LOAD SECURING IN ACCORDANCE WITH VDI 2700
Proper load securing is crucial for road safety and the protection of people and cargo. In our hands-on training course on load securing in accordance with VDI 2700, we’ll equip you with the necessary expertise to transport loads safely, in compliance with regulations, and reliably.
You’ll learn the most important legal and technical fundamentals of load securing. From the physical forces at work during transport to the selection of appropriate securing equipment and the correct application of various securing methods—our training combines in-depth knowledge with clear, practical examples and valuable tips for your day-to-day work.
Whether you’re a driver, shipper, or supervisor—we’ll show you what matters most for secure load securing and how you can avoid common mistakes and hazards. This way, you’ll strengthen your safety awareness, protect your cargo, and actively contribute to safe and smooth transportation.
In our 2-day training course, we provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for securing cargo safely in accordance with VDI Guideline 2700a/VDI 2700 Sheet 5QM. This guideline constitutes an objective expert opinion and is therefore the authoritative basis for the correct implementation of load securing. The seminar is aimed at all responsible parties throughout the entire transport chain—from the manufacturer to the freight forwarder to the recipient.
Upon completion of the seminar, you will be able to secure cargo professionally and safely, comply with relevant regulations, and minimize potential risks. The practical content and case studies ensure that you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in your daily work.
- Legal Basis for Load Securing
- Physical Principles
- Requirements for the Transport Vehicle (All Classes)
- Methods of Load Securing and Their Combination
- Determining the Required Securing Forces “in Writing”
- Lashing equipment for load securing, its service life, and counterfeits
- Additional load-securing aids and integrated systems
- Formation of load units and current testing procedures (EUMOS, DIN)
- Inadequate load securing – ROADPOL police inspections
- Practical exercises on load securing methods using a vehicle
- Theoretical exam (partly multiple choice)
* We do not issue a load securing certificate in accordance with VDI standards without an exam.
Initial Training: Day 1 and Day 2
Target Audience: Professional knowledge for individuals independently responsible for load securing; persons responsible for load securing, e.g., drivers, shippers, packers, and authorized representatives; specialists and managers in the fields of logistics, transportation, and freight forwarding
Refresher Course: Day 2
Target Audience: Competency training for individuals with independent responsibility for load securing; individuals responsible for load securing, e.g., drivers, shippers, packers, and designated personnel
- Includes training materials
- Certificate: Schake Workshop Certificate and VDI ID Card
- Refreshments: Coffee, water, and a light snack during breaks
- Duration: 2-day seminar (8 hours per day), including refreshments
- Location: Hagen, Schake Workshop training rooms
- Price: €529.00 plus VAT
In our one-day basic training course, we provide you with in-depth knowledge and practical skills for securing cargo safely in accordance with the VDI guideline.
This guideline constitutes an objective expert opinion and is therefore the authoritative basis for the correct implementation of load securing.
The seminar is intended for all non-responsible parties along the entire transport chain—from the manufacturer to the freight forwarder to the recipient.
Upon completion of the seminar, you will be able to secure cargo professionally and safely, comply with relevant regulations, and minimize potential risks. The practical content and case studies ensure that you can immediately apply what you’ve learned in your daily work.
- Legal Basis for Load Securing
- Physical Principles
- Vehicle Construction and Handling
- Load Distribution According to the Load Distribution Plan or Program
- Lashing equipment for load securing and its suitability for use
- Methods for securing cargo
- Practical exercises in load securing methods on the vehicle
- Target audience: Individuals who are not required to secure cargo on their own during loading and unloading
- Includes training materials
- Certificate: Schake Workshop Certificate and VDI ID card
- Refreshments: Coffee, water, and a snack during breaks
- Duration: 1-day seminar (8 hours), including refreshments
- Location: Hagen, Schake Workshop training rooms
- Price: €199.00 plus VAT
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