IMDG CODE E-LEARNING
IMDG Code training is mandatory for all shore-side staff involved in dangerous goods transport by sea. Exis has developed a cost-effective training tool, in collaboration with the International Maritime Organization, which enables shore side staff such as shippers and forwarders, container packers and consolidators, shipping line operations and booking staff, port staff, cargo surveyors and executives/managers to receive high-quality training that complies with the latest IMDG Code training requirements.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THESE COURSES?
Both shore side staff and personnel at sea involved in handling, documenting,
packing, transporting, and storing of dangerous goods:
Shippers
Forwarders
Container Packers & Consolidators
Shipping Line Operations & Booking Staff
Stevedores
Port Staff
Cargo Surveyors
Executives & Managers
IMDG CODE E-LEARNING BENEFITS
IMDG Code
Training
Compliance
Meets the mandatory training requirements in the IMDG Code for all those involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea.
Cost-Effective
Typically a fraction of expensive classroom time and less disruptive than absence from work.
Safety
Produced by dangerous goods transport specialists.
Efficiency
Delivers consistent training standards across global operations, especially relevant to corporate quality assurance programs.
Up-to-Date
The course is updated in line with Amendment and Errata changes.
Certificate
Assessment throughout the course and final course completion certificate provided as a record of training.
DNV GL Standard
IMDG Code e-learning has been assessed and certified against DNV GL Standard for Certification of Learning Programs.
IMDG E-LEARNING COURSES
Courses are accessed over the internet with a pc, laptop, or tablet device (iPad, Android, or Windows). We also offer SCORM content packages developed to the SCORM 1.2 standard for import into SCORM-compliant learning management systems. Click any of the courses below to learn more!
IMDG REFRESHER COURSE
The IMDG Code Refresher course provides a recap of the main IMDG Code provisions and includes an update on Amendment 39-18 for personnel who have already been trained online, or in the classroom, and have previous knowledge of the IMDG Code.
Benefits include:
- Fast update on the latest Amendment – no need to take the whole course again.
- Cost-effective, quality training course
- Flexible online training with course completion certificate for training records
BACK TO COURSES
IMDG STANDARD COURSE
The IMDG Code Standard course is for general shipping personnel such as booking office staff, administrators, customer support and office personnel who require a sound working knowledge of the IMDG Code and dangerous goods shipping requirements.
This Function Specific course is designed to meet the training requirements in 1.3.1.2.1 and 1.3.1.2.2 of the IMDG Code. It provides suitable function-specific training for those personnel who may not be covered by the more ‘hands-on’ Function Specific courses.
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 package marking and labeling requirements ○
An overview of CTU marking and placarding requirements ○
In-depth training on documentation requirements and
completion procedures ○
An overview of stowage requirements ○
An overview of segregation requirements ○
An overview of the requirements for limited quantities and excepted
quantities shipments ○
An overview of additional provisions concerning transport, including
emergency response provisions ○
IMDG CODE SHIP OPERATOR COURSE
This course is for personnel responsible for and/or directly involved in managing the operation of a vessel carrying dangerous goods.
This course provides:
• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• In-depth training on 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
• In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion procedures
• 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
• In-depth training on the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments
• Training on incident and fire prevention and emergency response procedures in a port and on board a ship
• Training on the International Convention for Safe Containers
• Training on dangerous goods in port areas
IMDG CODE SHIP LOADER COURSE
The IMDG Code Ship Loader course is for personnel responsible for and/or directly involved in ship loading/unloading operations. It includes:
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 labeling 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 ○
IMDG GENERAL AWARENESS COURSE
The Dangerous Goods Transport General Awareness course is for personnel who need a familiarisation with dangerous goods transport regulations and an awareness of the duties that arise from them.
The Dangerous Goods Transport General Awareness course fully meets the ‘awareness training’ requirements in 1.3.1.2.1 of the IMDG Code (Amdt 39-18), 1.3.2.1 of the ADR Agreement and RID Regulations and also highlights requirements in the air transport regulations and the 49CFR domestic dangerous goods regulations.
It is ideal for warehouse personnel, clerical workers, administrators, managers, customer service and/or sales personnel and others who have a very limited direct involvement in dangerous goods shipping or transport activities but need a general appreciation of the regulations.
The following sections are included in the program:
- Course scope and objectives
- Dangerous goods transport legislation
- Classification and identification
- Consignment and transport procedures
- The journey rules – operational consideration
- Emergency response issues
IMDG CODE ADVANCED COURSE
This course is aimed at senior dangerous goods managers / dangerous goods safety advisers who require detailed training on all the main aspects of the IMDG Code’s provisions.
This course provides:
An introduction to the IMDG Code ○
An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions ○
In-depth training on dangerous goods classification and identification provisions ○
In-depth training on packing requirements ○
In-depth training on package marking and labeling requirements ○
In-depth training on CTU marking and placarding requirements ○
In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion 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 ○
In-depth training on the requirements for limited quantities and excepted quantities shipments ○
Training on the use of CTUs ○
Training on incident and fire prevention and emergency response procedures in a port and onboard a ship ○
Training on the International Convention for Safe Containers ○
Training on dangerous goods in port areas ○
IMDG Code Consignor/Freight
Forwarder Course
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.
This course provides:
• An introduction to the IMDG Code
• An overview of the IMDG Code general provisions
• In-depth training on dangerous goods classification and identification provisions
• In-depth training on packing provisions
• In-depth training on package marking and labelling requirements • In-depth training on CTU marking and placarding requirements
• In-depth training on documentation requirements and completion procedures
• An overview of stowage requirements
• In-depth training on segregation requirements within a CTU
• In-depth training on 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
IMDG Code Packer/Cargo Handler Course
The IMDG Code Packer/Cargo Handler course is for those who pack dangerous goods and/or are involved in loading/unloading cargo transport units. It includes:
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 ○
IMDG CODE FAQs
Which course do I need to take?
There are several levels of training – multimodal general awareness, function-specific, advanced, and refresher. You should take the course that is most closely related to the role that you carry out in your organization. See the ‘training recommendations guide’ on the IMDG Code e-learning page for further information.
How is the student verified?
As with all computer-based training, record-keeping for the IMDG Code e-learning course should include confirmation that the student named on the course completion certificate was the person that took the course. This can simply be done by the supervisor or manager signing a file copy of the completion certificate confirming that the named student took the course, or by archiving an electronic equivalent. It is a requirement of the local competent authorities of Ireland and Australia that students from those countries choose the verified certificate at the end of the course rather than the standard certificate.
What is the administrator function?
The administrator function is ideal for companies with larger numbers of students to be trained. It provides full administrator management of courses taken at any location for regional or global training programs. It allows for the management of active courses, including course configuration for job functions, setting pass marks, and timeframes for completion and progress monitoring. Company-specific training elements can also be incorporated.
How often should I retrain?
There are no specific recurrent training requirements within the IMDG Code regarding the frequency of training but the Code in 1.3.1.1 states that training ‘shall be periodically supplemented with refresher training to take account of changes in regulations and practice’.
Some countries have defined training periods in their national legislation e.g. under US regulations (49 CFR) anyone involved in transporting dangerous goods by sea must be trained every three years; many others have not yet addressed the issue.
Many companies and organisations require update and/or refresher training with every Amendment; this ensures staff are made aware of the changes and the potential impact on transport operations.
It is up to you as an individual or company to determine the required frequency for training and the level at which this training must be provided.
Exis Technologies offer a refresher course that provides an awareness of the IMDG Code’s provisions and outlines the main changes in the latest Amendment update in every new Amendment.
What is covered in the 49 CFR module?
The 49 CFR module is an extra configuration that can be taken in addition to any of the other course configurations. This module provides information on the additional requirements of 49 CFR when shipping to and from the United States under the IMDG Code provisions. The elements in this module focus on:
– Providing an introduction and overview of the 49 CFR regulation
– General conditions for the use of the IMDG Code when shipping to or from the United States
– Requirements for specific materials and packages when shipping to or from the United States
– Additional requirements when using the IMDG Code when shipping to or from the United States
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