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How do I become a “Certified CSC Inspector” capable of renewing the CSC plate expiration date?

Currently there is no “certification” required for inspectors to extend the expiration date on a CSC plate. The ISO / CSC guide, 2014 edition, states under clause 12.4.1.3 that the examination of a container should be carried out by a person having such knowledge and experience of containers as will enable him to determine whether it has any defect that could place any person in danger. The ISO/CSC guide provides a detailed list of serious structural deficiencies to critical sensitive components.

The IICL certification is not required to perform a CSC inspection, but it is highly recommended as it demonstrates inspectors’ knowledge. IICL offers an online training course including the option to purchase the latest edition of the ISO/CSC guide on our website.

Note: Containers subject to major repairs and/or modifications follow different requirements.

Is the IICL certificate required for the inspectors to renew an expired or expiring CSC plate?

IICL certification is not required but it is highly recommended as it demonstrates inspectors’ knowledge. IICL offers an online training course with the option to purchase the latest edition of the ISO/CSC guide on our website.

Note: Containers subject to major repairs and/or modifications follow different requirements.

How often a container must be inspected based on the convention requirements?

• The interval from the date of manufacture to the date of the first examination shall not exceed five years.
• Subsequent examinations of new containers and re-examination of existing container shall be at intervals of not more than 30 months (periodic examination).

What are the main goals of the CSC?

• Safe structural requirements and testing at the time of manufacturing.
• Periodic inspections and maintenance.
• Consistent and uniform assessment of safe containers by the different countries as containers move across borders.
• Protect human life.

Detailed instructions are available here.

There are few basic steps to follow:

• Carefully read the instruction on our website
• Register for the desired Exam ( Dry Van or Refrigerated Container and choose Exam Language
• After registration is completed log into your IICL user account in testing.iicl.org and open > view the exam listed in your library to schedule the exam by selecting a test center location, date and time to take the examination.
• Follow the instructions provided in the reservation confirmation email from PearsonVUE to take the Exam.
• Good Luck!

What is the contact phone number for the testing center in my city?

All testing centers are 3rd party sites that assist the IICL, they are not involved in any communication matters related to exam registrations, scheduling, etc. Please contact the IICL via email at info@iicl.org with any certification exam registration concerns that you may have.

Which test centers are open in my city for me to sit the exam?

Please click here to view active test centers in the city where you are interested in taking the exam.

NOTE: all registrations must be done thru the IICL, testing centers do not accept registrations.

For assistance with technical issues related to IICL manuals and how to use tools, you may send an email to technical@iicl.org.

For administrative assistance with online courses, exams, manuals & tools orders, inspectors’ certification & statuses you may send an email to info@iicl.org

Are the IICL Guides available in Spanish?
All IICL guides are only available in English.

Do you offer any online course in Spanish?
The IICL dry van online course is only offered in English.

IICL manuals and inspection tools are sold directly by the IICL on our website and shipped to the designated location. Currently, all IICL publications are available in hard copy format only. For further information please visit the IICL online store at https://www.iicl.org/store/.

IICL plans to expand its online training courses. We currently offer online courses covering:

• Online CSC Training Course
• Online Dry Van training Course and Exam Preparation

Visit the online course web page.

The IICL is frequently reviewing and updating technical information and guidelines as needed. The IICL recommends professionals involved with containers to subscribe to the IICL news on our website to receive updates on the latest developments including a copy of the IICL newsletters. Click here to subscribe.