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Who is this course for?
All personnel involved in the handling of reefer containers.
Is previous experience required?
No previous experience is required to complete this course.
How will this course benefit me?
This course will give learners an awareness of reefer container operations, the different types of containers and how to handle and monitor them.
How will this course benefit my company?
The course will ensure that learners are following best practice for reefer container operations, as detailed in national and international legislation and company procedures.
What standards are referred to in this course?
• The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) in respect to carriage of cargo
• IMO Publication – Code of Practice for Packing of Cargo Transport Units (CTU Code)
• International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC)
• Approved Continuous Examination Program (ACEP)
• International Safety Management (ISM) Code – safety and pollution prevention, emergency procedures including safe handling of cargo
Is there an assessment?
Yes
• Give an overview of the regulatory and legislative controls relating to reefer containers
• Describe the history of reefer containers
• Describe modern reefer containers
• Give an overview of reefer container construction and design
• Describe the packing arrangement of reefer containers
• Explain what information is required for shipping reefer containers
• Give an overview of special shipments
• Describe the pre-acceptance checks
• Explain how reefer containers should be stowed on board
• Describe how reefer containers are monitored at sea
• Give an overview of how issues relating to reefer containers are resolved at sea
• Explain how dangerous goods cargo is handled
• Give an overview of the discharge process for reefer containers
Exam in the e-learning course
• Internet access - users will need a device with a web browser and internet connection
• System - runs on computers, tablets and mobile devices using Windows 7 and above and MAC OS devices running IOS 11 and above
• Browsers - Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari
• Minimum browser size - none
• Audio - requires device speaker or headphones