IMDG CODE TRAINING COURSE (VERSION 3.0)

Introduction
This course provides users with the opportunity to become familiar with the rules governing the carriage of dangerous goods by sea, as laid down in the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code.

Who the course is designed for

• This course is designed for all those on board ship who are involved with the planning, stowing and handling of dangerous goods
• All those ashore who are concerned with booking dangerous goods as freight on board ships
• The course can be used on board ship or ashore.

Course Pre-requisites
None.

Course Objectives

• To provide a course compliant with, and meeting the requirements of, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, 2006 Edition. This includes Amendments 32 and 33. The use of this code is mandatory.

Course Outcomes
On the successful completion of this training course, the participant will be able to use the IMDG Code to:

• Explain how a product would be classified for an international maritime voyage
• Identify the class and packing group of a product given its proper shipping name
• Identify whether a product is a marine pollutant according to its UN number
• Identify whether a product is permitted to be carried in limited quantities, and if so, what quantity limits are permitted
• Find advice for actions to take in the event of emergency situations such as fire, contamination or spillage, where dangerous goods are involved
• Find advice on the personal protective equipment to wear when dealing with a spillage
• Identify High Consequences Dangerous Goods and the relevant security risks

Contents
The course can be used on board ship or ashore and is designed for individual self-study.

Structure
The course is divided into four main areas:

• Introduction
• Modules
• Tests
• Projects

Each test is specific to the material within that module. The questions are randomly selected so if a test needs to be repeated, it will be slightly different.

Projects
If the user intends to gain certification for the course, they must complete the two projects and submit them for external assessment.

Modules

There are 15 modules:

MODULE 1
Development of the IMDG Code

MODULE 2
Layout of the IMDG Code

MODULE 3
Chemistry

MODULE 4
Classification of Dangerous Goods

MODULE 5
Identification of Dangerous Goods

MODULE 6
Marking, Labelling and Placarding

MODULE 7
Limited Quantities

MODULE 8
Packing of Dangerous Goods

MODULE 9
Portable Tanks, Road Tank Vehicles and Multiple- Element Gas Containers (MEGCs)

MODULE 10
Documentation

MODULE 11
Emergency Response Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods

MODULE 12
Stowage and Segregation

MODULE 13
Use and Transport of Cargo Transport Units (CTUs)

MODULE 14
High Consequence Dangerous Goods ? Security

MODULE 15
Multi-Modal Publications

Course Duration
It is estimated that 10 Guided Learning Hours (GLHs) are required to complete the course. GLHs include the time needed to follow the program on the computer, plus time needed for additional reading and research, as well as the time needed to complete the projects.