PT PMLI

International Maritime Dangerous Goods

Course Outline

August 2018

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Table of Contents

1 General information.......................................................................................3

2 Course objectives..........................................................................................4
2.1 Learning aims and course objectives...........................................................4
2.2 Course objectives.....................................................................................4
2.3 Entry level...............................................................................................4

3 Course outline...............................................................................................5
3.1 Course timetable......................................................................................5
3.2 Detailed course description........................................................................6
3.3 Course location........................................................................................7

4 Content assignment & exam..........................................................................7

5 Literature.......................................................................................................7
5.1 Mandatory literature.................................................................................7
5.2 Recommended literature...........................................................................7

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1 General information

Regarding the general information, reference is made to the table below.

Table: General information

Aspect Description
Subject Multipurpose Terminal Operations Course
Course coordinator @@@@ (TO BE DETERMINED AT START EACH COURSE)
Instructor(s) @@@@ (TO BE DETERMINED AT START EACH COURSE)
Period @@@@ (TO BE DETERMINED AT START EACH COURSE)
Hours 30 hours

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2 Course objectives
2.1 Learning aims for IMDG Terminal Operations.
The following learning aims are applicable for all personnel involved in IMDG.
 On successful completion, the participants shall be able to demonstrate
understanding and know how to handle IMDG in the terminal.

2.3 Course objectives

The following course objectives are applicable for the course:
 Explain the dangerous goods classification
 Recognize the IMDG labels
 Name the packaging groups
 Name the proper documentation
 Explain the DG cargo information flow
 Describe the stowage and segregation requirements
 Explain how to work with the IMDG code book

Instructors will assess the candidates’ skills through their answers to the (final)
assessment questionnaires, through observation of practical activities, their motivation,
attitude and aptitude during the course.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of attendance.

2.1 Learning aims

and course objectives
The following learning aims are applicable for Terminal Operations course:
 On successful completion, the participants shall be able to demonstrate
understanding of handling and storing IMDG the terminal.

2.2 Course
objectives
The following course objectives are applicable for the course:
 Explain the dangerous goods classification
 Recognize the IMDG labels
 Name the packaging groups
 Name the proper documentation
 Explain the DG cargo information flow
 Describe the stowage and segregation requirements
 Explain how to work with the IMDG code book

2.3 Entry level

This course is designed for the operational staff of all Terminals.

The referred entry level of the participants:

 Ability to work alone and in groups
 Correct attitude and aptitude
 Have a (pro)active approach
 Be able to read and write

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3 Course outline

Regarding the course outline, a difference can be made between:

 Course timetable;
 Detailed course description;
 Course location

3.1 Course
timetable
The typical duration of the course is 5 working days of classroom training.
Reference is made to the table below regarding the timetable of the course.

Table: Course timetable

Part Date Time Location
L1+E1 TBD 09:00 – 10:30 TBD
L2+E2 TBD 10:30 – 12:00 TBD
L3 TBD 13:00 – 14:00 TBD
E3 TBD 14:00 – 16:00 TBD

L4+E4 TBD 09:00 – 10:30 TBD

L5+E5 TBD 10:30 – 12:00 TBD
L6 TBD 13:00 – 15:00 TBD
E6 TBD 15:00 – 16:00 TBD

L7+E7 TBD 09:00 – 11:30 TBD

L8 TBD 11:30 – 12:00 TBD
E8 TBD 13:00 – 14:30 TBD
L9+E9 TBD 14:30 – 16:00 TBD

L10+E10 TBD 09:00 – 11:00 TBD

L11+E11 TBD 11:00 – 12:00 TBD
L12+E12 TBD 13:00 – 14:30 TBD
L13+E13 TBD 14:30 – 16:00 TBD

FA TBD 09:00 – 10:00 TBD

QA TBD 10:00 – 10:30 TBD
P1 TBD 10:30 – 12:00 TBD
P2 TBD 13:00 – 14:30 TBD
LL TBD 14:30 – 15:00 TBD
EV TBD 15:00 – 16:00 TBD

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3.2 Detailed
course description
Reference is made to the table below regarding the detailed description of the course.

Table: Detailed course description

Day Content Timing
Introduction to IMDG in Terminals
Basic terminology used in Terminals
Morning
Discussing the 9 classes and classification of IMDG
Day 1

Continuation of the 9 classes of the IMDG

Afternoon
Questionnaire 1
Discussing the Dangerous Goods Hazardous Diamond
Continuation of the Dangerous Diamond and the NFPA
Morning
Diagram
Day 2

Discussing the UN Packaging

Afternoon
Questionnaire 2
Continuation of the Packing Groups
Morning

Day 3
Documentation Required to move Dangerous Goods in
Afternoon
the port. Discussing the MSDS and its contents
Stowage and Segregation
Discussing Dangerous Goods cargo that needs to be
separated, Ship and port Segregation Table
Morning

Day 4 EMS and the meaning of MFAG ,Marine Pollution Single

point of contact, Training Required for IMDG,
Questionnaire 4
Afternoon

Hazmat Trailer. Designated IMDG Facility Segregation

Table in Ports, Ship Segregation, Multimodel Morning
Dangerous goods FORM, Fumigation warning sign.
Day 5
Discussing the dangerous goods list,Discussing the
different types of containers Afternoon
Questionaire 5

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3.3 Course
location
The typical duration of the course is 5 working days of classroom training.
The course may be (partly) delivered at the terminal premises.

Reference is made to the list below:

 Locations:
o Theory
 Contact Details Location
(to be determined for each time the course is executed)
o Practical
 Contact Details Location
(to be determined for each time the course is executed)

4 Content assignment & exam

Instructors will assess the candidates’ skills through their answers to their daily
questionnaires, through observation of practical activities, their motivation, attitude and
aptitude during the course and their effort.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of attendance.

5 Literature

Regarding the literature, a difference can be made between:

 Mandatory literature;
 Recommended literature;

Please note that the mandatory literature is required to follow the course with sufficient
results. Recommended literature is not compulsory to read to follow the course with
sufficient results.

5.1 Mandatory
literature
The following literature is mandatory during this course:
 Reader Multipurpose Terminal Operations;
 PowerPoint presentation Multipurpose Terminal Operations

5.2 Recommended
literature
Not applicable.

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