North American Cargo Securement

COURSE OVERVIEW

The North American Cargo Securement Program online course, aims to elucidate the basic principles and overall requirements of cargo securement, following the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers (Standard 10). After completion of the North American Cargo Securement course, learners should have a comprehensive understanding of the cargo securement standard, obligations of carriers and drivers, and the general requirements of cargo securement, including the securement system, minimum strength requirements, tiedowns and edge protectors, and cargo placement.

NSC Standard 10 – Cargo Securement

COURSE TOPICS

The North American Cargo Securement Program online course covers the following subjects:

Background of the Cargo Securement Standard
Basic Principles of Cargo Securement
Guiding Principals
Coverage of the Standard
Requirements of the Standard for carriers and drivers
Driver Inspections
Securement Alternatives
Minimum Force Standards

General Cargo Securement Requirements

The Securement System
Components
Securing Devices
Suitable System
Minimum Strength Requirements
Tiedowns
Edge Protectors
Cargo Placement
Number of Tiedowns

Optional Additional Topics

Energy Sector Specific
Logs
Dressed Lumber
Metal Coils
Paper Rolls
Concrete Pipe
Intermodal Containers
Vehicles as Cargo
Boulders
Roll-on/Roll-off and Hook Lift Containers

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 2 hours

PASS MARK

This online North American Cargo Securement Program includes testing designed to reinforce the information presented. A score of 80% must be achieved to pass this course. The course can be taken up to three times in order to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

On successful completion of this online program, a certificate of completion can be downloaded and printed. This certificate remains valid for 3 years from the completion date printed on the certificate unless otherwise specified by an employer, legislation, or other authority.

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