Manawatū Driving Qualifications
Dangerous Goods (D Endorsement) Course
Looking to transport Dangerous Goods safely and legally on New Zealand roads? AllTrain’s Dangerous Goods (D Endorsement) course gives you the knowledge to handle, placard, and document Dangerous Goods in accordance with NZ law. Courses are run regularly in Palmerston North, Whanganui, and the wider Lower North Island, with nationwide delivery available by request.
Course Details
Price: $350 + GST
Individual Price: $280 +GST (W, T, or R)
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Renewal: Every 5 years
Location: Palmerston North (or off-site by arrangement)
Unit Standard: 16718 (5 credits)
Note: This course can be delivered nationwide. Travel & disbursements may apply.
Tutor Credentials:
At AllTrain, your training is delivered by experienced and qualified instructors. For courses that lead to NZQA credits, assessments are carried out by registered contract assessors on behalf of MITO. All assessments meet national standards and are reported to NZQA to ensure quality and compliance.
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About This Course
This NZTA-approved course teaches drivers and loaders how to safely transport Dangerous Goods by road—including packaging, segregation, placarding, and emergency response. It’s also required to gain or renew your D Endorsement.
This is a theory-only course and can be completed in one day.
Key Topics Covered
Overview of the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005
Responsibilities of drivers and loaders
Dangerous Goods documentation (DG declarations, load plans, emergency info)
Requirements for Limited Quantities (DGLQ), consumer commodities, and small/excepted packages
Segregation rules and how to avoid incompatible load mixing
Placarding of vehicles and freight containers
What to do in an emergency or incident
By the end of the course, you’ll be confident in your ability to comply with Dangerous Goods legislation and apply for your D Endorsement.
What You Get
NZTA course completion certificate (required for D Endorsement)
Theory-based training with practical examples
Easy-to-follow course content
Small group sessions for better support and learning
Flexible delivery options for companies and individuals
Important to Know
You must hold at least a New Zealand Learner Licence to attend
You’ll need to take your certificate to VTNZ or AA to apply the endorsement to your licence (this has an additional fee)
You cannot legally transport Dangerous Goods until the D Endorsement is showing on your licence
Certificates are only valid for 60 days. Don’t delay applying or you’ll need to re-sit the course
Your D Endorsement must be renewed every 5 years if still required for your job.
Dangerous Goods FAQs
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No, you only need a New Zealand Learner Licence to attend.
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You’ll be issued a certificate. Take it to VTNZ or AA to add the D Endorsement to your licence.
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Yes! The same course applies whether it’s your first time or a renewal.
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Five years from the date it's applied to your licence.
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Not until the D Endorsement is officially applied to your licence by a licensing agent.
