IBC expert course
Our IBC expertise course for prospective inspectors of an inspection body pursuant to BAM GGR-002.
Are you a member of staff in a repair shop or an inspection body? Do you operate several mobile tanks? Would you like to test IBCs on a recurring basis and work as an inspector? Don’t worry. We will help you on your way to your goal
- Unterstützung in Produktionsprozessen
- Verpacken der Ware
- operative Verantwortung für die Anlage & Fachliche Führung eines kleinen Teams
- Einrichtung & Inbetriebnahme der Anlage
- Gute Deutschkenntnisse erforderlich
- Versorgung der Arbeitsplätze mit Material
- Be- und Entladen der LKWs
- Staplerschein notwendig
- Durchführung von Produktprüfungen
- Kontrolle der Personal- und Betriebshygiene und Überwachung der Metalldetektoren
- Bereitschaft in Wechselschicht zu arbeiten
Learning objectives
- Teaching the theoretical and practical basics relating to the subject of testing and inspection of intermediate bulk containers.
- Obtaining the required authorisation to implement periodic tests and inspections on IBCs under one's own responsibility.
- Fulfilling the prerequisites so that you can be recognised by BAM as an inspection body with this expertise and verification of a quality assurance programme.
- Obtaining permission to be able to fulfil the role as an inspector for a recognised inspection body.
Dates 2025
- T25-1: 11. - 12 March 2025
- T25-2: 25 - 26 Juni 2025
- T25-3: 24 - 25 September 2025
- T25-4: 11 - 12 November 2025
Course abbreviations in brackets.
Please note: Should it be necessary to make any organisational changes (e.g. for infection control reasons), we will inform you immediately at the e-mail address you have provided.
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- Unterstützung in Produktionsprozessen
- Verpacken der Ware
- operative Verantwortung für die Anlage & Fachliche Führung eines kleinen Teams
- Einrichtung & Inbetriebnahme der Anlage
- Gute Deutschkenntnisse erforderlich
- Versorgung der Arbeitsplätze mit Material
- Be- und Entladen der LKWs
- Staplerschein notwendig
- Durchführung von Produktprüfungen
- Kontrolle der Personal- und Betriebshygiene und Überwachung der Metalldetektoren
- Bereitschaft in Wechselschicht zu arbeiten
CONTENTS
THEORY BASICS
- Legal principles and structure of ADR, RID and the IMDG Code.
- Definition and delimitation of hazardous goods containment (packaging-IBC-tanks-KTC) Type approval for an IBC.
- Definition of terminology (1.2 ADR/RID/IMDG Code), special features, delimitation and practical consequences.
- Identification marking for an IBC.
- Carrying out the recurring tests and inspections according to 6.5.4.4.
- Obligations for the manufacturer as well as the inspection bodies (Article 25(1) and (3) GGVSEB etc.).
- Responsibilities for local authorities, legal importance of IBC inspection and testing.
- Protocol, test reports, retention periods (6.5.4.4.3 ADR/RID/IMDG Code).
PRACTICAL EXERCISES
- Testing and inspection principles
- Leak test inspection methods
- Functional testing of the operating equipment
- Special features of base outlet (protection against accidental opening)
- Testing pressure relief equipment
- Wall thickness measurement (ultrasound measuring device)
- Calibrating the measuring equipment
- Visual inspection
- Documentation
EXAMINATION & GRADUATION
You will be awarded a certificate for verification of your expertise once you have successfully passed the written examination.
INVESTIGATION
The participation fee per participant is € 699 plus VAT.
The participation fee includes lunch for both training days as well as beverages and snacks during the event.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR EXAMINATION AND INSPECTION
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) must be tested and inspected at regular intervals of not more than 2.5 years in accordance with ADR 6.5.4.4 by an inspection body which is recognised by the local authority.
BAM-GGR 002 prescribes that these requirements, and the initial tests and inspections as well as the tests and inspections after repair, may only be executed by recognised inspection bodies. Every inspector from an inspection body must successfully complete an IBC expert course, estimated at a minimum of 12 hours, before taking up their duties and be able to verify this from the inspection body to BAM. Every inspector from an inspection body must be independent and not subjected to instructions when executing tests and inspections, and be free to act in accordance with the QSP of the inspection body.
You will receive the required IBC expert certification after you have passed the final written examination at this seminar. In order to work as an inspection body, you must submit an application to be recognised as an inspection body with BAM (Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing). You can find further information about submitting an application and the required contents from the freely accessible BAM GGR 002.
Contact persons for organisation & registration
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