Dangerous Goods Training

The Convey Dangerous Goods by Road course is designed to meet driver training requirements of Chapter V and Chapter VIII of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996.

The purpose of learning is to ensure safe loading, conveying and off-loading of dangerous goods according to legal and organisational requirements. Credited learners can convey dangerous/hazardous goods by road legally, safely, and handle incidents safely when they occur.

This certificate is required for Category “D” Professional Driver’s Permit applications and is approved and accredited by the National Department of Transport and all Licensing Authorities across South Africa.

The person credited with this unit standard is able to handle dangerous goods during warehousing and storage. They are able to classify goods in preparation for storage and prepare these goods for safe transportation. Learners are also able to handle incidents in the event of them happening in accordance with required safety procedures and guidelines.

The Dangerous Goods Legislation course is designed to meet the legislative requirements of Chapter V and Chapter VIII of the National Road Traffic Act, Act 93 of 1996 and the relevant National Standards.

This certificate enables managers, supervisors and other staff to understand the various legal requirements for dangerous goods load preparation, documentation, vehicle compliance, driver compliance and loading or off-loading safety requirements.

The Dangerous Goods Spill Response course is designed to meet the needs of employers with workers who handle and store Dangerous Goods in the workplace.

The qualifying learner achieving this unit standard will be able to identify the presence of a hazardous materials incident and take the relevant precautionary measures. The benefit to the learner: The learner will have a skill essential to a career in fire fighting, and will be in a position to protect him/herself and the public in hazardous material situations. The broader benefit of competent practitioners: Competent qualifying learners will assist emergency services in protecting people and property from dangerous/hazardous materials at hazardous materials incidents.

The Dangerous Goods Qualified Person course is designed to meet the needs of employers with workers who are appointed to load or off-load Dangerous/Hazardous Goods in the workplace.

The person credited with this unit standard is capable of, Adhering to standard operating procedures and applicable requirements of South African National Standards for the loading/unloading of packaged goods and bulk. Identifying required placards, tremcards and dangerous goods declarations. Complying with standard operating procedures and South African National Standards after loading/unloading of dangerous goods and meeting with contents of the operating agreement.

The person credited with this unit standard is able to assess and verify by approval, the appropriate packaging required for the transportation of Dangerous Goods. They are able to identify the goods, package the goods and identify any special requirements. Learners will also be able to obtain approval from the correct sources and authorities.

The person credit with this unit standard is able to identify and classify dangerous goods for transportation. They are able to analyse and assess a sample for classification and correct identification in accordance with United Nations criteria. They are also able to complete the safety data sheet and allocate correct packaging requirements in preparation for safe transportation.