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Sea Transport of Dangerous Goods - IMDG Code

This AMSA Accepted Dangerous Goods course covers identification and handling, relevant information for all involved personnel, safety precautions and equipment, and compliance with the IMDG Code and applicable statutory requirements.

AMSA Accepted IMDG Code training is mandatory for personnel engaged in specific functions related to the Sea transport of Dangerous Goods.
Our AMSA Accepted course (No 5112) meets all of Shipping Australia's requirements for recognition under the AMSA regulations.

This course is suitable for personnel engaged in the following occupations:-
(a)  packing dangerous goods in packagings,
(b)  marking, labelling or placarding dangerous goods,
(c)  preparing transport documents for dangerous goods,
(d)  signing or authorising transport documents for dangerous goods.

 

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We also offer Dangerous Goods courses for other personnel such as:-
those taking bookings for freight or passengers, and Freight Forwarders in co-ordination roles, or
those loading or unloading cargo transport units (CTUs) of Dangerous Goods.

 

AMSA 250 FORM
The course is also aligned to the Competency Standards contained within National Training Packages.
COURSE CONTENT - THEORY
  • How the IMDG Code / IMO Regulations work. 
  • Brief overview of all classes of Dangerous Goods.
  • Item and Risk identification shortcuts (familiarity of hazards).
  • Is it allowed to be shipped??
  • Packaging for Transport and Compatibility. 
  • Labelling and Marking requirements.
  • Documentation - in detail. Completion of AMSA Form 250 declaration.
  • How to get it to the wharf area - the link with Road Transport.

 

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is against the National Standard and AMSA accepted Assessment Instrument, which are accepted in all states and territories. Assessors are fully licensed and accredited and we have third party appeal procedures in place that you might access if you disagree with any assessment outcome.

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