Bandari College
OPERATIONS TRAINING UNIT
Courses and activities
Year
Contents
Winch Operator’s Course....................................................................................... 3
V.H.F. Communication Course................................................................................ 4
Handling of Hazardous Cargo Course................................................................... 5
First Aid Course........................................................................................................ 7
Winch Crane Operators Course............................................................................. 8
Coxswain Course...................................................................................................... 9
Hand Signals Course.............................................................................................. 10
Dockworkers to Forklift Drivers Course.............................................................. 11
Safe Container Handling for Clerks/Supervisors Course................................. 12
Safe Container Handling for Dockers/Serangs Course..................................... 13
Safe Slinging for Serang/Foremen Course.......................................................... 15
Safe Slinging for Dockers Course........................................................................ 16
Clerical Division IIA & IIB Course....................................................................... 17
Forklift to Tugmasters Course.............................................................................. 19
Gantry Operators Course....................................................................................... 20
Safe Container Handling for Kisumu ICD Staff Course.................................... 21
The Port and its Users (02.3) Course................................................................... 22
Management of Container Terminal Operations Course.................................. 23
Management of General Cargo Operations (Ipp) Course................................. 24
Port Administration for Supervisors-(02.2.7)Course......................................... 25
Basic Safety Course............................................................................................... 26
Efficient Deck and AB Certificate Course........................................................... 27
Tanker Familiarisation Course.............................................................................. 28
WINCH OPERATOR’S COURSE
Code 1.01
Course language Kiswahili/English
Target
Population: Dockers - PA.12/11
Course Objectives: At the end of the
course, participants will be able to operate any type of Crane/Ship’s Winch
safely, efficiently without difficulties.
Course Contents: Ships
Parts
Types of
Winch/Crane
Safe
Working Load
Practical
Operation
Health and
Safety Environment Policy.
Fire
fighting awareness
Hook cycle
Course Duration: 12 Weeks
V.H.F. COMMUNICATION COURSE
Code 1.02
Course language English
Course Duration: 4 Days
Target Population: All
KPA/Port Police Radio Communicators
Course Objectives: At the end of the course,
participants will be able to communicate effectively
without interfering with other channels.
Course contents: Basic
Radio Theory
Communication
Network
Types of
VHF
Equipment
Handling
Communication
Principles
Course Duration 4 Days
HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS CARGO COURSE
Code 1.03
Course language English
Target Population: KPA Workers, Clerks, and Supervisors
Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨ Create an understanding and interpretation of Harbour Regulations of KPA, Tariffs, Health Procedures, a Safe Environment Policy.
¨ Classify the IMDG code and identify its components parts.
¨ Process Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo Documents in accordance with the Harbour Regulations, KPA Tariffs and the Health, Safety and Environment Policy.
¨ Understand and apply the KPA procedures concerning cargo Handling and Disposal of Dangerous/Hazardous cargo.
¨ Adequately equip all KPA Personnel handling Hazardous/Dangerous Cargo with knowledge on emergency procedures.
Course contents:
·
Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo
Policy
·
Harbour Regulations
·
Health and Safety
Environment Policy
·
IMDG Code and Its
Classification
·
IMO Structure
·
Documents relating to
Dangerous/Hazardous Cargo
·
Processing of Documents
·
Handling of Dangerous cargo
·
Disposal of Dangerous cargo
·
Use of PPE/RPE
·
First Aid and Rescue
Response
·
Fire Prevention and Training
·
Reporting Procedures
Course Duration: 5 Days
FIRST AID COURSE
Code 1.04
Course language English
Target Group KPA employees
Course Objectives: At the end of the course, participants will be able to build knowledge, expertise and confidence in managing incidents successfully.
Course contents:
·
Managing Incidents
·
Resuscitation
·
Treatment of Shock
·
Heart Attack
·
Dressing
·
Burns and Scalds
·
Miscellaneous Injuries
·
Priorities of First Aid
·
Delegation in Emergencies
·
Control of Bleeding
·
Unconsciousness
·
Fractures
·
First Aid Boxes
·
Illness recognition
·
Poisoning
·
Record Keeping
Course Duration: 2 Weeks
WINCH CRANE OPERATORS COURSE
Code 1.05
Course language Kiswahili/English
Target Group PA 11/12
Course Objective: At the end of the course, participants will be able to plan and execute a safe lifting operation to an international standard.
Course Contents:
·
Safe Load Indicator
·
Limit Switches
·
Safe Working Load
·
Jib Radius indicators
·
Outriggers and Jacks
·
Operating on Level ground,
soft ground (Ideal ground)
·
Power Used on the crane
·
Hand Signals
·
Ship parts
·
Weather condition
·
Types of Ships
Course duration 12
weeks
COXSWAIN COURSE
Code 1.06
Course language Kiswahili/English
Target Group: Mooring Hand, Bowman, Midshipman, Boatswain/AB/DS, Deck hand – Ferries Boat.
Course Objective: At the end of the course, participants will be able to: -
¨
Identify types of boats, and
buoys.
¨
Make wire rope, splicing
correctly
¨
Communicate effectively in
accordance with the Rule of the Road.
¨
Interpret – basic charts,
echo sounder, basic radar without problems
¨
Understand /interpret
health, safety and environment policy
Course Content
·
Type of boats
·
Basic construction
·
Off-log books
·
Bridge equipment
·
Steering orders
·
Radio communication
·
Inter code of signals
·
Knowledge of compass
Course Duration: 5 Weeks
HAND SIGNALS COURSE
Code 1.07
Course language English
Target Group: Supervisors, Foremen, Serangs, Gangway and Crane/Winch Operators.
Course Objective: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Identify the Ships type and
describe them correctly
¨
Demonstrate the hand signals
during handling operation correctly
¨
Identify various anomalies
found in the cargo handling gears
¨
Plan and execute hand
signals during cargo handling on board ship and in open storage areas
correctly.
Course Contents:
·
Ship Parts
·
Safe working loads
·
Jib radius
·
Static and dynamic loads
·
Inspection of Wire ropes,
Slings so Shackles, Hook, eyebrow
·
Load rigging and Slinging
Course Duration: 2 Days
DOCKWORKERS TO FORKLIFT DRIVERS COURSE
Code 1.08
Course language Kiswahili/English
Target group: Dock workers holding Government driving licence (Class BCE)
Course Objective At the end of the course,
participants will be able to operate a forklift safely.
Course Contents:
·
Role of forklifts Operators
·
How the Machine Works
·
Preventive maintenance
·
Defective Driving
·
General Operating
instructions
·
Starting and Stopping
machine/gear shifting
·
Travelling
·
Pilling
·
Practicals on lifting and
piling
·
Cargo Handling
·
Working in a Ship’s Hold
·
Operational Manoeuvres
·
Cargo Symbols
·
Common troubles and how to
trace them
·
Operators tool kit
·
Traffic and highway code
rules
Course Duration: 5 Weeks
SAFE CONTAINER HANDLING FOR
CLERKS/SUPERVISORS COURSE
Code: 1.09
Course language English
Target Group: KPA
PA.8, 7, And 6
Course Objective At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Demonstrate that container
ports and terminals are dangerous places to work in, and identify the main
causes of the dangers
¨
Describe the safety
precautions necessary to protect engineering and other staff requiring access
to an operational area and work within it.
¨
List and explain the five
main reasons why accidents occur while working aboard a container vessel.
¨
State what international
standards apply to safe working aboard vessels in port and explain how they are
applied at the terminal.
Course Contents:
·
Container Terminal
Operations (C.1.1)
·
Safe Working on Container
Terminal (C.4.1)
·
Safe Working on container
vessels (C.4.2)
Course Duration: 5 Days
SAFE CONTAINER HANDLING FOR
DOCKERS/SERANGS COURSE
Code 1.10
Course language Kiswahili
Target Group: KPA PA.11/9
Course Objective: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
List and explain the ten
general safety rules that must be observed by all terminal employees
¨
Explain the procedures
governing safe access to the quayside and vessel by ships crew and visitors, by
vehicles bringing supplies, and by port employees in the course of their work.
¨
State what international
standards apply to safe working aboard vessels in port and explain how they are
applied at the terminal
¨
List the standard and the
special terms of protective clothing and equipment to be worn when working
aboard a container vessel, and out line the reasons for using them
Course Contents
·
Container Terminal
Operations (C.1.1)
·
Safe Working on Container
Terminal (C.4.1)
·
Safe Working on Container
Vessels (C.4.2)
Duration: 5
Days
SAFE SLINGING FOR
SERANG/FOREMEN COURSE
Code 1.11
Course language Kiswahili
Target Group: KPA
PA.8/7
Course Objective: At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Name the different types of
handling gears according to their correct terminology.
¨
Use and apply the cargo
handling gears correctly without damaging cargo and injury to personnel
¨
Identify worn out gears and
sling without difficulties
Course Contents:
·
Uses of different types of
Gears
·
Handling of Heavy lift
·
Practical slinging
·
Cargo Handling Gear
Application
Course Duration: 5 Days
SAFE SLINGING FOR DOCKERS COURSE
Code 1.12
Course language Kiswahili
Target Group: KPA Dockers Pa.11 & 12
Course Objective At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Name the different types of
handling gears according to their correct terminology.
¨
Use and apply the cargo
handling gears correctly without damaging cargo and injury to personnel.
¨
Identify worn out gears and
slings without difficulty.
Course Contents:
·
Uses of Different Types of
Gears
·
Handling of Heavy lift
·
Practical Slinging
·
Cargo handling Gear
Application
Course Duration: 5 Days
CLERICAL DIVISION IIA &
IIB COURSE
Code 1.13
Course language English
Target Group: KPA
Clerks PA.9/8/7
Course Objective At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Tabulate the procedures in
carrying out various clerical duties as per KPA circulars and regulations
¨
Identify the various
documents used in clearing and forwarding cargo in ports and ICDs
Course Contents:
·
Delivery checker (shed)
·
Pro Marker (shed)
·
Gate Receiving
·
Gate Delivery
·
Wagon Loading
·
Berth Motor Vehicle tally
·
Berth Export tally
·
Transfer Receiving Tally Clerk
·
Local Receiving
·
Normal Breakage Clerk
·
Asst. Breakage Clerk
·
Balance consignment note
clerk
·
Customs searcher shed clerk
·
Reconciliation Clerk
·
Crane Tally Clerk
·
In stack Tally Clerk
·
Senior Breakage Clerk
·
Senior Gate Clerk
·
Booking/Gate shed
·
General Office Clerk
·
Yards Records
·
Berth Records
·
Zone Records
Duration: 3
Months
FORKLIFT TO TUGMASTERS COURSE
Code 1.14
Course language Kiswahili/English
Target Group: Senior Forklift Drivers
Course objective At the end of the course,
participants will be able to:
¨
Sit and pass a Government
examination on special class
¨
Drive and operate tug-master
truck safely
¨
Identify different types of
fluids used by the truck
¨
Know the correct procedures
of truck operation
Course Contents
·
Basic of Motor Vehicle
maintenance
·
Traffic Laws
·
Principles Fire Protection
·
Introduction to Driving
·
Driving logistic and
avoiding accidents
·
Practical Driving
·
Highway Code
Duration: 3
Months
GANTRY OPERATORS COURSE
Code 1.15
Course language English
Target Group: Senior Front-loader Operators
Course Objective At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Operate the gantry cranes
safely at a reasonable speed without causing injury to personnel, damage to
cargo and equipment.
¨
Identify all health, safety
and environment policy of KPA
Course Contents:
·
Basic Lift Truck Principles
·
Lift Truck Operations
·
Preventive Maintenance
Techniques
·
Gantry Operating Procedures
·
Safety
·
Container parts
·
Customer relation
·
First aid
·
Counselling
Course duration 1 Year
SAFE CONTAINER HANDLING FOR
KISUMU ICD STAFF COURSE
Code 1.16
Course language English
Target Group: Operational
Staff at ICD Kisumu
Course Objective At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Describe and explain the
procedures for safe access for authorised pedestrians to restricted operational
areas
¨
Describe the procedures for
safe working at the reception gate and at container interchange areas and
explain the reasons for those procedures.
Course Contents:
·
Container Terminal
Operations
·
Safe Working on Container
Terminal
·
Safe Working on Container
Vessel
Duration: 3
Days
THE PORT AND ITS USERS
(02.3) COURSE
Code 1.17
Course language English
Target Group: Senior
Clerks and Supervisor’s from Port related industries
Course Objective At the
end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Identify functions of
different KPA departments.
¨
Interpret the role of the
Port in national development.
¨
Interpret Port productivity
correctly.
Course Contents:
·
Introduction
·
Port Administration
·
The Port and National
Development
·
Port Productivity
·
Involvement of Port Users
Duration: 1
Week
MANAGEMENT OF CONTAINER
TERMINAL OPERATIONS COURSE
Code 1.18
Course language English
Target Group: KPA
staff, PA.5 and above
Course Objective At the
end of the course, participants will be able to:
¨
Discuss the basic principles,
concepts and rationale of containers
¨
Classify the different types
of containers
¨
Interpret the container
numbering system
¨
Plan and control ship
operation
¨
Plan and manage container
control rooms
¨
Describe the safety
procedures appropriate at the terminal
¨
Interpret the port tariff
related to container handling.
Course Contents:
·
Introduction
·
Basic Principles
·
Planning
·
Ship Operations
·
C.Y. Operations
·
Planning games
·
C.F.S. Operation
·
Receipt and delivery
·
Container control
Course Duration: 5 Weeks
MANAGEMENT OF GENERAL CARGO
OPERATIONS (IPP) COURSE
Code 1.19
Course language English
Target Group: PA.5 and Above
Course Objective: At the end of the course,
participants will be able to: -
¨
Identify the cause of poor
port performance and take action to remove them.
¨
Plan cargo handling
operations more effectively
¨
Requisition and deploy
resources for greater operational efficiency
¨
Supervise and control cargo
handling operations more effectively.
Course Contents:
·
An Introduction to the
Course
·
Measurement of Port Performance
·
The Ship Operation
·
The Quay Transfer Operation
·
The Storage Operation
·
The Receipt/Delivery
Operation
·
Operations Planning
·
Berth Management
Course Duration 5 Weeks
PORT ADMINISTRATION FOR
SUPERVISORS-(02.2.7)COURSE
Code 1.20
Course language English
Target group: PA.6, PA.5 & PA.4
Course Objective: At the end of the course, participants will be able to: -
¨
Increase skills and
knowledge for the efficiency in administration of the Port.
¨
Increase the trainees’
awareness of other duties (other than their own) in the port and to bring to
light how they contribute to the smooth administration of this port.
Course Contents:
·
Port Services to ship and
her cargo
·
Processing of Permits
·
Processing of Service and
Equipment request
·
Tariff Interpretation
·
Import/Export Cargo
Documentation
·
Processing of cargo claims
and various
·
Port conservancy
·
Port statistics
Course Duration: 4 Weeks
BASIC SAFETY COURSE
Code 1.21
Course language English
Target group All
seafarers
Course objectives At the end of the course, participants will be able to
demonstrate the required minimum standard on competence set out in STCW ‘95
Course Content The
course syllabus covers the mandatory minimum requirements prescribed in
regulation VI/1and section A-V/1 of STCW 95
Course Duration 8 Days
Certification Basic Safety Course
Certificate
EFFICIENT DECK AND AB
CERTIFICATE COURSE
Code 1.22
Course language Kiswahili/English
Target Group Seamen
Rating, Tug Crew And Mooring Hands
Course Objective At the end of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate
proper use of deck equipment as laid down in section 97 of the merchant
shipping act 1967
Course Content
·
Common nautical terms
·
Parts of a ship
·
Equipment of a ship
·
Use of deck equipment
·
Practical wire and rope
splicing
·
Steering of a vessel
·
Making common knots and
bends.
Course duration 10 Days
Certification Efficient deck hand/AB
certificate
TANKER FAMILIARISATION COURSE
Code 1.24
Course language English
Target group Officers
and ratings with responsibilities related to cargo or cargo equipment on
tankers
Course Objectives At the end of the course, participants
will be able to take precautions for protection of personnel, ship and cargo
Course Content
·
Tankers types
·
Tanker terminology
·
The hydrocarbon structure
·
Physical properties
·
Hazards from petroleum
cargoes
·
Tanker arrangement
·
Pump types
·
Draining and stripping
·
Measurement of cargo level
·
Cargo heating
·
Tanker cleaning
Course duration 5 Days