Perishable Cargo Handling Procedures Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply principles of temperature control and cold chain management to maintain perishable cargo quality.
• Implement correct handling procedures for different types of perishable goods, including fruits, vegetables, dairy, meat, and pharmaceuticals.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment and packaging materials for perishable cargo.
• Analyze documentation and labeling requirements for perishable shipments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate potential risks and hazards associated with perishable cargo handling and apply corrective actions.
• Monitor and record temperature and humidity conditions during storage and transit.

Target Audience

This course is designed for logistics personnel, warehouse operators, freight handlers, and supervisors involved in the transportation and storage of perishable goods in the supply chain industry.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions allow learners to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic handling scenarios, using temperature monitoring equipment, reefer containers, and proper loading techniques. These hands-on exercises build competence in maintaining cold chain integrity and responding to emergencies.

Practical Activities

• Pre-handling Inspection and Temperature Monitoring — Learners inspect a reefer container, verify temperature set points, and use data loggers to record ambient and product temperatures. They identify discrepancies and document findings. (3h)
• Loading and Stacking of Perishable Cargo — Learners load mixed perishable cargo (e.g., fresh fruit and frozen meat) into a reefer container, applying correct stacking, airflow spacing, and segregation techniques. They then unload and inspect for damage. (4h)
• Emergency Response Simulation — In a simulated scenario (reefer failure, temperature deviation), learners implement emergency procedures: isolate affected cargo, initiate corrective cooling, document incident, and communicate with stakeholders. (3h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.