AVELING’s Maritime Dangerous Goods Course is developed by Exis Technologies, who worked in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization.
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 39-18 of the IMDG Code. Amendment 39-18 is mandatory as from 1 January 2020 but may be applied by Administrations in whole or in part on a voluntary basis from 1 January 2019.
This refresher training 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 periodically to take into account of changes in regulations and practice. This refresher training must be done prior to the ‘current’ edition of the IMDG Code being superseded.
Please also note that, Marine Order 41, 21 (1) which states “An employer of a person, other than a seafarer, engaged in any activity relating to the handling, packing, stowing and carriage of dangerous goods must ensure that the employee is given training, including refresher training, in accordance with Chapter 1.3 of the IMDG Code.”
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.
More information
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*
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.
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*
*Prices include GST and access to the IMDG Code
Course Cost
$250 (incl. GST)
Duration
2 to 22 hours
Delivery
Online
Intended for
Personnel responsible for and/or directly involved in managing the operation of a vessel carrying dangerous goods.
Certification
On successful completion of an assessment and obtaining a score of 75% or more, a Certificate of Course Completion will be issued, which can be printed. If requested, participants may be required to provide this certificate to their manager, supervisor or employer.
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