Advanced Liquid Cargo Handling (LCHS)
Course Code: MX1EC244
Maritime & Nautical
Next course dates
| Start Date | Location | Duration / Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anytime | Fleetwood Nautical Campus | 1 Week/ £6,210 | Apply |
Course Overview
This course will equip anyone with cargo handling duties on board oil, chemical or liquefied gas tankers with the skills required to assist with the safe operation of the vessel. Full and comprehensive training in all aspects of tanker operations at the basic level will be provided.
Completion of this mandatory course will enable you to correctly use all forms of on board cargo handling equipment and effectively access sources of essential safety information.
The course is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) against the standards set by the Merchant Navy Training Board (MNTB) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
Entry Requirements
There are no pre-requisites for entry.
Assessment Methods
The training consists of 8 modules covering theory and practice:
- Characteristics of tankers and cargoes
- Flammability
- Toxicity
- Hazards of cargoes (other than flammability and toxicity)
- Control of hazards
- Safety equipment and the protection of personnel
- Pollution hazards and prevention
- Tanker operations: loading, discharging, carriage, loss control, tank cleaning
Assessment is by open book examination at the end of each day and a final summative closed book assessment. Additionally, in order to gain a certificate the delegate must complete the Tanker Fire Fighting course.
Teaching and Learning Methods
The course is delivered as a series of related theory lectures, video presentations and student exercises. A comprehensive set of course notes and handouts is provided, as is access to a range of mandatory publications.
Industry Placement and Field Trips
There is no work placement or field trips as part of this qualification.
Other Costs and Equipment Needed
Accommodation, transfers and meals are not provided within this course.
All materials required by the course are provided.
Expert Tutors
All staff involved in the delivery of any courses within the College are approved to teach and/or assess the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering and/or assessing a given programme are appropriately qualified, with relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.
Tuition Fees
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Regulation and Accreditation
Accrediting Institution: N/A
Terms and Conditions
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