training

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.

Course Cost: $250.00*

Standard Training

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.

Course Cost: $250.00*

Advanced Training

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.

Course Cost: $275.00*

Refresher Training (Amendment 38-16)

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.

Course Cost: $250.00*

*Prices include GST and access to the IMDG Code