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.
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
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*
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
Course Cost
$250 (incl. GST)
Duration
2 to 22 hours
Delivery
Online
Intended for
Personnel responsible for and/or directly involved in ship loading/unloading operations, under IMDG Code 1.3.1.2.2.
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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