Training
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Xtec Digital provides classroom-based and online training programs, and interactive 3D digital training tools and assets for educators.
Xtec Digital’s range of training programmes are tailored to specific sectors within the ISO Tank industry:
- ISO Tank Owner Operators
- ISO Tank Leasing Companies
- ISO Tank Users – Chemical Manufacturers, Shippers, and their End Users
- ISO Tank Servicing Depots (Newly available)
- ISO Tank Inspectorates / Classification Societies (Coming soon)
- Logistics Service Providers, Ports, Container Yards (Coming soon)
Fully configurable options are also available on request.
ISO Tank Owners and Leasing Companies
Course Overview
- Introduction to ISO Tanks and their related UN IMDG Code regulations.
- What is an ISO Tank Container – UN Portable T Code Tanks.
- Types of ISO Tank Containers.
- Fleet Condition and Servicing Management, ISO Tank Containers – for Operations and M&R Teams.
- Effective Information – Communications, Systems, Tools, Tank Spend and Utilisation Optimization.
- ISO Tank Testing Regulations, Types of Surveys.
- ISO Tank Depots, Tank Servicing SOPs and Workflow.
- An Understanding of Dangerous Goods and the *IMDG Code. (Regulated and non-regulated)
- Understanding CSC ISO Regulations.
- ITCO ACC – What is it and how we use it.
- Supplier audits – Assessments of suitable suppliers. How they reduce risk and incidents.
- Incidents – What happens when we get it wrong!
- Emergency calls, incident management, root cause analysis.
- Mitigating liability and effective claims management.
A strong focus on Safety – Compliance – Best Asset Management – Responsible Care
*This training module fulfils the required training and refresher training requirements outlined under “The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG 40-20/41-22), Chapter 1.3.0” for the required training of shore-based personnel engaged in the transport of dangerous goods by sea. A certificate of attendance is awarded to attendees on completion of the awareness training covered under this course module.
ISO Tanks Users – Chemical Manufacturers, Shippers, Receiver
Course Overview
- What is an ISO Tank Container? – UN Portable T Code Tank
- Types of ISO Tank Containers.
- Servicing ISO Tank Container.
- ISO Tank Depots – How we use them, Audits, On the ground support.
- Understanding of Dangerous Goods and the IMDG Code*.
- Correct T Code Tank Selection for shipping dangerous goods.
- Requirements for Placards, Markings and Documentation for Shipping Dangerous Goods.
- Loading and Discharging ISO Tanks. (End to end SOPs)
- What happens when we get it wrong?!
- Emergency calls, incident management, root cause analysis.
- Supplier audits – How they reduce risk and incident.
- Equipment Interchange Reports (EIR)
A strong focus on Safety – Compliance – Product Asset Management – Responsible Care.
*This training modules fulfils the mandatory training and refresher training requirements outlined under “The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG 40-20/41-22), Chapter 1.3.0” for the required training of shore-based personnel engaged in the transport of dangerous goods by sea. A certificate of attendance is awarded to attendees on completion of the awareness training covered under this course module.
Product Husbandry (Product Assessment Management) Tank Owner Operators, Lease Companies.
Course Overview
- What is Product Husbandry?
- What We Asses – Assessment Check List Workflow.
- Tools and Resources – BAM, IMDG, etc.
- Product Compatibility Assessments with 316L stainless steel.
- Product Cleaning Assessments – Ease of cleaning and cost.
- Safety Data Sheets (SDS) – Assessment Learning.
- Regulation and Compliance Assessments – Safety Assessments
- Assessments That Dangerous Good are being Correctly Classified
- Product Assessment Request Forms (PARF) – How to use them and the need for this information.
- Product Approval Request – Assessment Outcome Examples
- Product Approval – Various conditions requirements that may apply. i.e., Fittings, Tank preparation, Logistics management.
- FOSF, Kosher, Halal, Food Grade requirements.
- Tank Type and Sustainability.
- Products Not Approved – Examples for Standard T11 Tanks.
- Products Typically Excluded for Approval – Examples.
- Asset Damages – Major pitting and corrosion caused by incompatible products or failure of logistics management.
- Product staining in tanks – How this occurs and what to do.
- Root Cause Investigations – Corrective Action Protocols
- Mitigating liability – Risk and claims management.
A strong focus on Safety – Compliance – Responsible Care – Asset Protection.
ISO Tank Depots, Chemical Plants
Site Visits, A Safety First Focus.
Course Overview.
- Introductory training on Health and Safety preparation before entering an ISO Tank depot or chemical plant.
- Depots and chemical plants – Site induction training, safety awareness requirements.
- Proper PPE application requirements.
- Safe work and traffic zoning awareness around chemical plants and depots.
- Emergency sirens, assembly points and evacuation SOP awareness at chemical plants and depots.
- Chemical Silo Windsocks – What are they for? How to read them and act on them.
- Working at hights – SOP training.
- Man-entry into tank – SOP awareness & training.
- Man-down in tank – Rescue systems and SOP’s.
- Safety, their responsibility, your responsibility.
Adopting a Safety-First culture is always our endeavour. Go home alive!
ISO Tank Servicing Depots
Course Overview.
ISO Tanks Servicing, UN Portable T Code Tanks, IMDG Code Awareness Training, Depot Workflow and Quality Optimization Training.
- Introduction to ISO Tank Containers and IMDG Code regulations.
- Different types of ISO Tank Containers (T0-T23, specials).
- Components of ISO Tank Containers (Valves, Safety equipment, Labels).
- *How the IMDG Code is applied for various tasks and functions in ISO Tank Servicing Depots.
- CSC ISO regulations applicable for ISO tanks.
- What is ITCO and how we apply it.
- Tank Testing regulations and various types of surveys.
- Understanding Product Safety Data Sheets (SDS/MSDS).
- Importance of Depot Supplier Audits and Service Level Agreements.
Section B: Operation Procedures and Workflow Management in ISO Tank Depots.
- Depot optimization systems to reduce resources and improve returns.
- Health and Safety practices in depots.
- Use of SDS’s in depots for safety management.
- Assessing and determining cleaning methods and costs.
- Impact of different cleaning systems on tank servicing.
- ISO Tank internal condition reporting.
- Techniques for tank cleaning and stain removal (manual methods and chemicals).
- In house Quality Control surveys.
- Best practices for Equipment Interchange Reporting and Tank Repair Estimates.
*Elements within this training module fulfils the required training and refresher training requirements outlined under “The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG 40-20/41-22), Chapter 1.3.1 ” for the required training of shore-based personnel engaged in or involved in the transport of dangerous goods by sea. A certificate of attendance will be awarded for each attendee on completion of the IMDG Code awareness training covered under this course.
ISO Tank Surveys and Inspections
UN Portable T Code tanks, IMDG Code, CSC, Local Regulations and ITCO Awareness Training.
ISO Tank Containers, UN Portable T Code Tank Learning, IMDG Code Awareness Training.
Course Overview – Element A: Placing a Focus on Surveys, Inspections and Regulations, Best Practices. *
- Introduction to ISO Tanks and their related UN IMDG Code regulations.
- What is an ISO Tank Container – UN Portable T Code Tanks.
- Types of ISO Tank Containers – T1-T11/T12-T22, Gas, Baffles, Reefers, Electric, Powders, Offshore
- ISO Tank Container Fittings – Valves, Safety equipment, Gaskets & Seals, Labels, Other fittings.
- Tank Testing Regulations, Types of Surveys – Statutory, CSC, Clean Cert, Condition, On/Off Hire, Damage and Insurance Claim Surveys, Joint Surveys, Sample Collection.
- The Term “Impartial” and “Without Prejudice” what they mean, how they are applied for surveys.
- ISO Tank Depots, Tank Servicing SOPs and Workflow.
- An Understanding of Dangerous Goods and the *IMDG Code. (Regulated and non-regulated)
- An Understanding of CSC ISO regulations. How they apply to ISO Tanks
- ITCO ACC – What is it and how we use it.
- ISO Tank Container Manufacturing – build sequence, quality controls.
- Information – Effective Communications, Systems, Tools, Reporting, Photo Capture Best Practices.
- Supplier Audits – Assessments of suitable suppliers. How they reduce risk and incidents.
- Incidents – What happens when we get it wrong!
- Mitigating Liability and effective claims management.
Placing a strong focus on Safety – Compliance – Asset Management – Responsible Care
ISO Tank Container Servicing, Fleet Condition Management, Survey Requirements
Course Overview – Element B: With a Focus on Tank Operator and Depots functions related to surveys. *
- Introduction to ISO Tanks and their related UN IMDG Code regulations – Depot use Focus.
- An Understanding of Dangerous Goods and the IMDG Code. (Regulated and non-regulated)
- Servicing and Fleet Condition Management, ISO Tank Containers – Operations and M&R Teams.
- ISO Tank Depot tank servicing SOPs and workflow. Tank and Valve Cleaning & Servicing.
- Incidents, what happens when we get it wrong!
- Emergency calls and incident management. – How these may be supported by Depots & Surveyors
- Mitigating liability and effective claims management – Tank Depots, Tank Owners, Users, Surveyors.
*The Course Elements A and B training modules fulfill the required training and refresher training requirements outlined under “The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG 41-22), Chapter 1.3.1 / 1.3.1.7” for the job-specific training of shore-based personnel engaged in preparing and inspecting UN Portable T Code tanks (Chapter 1.3.1.5.12 for those who “enforce or survey or inspect for compliance with applicable rules and regulations”). A certificate of attendance is awarded to attendees upon completion of the awareness training covered under these course modules.
ISO Tank Depots, Chemical Plants – Safety Training for Site Visits
Course Overview – Element C: A focus on safety awareness when visiting depots and chemical plants.
- Introductory training on Health and Safety preparation before entering an ISO Tank depot or chemical plant.
- Depots and chemical plants – Site induction training, safety awareness requirements.
- Proper PPE application requirements.
- Safe work and traffic zoning awareness around chemical plants and depots.
- Emergency sirens, assembly points and evacuation SOP awareness at chemical plants and depots.
- Chemical Silo Windsocks – What are they for? How to read them and act on them.
- Working at heights – SOP training.
- Man-entry into tank – SOP awareness & training.
- Man-down in tank – Rescue systems and SOP’s.
- Safety, their responsibility, your responsibility.
Adopting a Safety-First culture is always our endeavour. Go home alive!
This Course is Recommended for,
ISO Tank Surveyors Performing,
- Clean certificate surveys
- Statutory test surveys and certification. (5 year, 5 years tests as per IMDG Code, Chapter 6.7.2.19.6 – .9)
- CSC Inspection and certification surveys as per CSC ISO 1972-2014, 3.10 regulations.
- Leak Check Surveys – Non-statutory
- On Hire and Off Hire Surveys.
- ISO Tank Condition surveys.
- Major damage insurance assessment surveys, Product sampling surveys. Joint surveys.
ISO Tank Servicing Terminal personnel,
- Depot Yard Operations Supervisor
- Depot in house surveyors carrying out EIRs, TREs and Quality Control Surveys.
- ISO Tanks wash bay manager, tank cleaning technicians.
- ISO Tank repair technicians, ISO Tank welders, technicians perform leak checks and tank testing.
Note: The ISO Tank Servicing Terminal training elements covered in this course briefly covers essential survey functions, including detailed tank inspection SOPs and IMDG Code compliance for UN Portable T Code tanks. For an in-depth comprehensive ISO Tank Depot training to cover all aspects of depot management and depot work SOP’s, we recommend enrolling in our “ISO Tank Servicing Depots” training program.
These Training Programs are offered as classroom based, or via online seminars.
Course Code: XDL-SRVYINSPONL & XDL-SRVYINSP002D
Coming Soon
ISO Tank Inspectorates / Classification Societies
UN Portable T Code tanks, IMDG Code, CSC and ITCO Awareness Training, Local Regulations.
Logistics Service Providers, Ports, Container Yards
ISO Tanks, UN Portable T Code tanks, IMDG Code Awareness Training, EIR Management, Claim Management, Liability Mitigation.
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3D Interactive Demo ISO Tank
UN Portable T Code T11 Baffle Tank
3D Digital Training Asset
3D Interactive ISO Tank
Filling/Discharging
3D Interactive ISO Tank Bottom Valve Sets
ISO Tank Bottom Valve Set
Xray – Exploding – Cross Section
Xtec Digital range of 3D interactive digital assets are developed for clients who require an effective training and learning platform for ISO tank container familiarisation training, IMDG Code training, training for the use of ISO tank containers, and training for servicing and maintaining ISO tank containers.
- a digital platform, online portal to offer technical support systems and tools for supporting the technical management and servicing of ISO Tanks containers for ISO Tank Owner Operators.
- access to a full collection of 3D Interactive ISO Tanks assets, valves and fittings assets, M&R Tank servicing SOP Documents, Support services.
A full range of 3D interactive digital tools are developed for effective training and learning for ISO tank container familiarisation training, IMDG Code training, training for the use of ISO tank containers, and training for servicing and maintaining ISO tank containers.
A full range of 3D interactive digital tools are developed for effective training and learning for ISO tank container familiarisation training, IMDG Code training, training for the use of ISO tank containers, and training for servicing and maintaining ISO tank containers.
A digital platform, online portal providing technical support systems and tools for supporting the technical management of servicing, cleaning, and testing of ISO tanks for ISO Tank depots and ISO Tank servicing industry.
- a platform, online portal to offer technical support systems for supporting the technical management of inspections services to the ISO Tank container classification societies and inspections industry. (Statutory Testing, condition inspections, On/Off Hires, clean certificates, insurance claim inspections, emergency response assessments)
A 3D digital platform to offer training and technical support systems and tools for users of ISO Tank containers. – (chemical manufacturers, shippers and receivers)
A 3D digital platform for use in training and technical support systems for the liquid logistics Industry. Hauliers, Container Yard, Ports, Rail Service providers.
3D Model – Interactive – Animated – AR & VR Capable
Xtec Digital 3D interactive models are scaled down engineering accurate as possible, virtual model representations of ISO tanks and their components, and are fully configurable.
- ISO Tank / UN Portable T Code T11 /
- Foot Valve and Butterfly Valve Set -Open/Close
- Man Lid – Open/Close/ (Correct SOP) Exploded View
- PRV Set – Open/Close
- Airline Valve – Open/Close
- Tank filling and discharge
- Corner Casting & Twist Locks – Open/Close/Engage & Lock
- Tank and Valve Cross section
- Tank and Valves Xray view
- Baffle Tanks
- Other items under consideration
- ISO Tank Depot – Detailed 3D Model
- Man In Tank SOP Model
- ISO Tank owner operators.
- ISO Tank leasing companies.
- ISO Tank Users – Chemical manufacturers, shippers and receivers.
- ISO tank servicing depots.
- ISO Tank Inspectorates / classification societies.
- ISO Tank/Chemical Logistics Supply chain – haulers, container terminals, ports, shipping lines, rail and rail terminals.
- ISO Tank and logistic industry educators and education product suppliers.
- ISO Tank industry regulators and organisations – UN IMDG / ADR-RID / US DOT / CSC ISO / ITCO / Local Governments
- ISO Tank component manufacturers.
- ISO Tank industry trainers, auditors and insurers.
- Emergency response services.
Fully configurable options are also available on request.
Contact us for more details which options may best suit your needs.
Xtec Digital 3D interactive models are scaled down engineering accurate as possible, virtual model representations of ISO tanks and their components.
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3D Interactive Demo ISO Tank
Xtec Digital 3D interactive training platforms are fully configurable for adding your own ISO Tank livery and your company logos and branding within the platform scenes and assets.
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Many assets are animated, and we recommend for easy manual navigation, or via annotation control button to have the animation set on pause.
Fully configurable options are also available on request.
Contact us for subscription and course fees, and details of which options may best suit your needs.
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