Dangerous Goods
Course Prerequisites
Course participants will be currently engaged in the transportation, packing, consolidating, shipment, handling, documentation, processing, and any other part of the transport chain, including rail, road, and shipping where dangerous goods are being offered for shipment.
Minimum age: 18 years
Education: Completion of year 10.
Scheduled Dates
This course is scheduled on demand. Course fees are determined
by participant experience, number of candidates and duration required.
For further information please contact our Short Course Manager.
Course Aim
To meet the mandatory requirements contained in Chapter 1.3 of the 2008 Edition IMDG Code, and in particular, within the guidelines enumerated in table 1.3.1.5 “ Recommended training needs for shore–side personnel involved in the transport of dangerous goods under the IMDG Code” and to render course participants competent, according to their responsibilities, in the offering for transportation, shipment preparation, handling, packaging, documentation, storage, stevedoring, stowage and transportation of Dangerous Goods within Australia.
Content
Course duration depends on the function of the participant:
Shippers, Packers, Consolidators
Function:
Pack Dangerous Goods
Mark Label or Placard Dangerous Goods.
Load/Unload CTUs
DURATION: 16 hours – conducted over 2 extended days, or 2.5 days
Shipping and Shipping Agency Clerical Staff
Function:
Offer Dangerous Goods for Transport
Accept Dangerous Goods for Transport
DURATION: 14 hours – conducted over 2 days
Road Transport, Railway and Terminal operators
Function:
Handle Dangerous Goods in Transport
DURATION: 14 hours – conducted over 2 days
Shipping, Terminal Supervisors, Ship Planners, Ship Officers
Function:
Prepare Dangerous Goods Loading Stowage Plans
Unloading/Loading Dangerous Goods into from Ships
Carry Dangerous Goods
Enforce Survey or Inspect for Compliance with applicable rules and regulations
DURATION: 18 hours – conducted over 2.5 days
Course Approval
This course is AMSA approved.