The objectives of this course are to 

• familiarize the user with the IMDG Code, its construction and its relationship to other regulatory references;​
• describe the procedures and methods for the classification and identification of dangerous goods;​
• enable the user to select an appropriate basic description and identify the required marks, labels and packaging for a dangerous goods shipment intended for transport by vessel;​
• provide the user with useful tools, checklists and templates for preparing dangerous goods shipping papers and other required documentation;
• outline and describe the shipper’s responsibilities with respect to hazard communication, handling, loading, stowage and segregation of dangerous goods;​
• provide an effective tool for measuring comprehension of the training material through learning assessments; and to​
• provide the user with a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the course of instruction.

A detailed examination is available and a Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants receiving 80% or better on the comprehensive exam.

Click on the course syllabus here.