Basic Port Work Course
This course equips participants with foundational skills for safe and efficient port operations, covering container handling, PPE usage, cargo management, communication, and hazard recognition to ensure compliance and risk reduction in wharf environments.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Basic Port Work Course provides the essential skills to work confidently and safely on the wharf. Learn container handling from ship-to-yard, safe pallet and forklift operations, PPE selection and use, and clear communication and signalling. Build strong hazard recognition, incident response, and equipment pre-use check habits so you can reduce risk, follow procedures, and support efficient, compliant cargo operations.
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Develop skills
- Safe container handling: practice ship-to-yard moves and damage checks.
- PPE mastery on the wharf: select, inspect and wear gear for real port risks.
- General cargo skills: prep pallets, drive forklifts and secure mixed loads safely.
- Incident-ready communication: use hand signals, radios and clear report steps.
- Hazard spotting in ports: identify top risks and apply fast, practical controls.
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