Port Work Induction Cours

This is a 40 Hour course spread over 2 weeks

During this course students will become familiar with the following:

• Securing cargo
• Slinging and signalling
• Undertaking complex lifts
• Handling cargo manually
• Stuffing and de-vanning cargo
• Operating ship’s gear to transfer cargo
• Supporting dry bulk cargo operations
• Driving shore-based tractor units
• Driving light self-propelled vehicles on and off Ro/Ro vessels
• Supporting Ro/Ro operations
• Driving heavy self-propelled vehicles on and off  Ro/Ro vessels
• Maintaining effective working relationships
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment

Applicants should be 18 years of age, able to read and write. Applicants must be medically and physically fit, in possession of a driving licence and must present an original police conduct

Certificate issued by MCAST will be awarded to those students who have attended 80% and more of the lectures and passed the examinations

Oral Assessment at the end of the course  

Course notes are included in the course fee