CERTIFIED CHEMICAL

MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
For the Textile and Apparel Industry

Online Certification Course

Approved by

Manchester
Conducted by

NIMKARTEK TECHNICAL SERVICES PVT. LTD.

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WHY a certification course?
The management and monitoring of chemicals used and discharged in a supplier facility to
ensure consumer, worker and environmental safety is becoming increasingly important for
Brands & Retailers.
Brands & Retailers need to build capacities in their supply chain to improve chemical
management performance in their Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers to achieve their commitment to
zero discharge of hazardous chemicals by 2020.
NimkarTeks Certified Chemical Management Professional online course for the textile and
apparel industry is designed to achieve this purpose through a structured curriculum of online
modules for a designated person at a facility nominated to implement and monitor chemical
management systems in his facility.
The certification course leads to a complete understanding of chemical-related compliance
issues and develops competency at a facility to strategies and implement chemical management
systems.

WHO should take this certification course?

The course is designed for a person who is responsible to manage chemical compliance issues at
a Brand or at suppliers in Tier 1 (Garment supplier) or Tier 2 (Garment washing unit, fabric mill or
printer) organization.
Such a person could be
Designated Sustainability Manager
Fabric Technologist
Compliance Manager
Quality Manager
Production Manager
Purchase Manager in that organization

A basic education in a science discipline is required.

A background of chemistry knowledge is preferred, but not necessary.

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WHAT are the course highlights?

The course has been designed by chemical management experts with over 25 years experience.
It is approved by the Textile Institute, Manchester

The online certification course offers the following advantages

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WHAT is the course content?
The online course is divided into 3 parts:
Part 1 modules (recommended to be completed in 2 weeks)

No

Module title

Content highlights

Basics of Textile
fibres and
coloration

Different types of fibres and different dye classes

Dyeing processes, printing styles and printing methods
The theory of color and color measurement
Terms related to color (Metamerism and Color Constancy)
Types of color fastness and dyeing of blends

Business case for

chemical
compliance

Chemical safety requirement for textile chemicals

Compliance requirements for finished articles and RSL failures
NGO campaigns and background of the Detox campaign
The Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals initiative and its
impact on suppliers and chemical manufacturers

Basics of ecoterms and

concepts

Global legislations
for chemicals in
textiles

Terms used in chemical documentation such as toxicity, types of

toxicity, LD50, LC50, Types of hazards, CMR, PBT, Endocrine
Disruptor
Units of measurement in testing such as mg/kg, ppm, mg/L,
g/cm2/week
Terms used in wastewater treatment: COD, BOD, TSS

Evolution of conventions and legislations for chemicals in textiles

Legislations in the USA (CPSIA, FIFRA, WCSPA, Cal prop 65)
Legislations in the EU (REACH, BFR)
Legislations in other countries (China, Taiwan, Korea)

Part 2 modules (recommended to be completed in next 4 weeks)

No

Module title

Content highlights

Restricted
substances in
textiles

Definition, purpose, scope and criteria of RSLs and MRSLs

Structure and terms used in a typical Brand RSL and MRSL
document
Overview of important Restricted Chemical Groups (Chemistry,
Harmful effects, Uses, Sources in textile production)

Implementing best
practices for RSL
compliance

Causes and effects of RSL failures

Risk areas for RSLs in a textile dyehouse, garment washing unit,
printers and leather tannery
Best practices for RSL compliance and Corrective and Preventive
actions for failures

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Part 2 modules - Continued (recommended to be completed in next 4 weeks)
No

Module title

Content highlights

Understanding an
MSDS

Elements of
chemical
management for
compliance

Introduction to chemical management

Elements of a chemical management system (Chemical manuals,
documentation, hazards mapping in input chemicals, hazard
communication through labelling, purchasing practices for input
chemicals, supplier declarations, testing protocols for inputs and
outputs, MIS reports)

Testing
requirements for
RSL compliance

Basic testing steps and test reports of restricted substances

Developing a Smart testing plan for screening raw materials and
finished articles for restricted substances
Testing procedures for Banned amines, APEOs and Heavy metals
Factory action plans for RSL testing in finished articles

Background, purpose, scope and limitations of an MSDS

Guidelines for issuing contents in an MSDS (GHS,CLP)
Understanding the 16 sections of an MSDS
Identifying hazards from an MSDS
Interpreting an MSDS for precautionary actions

Part 3 modules (recommended to be completed in next 2 weeks)

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11

12

Module title

Chemical safety at
the workplace

Fundamentals of
wastewater
management

Auditing skills

Content highlights

Types of hazards and risk assessment of chemical inventory

Preparing a Chemical Safety Program
Preventive and protective measures for hazardous chemicals
Emergency response plans (Evacuation plan, accident response
measures, fire -fighting, first aid & medical emergencies)
Hazard communication (label elements, pictograms, worker
training)

The need for wastewater management

Basic terms used in wastewater treatment
Typical wastewater treatment processes in a textile facility
Monitoring wastewater for chemical compliance
Sampling and testing procedures for wastewater

ISO 19011 guidelines

Types of audits, audit terminology, audit process, audit plan,
objectives and resources
Skills, competencies and responsibilities of an auditor
Developing an Audit Plan and audit work documents
Internal auditing a chemical management system in a facility

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HOW is the course conducted?

All the modules in the course are delivered online through our web-based platform NOTES.
A registered participant will get a username and password to log-in to the platform and access
the modules over 8 weeks.
Each module is followed by an online Exam having a pass benchmark of 50%.
The entire course is conducted in English only.

The course is spread over 8 weeks (about 26 hours) of online training in batches. An induction
webinar is conducted for registered participants in a batch at the beginning of the course to
appraise them about the course and demonstrate the navigation of the training platform NOTES.

Part 1 modules are recommended to be completed in 2 weeks, the Part 2 modules in the next 4
weeks and the Part 3 modules in the next 2 weeks.
Two optional webinars are conducted to recap the modules and discuss questions and doubts of
participants in a batch. An assignment is given to each participant at the end of Part 1 & Part 2
modules as homework. The completion of these assignments is voluntary.

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How do I REGISTER for the course?
The certification course is conducted in batches which have a start and end date. A participant can
access and submit the Registration Form at http://chemmgt.wix.com/nimkartek giving all details
and the batch code of his choice.
The number of participants in one scheduled certification batch is limited to a maximum of 25.

What are the CHARGES for the course?

The charges for the entire course are:
USD 1,600/INR 75,000/- (for users from India)
Above charges are inclusive of all taxes.
Terms:
Payment must be made in advance by Bank Transfer as per Proforma Invoice mailed to the
participant on submission of Registration Form
On receipt of the payment, the participant will be registered on our NOTES platform in the
Batch code requested in the Registration Form and will receive the log-in credentials to access
the training course online.

Certification and Take-aways:

The certificate will be issued in the name of the participant.
It will be sent by courier to the registered address of the participant, alongwith a copy of
Guidebook on Chemical Management for textile and apparel industry and the answer
sheets of all exams.

Guidebook on Chemical Management

The Certificate
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Interested?
Please contact

ANAGHA NIMKAR
Anagha.nimkar@nimkartek.com

Or

NimkarTek Technical Services Pvt. Ltd.

3rd Floor, Narmada Building,
Laxmi Industrial Complex, Vartak Nagar,
Thane (W)- 400608
India.
Phone: +91-22-2588 8463
Mobile: +91-98196 41527

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