This course provides training to candidates to be duly qualified in accordance with section A-V/1-1, paragraph 3 of the STCW Code and with specific duties for loading, unloading and care in transit of chemical tanker cargoes. It comprises an advanced training programme appropriate to their duties, including chemical tanker safety, fire safety measures, pollution prevention, safe operational practices and obligations under applicable rules and regulations. The course covers the competence requirements as given in table A-V/1-1-3 of the STCW Code.