Dangerous Goods
Gain knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road.
This course covers the Unit Standard 16718 (5 Credits).
Course Details
These knowledge and skills are also relevant to people working in the road transport industry such as loaders handling Dangerous Goods.
People credited with this unit standard are able to
Identify the scope of the rule.
Identify driver and loader responsibilities relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods.
Identify and explain documentation requirements relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods.
Identify the requirements for packages containing Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ), consumer commodities, small packages, and excepted packages.
Demonstrate knowledge of segregation requirements and segregate Dangerous Goods.
Demonstrate knowledge of placarding requirements and placard vehicles and freight containers containing Dangerous Goods.
Identify driver actions and considerations in the event of an incident or emergency.
Price
| Course Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Dangerous Goods - New | $350+gst |
This course can be held nationwide additional travel and disbursements may apply.
What you need to know
Points to note
Students who attend this course must at least hold, a New Zealand Learner Licence.
This course can be held Nationwide, additional travel and disbursements will apply.
Relevant facts
A D-endorsement must be renewed every five years if it is still relevant to your job.
This is a 1 day Theory course and can be done as a renewal.
They will also issued with NZTA certificate that they need to take to VTNZ or AA to have the D-endorsement lodged on their Driver Licence, this is an additional cost to the student. You cannot drive with dangerous goods if you do not have a D-endorsement on your licence.
Failure to do this within 60 day will void the certificate and they will be required to re-sit the course.
