CTU PACK E-LEARNING

As consistently evidenced by the experience of both global freight transport insurer, TT Club and the Cargo Incident Notification System (CINS) Organisation, poor CTU packing is responsible for an alarmingly high number of incidents leading to damage, loss, injuries and fatalities. Additionally, the declaration of incorrect container weight (or Gross Mass) also contributes to adverse safety conditions.

The introduction of the Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code) formulated jointly by three United Nations bodies, IMO, ILO and UNECE, and approved as non-mandatory international law, was introduced to try to improve this situation.

CTU PACK E-LEARNING BENEFITS

Compliance

Courses are aligned with the Code of Practice and industry standards

Cost-Effective

Typically a fraction of the cost of expensive classroom time and less disruptive than absence from work

Efficiency

Delivers consistent training standards across global operations

Up-to-Date

The courses are updated in line with updates and changes to the Code of Practice and informative material

Certificate

A course completion certificate provided as a record of training

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via web or as SCORM compliant content packages for national, regional or global training programs

CTU PACK COURSES

CTUpack e-learning includes two courses, an introduction and foundation course which provide guidance and training on the packing of CTUs. The courses are maintained in line with the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units.

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Introduction to
CTU Code

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CTU Pack
Foundations

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CTU Pack Brochure

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INTRODUCTION TO CTU CODE

This course provides an introduction to the IMO/ILO/UNECE Code of Practice (CTU Code) and includes an overview of its development and objectives. It also includes a brief overview of the new SOLAS Verified Gross Mass (VGM) regulations and direct links to the electronic version of the CTU Code.

It is aimed at anyone who has an interest in learning more about the CTU Code and is interested in how they can use it in their day-to-day role. The course contains the following sections:

Course scope and objectives

Course objectives and what is included in the course

Development of the CTU Code

Provides details on key contributors to the CTU Code, looks at the original packing guidelines and why the new CTU Code was developed

Legal situation and compliance

Looks at the regulatory framework, the status of the CTU Code, and the difference between the previous Guidelines and the new Code, the legal situation with the Code, and how it might be enforced

Overview of the CTU Code structure

What the CTU Code includes and how it is structured. Focuses on key chapters to consider when starting to look at the Code.

How to access the CTU Code

How to access the online version of the CTU Code with worked examples.

Contents summary

Further sections looking at what is included in each of the Chapters, Annexes and informative material

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CTU PACK FOUNDATIONS

This is an e-learning foundation course for those involved in the loading and unloading of CTUs. The aim of the course is to support the training of consolidators and packers and to promote best practices.

The course contains four main modules:

Cargo Module

This module introduces the main types of cargo, physical characteristics, and highlights what can go wrong.

Transport Module

This module looks at how cargo is transported, the main types of equipment used, forces and stresses encountered during transport and route considerations.

Packing Module

This module looks at the preparation and inspection of the CTU prior to packing, planning how to pack the CTU, manual and mechanical handling considerations, the packing process, securing materials, basic principles for packing and securing, closing the CTU and CTU security, documenting the shipment and insurance considerations.

Arrival Module

This module looks at considerations when opening the CTU upon arrival, unpacking methods and inventories and removal of securing materials.

 

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