North American Cargo Securement Core Program

COURSE OVERVIEW

Our online ‘North American Cargo Securement Core Program’ aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and overall requirements of cargo securement, based on the National Safety Code for Motor Carriers (Standard 10). By the end of this course, participants will have a thorough understanding of the cargo securement standard, the obligations of carriers and drivers, as well as general cargo securement requirements which include the securement system, minimum strength requirements, tiedowns, edge protectors, and cargo placement.

NSC Standard 10 – Cargo Securement

COURSE TOPICS

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

Background of the Cargo Securement Standard
Basic principles of Cargo Securement
Guiding Standards
Scope of the Standard
Standard’s requirements for carriers and drivers
Driver Inspections
Securement Options
Baseline Force Standards

Overall Cargo Securement Requirements

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

ONLINE COURSE DURATION

Estimated 1 hour

PASS MARK

The testing protocol in this online course is constructed to reinforce the information provided. A score of 80% is required to pass the course. Participants have up to three attempts to achieve the pass mark.

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Upon achieving a pass mark in this online course, participants can download and print a certificate of completion. 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.

COURSE PREVIEW