Carriage of dangerous goods (IMDG) (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency
- international regulations, standards and codes regarding dangerous goods including IMDG code.
- to establish procedures for safe cargo planning and handling.
- documentation and reporting of dangerous goods.

Content

Properties, classification, packaging and loading, segregation, transportation and handling of dangerous goods including rules and regulations set out in the IMDG code and others as applicable.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
- work as team members in a goal-oriented way.

Course material

IMDG Code
materials in Learn

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, learning tasks and training tasks. Approved examination.

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

RDI and work-related cooperation

This course can possibly include work-related cooperation.

Further information

75% Attendance

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks and examination.

Qualifications

Cargo handling

Further information

Meets the requirements of STCW sections A-II/1, A-II/2, A-II/3 & B-V/c regarding function: cargo handling, dangerous goods