13.1 Introduction
13.1.1 The successful application of this Code concerning the packing of CTUs and the
achievement of its objectives are greatly dependent on the appreciation by all
persons concerned of the risks involved and on a detailed understanding of the Code.
This can only be achieved by properly planned and maintained initial and retraining
programmes for all persons concerned with the packing of CTUs.
13.1.2 Training of persons employed by the parties mentioned in chapter 4 can be
undertaken in-house through the use of designated personnel. Alternatively, external
or distance (e-learning) training providers may be used. However, when parties use
external training providers, they should ensure that such providers can provide
training to meet the requirements of this Code. Persons responsible for planning and
supervision of packing should be fully knowledgeable about all technical, legal and
commercial requirements of this task and on all risks and dangers involved. They
should know the customary terminology in order to communicate effectively with
consignors, forwarders and the persons who do the actual packing.
13.1.3 Personnel engaged in the actual packing should be trained and skilled in doing
this work and understand the relevant terminology in order to comply with the
instructions of the planner. They should be aware of the risks and dangers involved
including safe manual handling.
13.1.4 Persons responsible for planning and supervision of packing as well as
personnel responsible for the actual packing should receive appropriate education
and training for their tasks before they do the work with immediate responsibility.
13.1.5 The management of a facility where CTUs are packed is responsible to ensure
that all personnel involved in the packing of cargo in CTUs or in the supervision
thereof are adequately trained and appropriately qualified, commensurate with their
responsibilities within their organization.
13.2 Regulatory authorities
The regulatory authority should work with stakeholders to establish minimum
requirements for training and, where appropriate, qualifications for each person
involved, directly or indirectly, in the packing of cargo in CTUs, particularly in
relation to dangerous goods.
13.3 Training
13.3.1 Personnel engaged in the packing of CTUs should be trained in the contents of
this Code commensurate with their responsibilities. Employees should be trained
before assuming responsibilities and should only perform functions for which
training has not been provided under the direct supervision of a trained person. If
appropriate, such training should be supplemented by a period spent assisting
knowledgeable planners and packers so that practical experience can be gained.
13.3.2 The training should be designed to provide an appreciation of the consequences
of badly packed and secured cargo in CTUs, the legal requirements, the magnitude of
forces which may act on cargo during road, rail and sea transport, as well as basic
principles of packing and securing of cargoes in CTUs. Topics for consideration, to
be included in the training as appropriate, are given in annex 10.
13.4 Records
Records of training should be kept and maintained to document employee training in
accordance with local regulatory practice.