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​
• Provide 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.