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Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005
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Dangerous Goods 2005 Rule
Who is this course for?
This course is designed specifically for individuals wanting to learn how to transport and handle hazardous and Dangerous Goods legally and safely in New Zealand and obtain “D” endorsement on their licence.
You must comply with Dangerous Goods 2005 Rule at any time you are handling or transporting Dangerous Goods by land unless you fall under exemptions prescribed by DG rule 2005.
How to Get D Endorsement?
We have 3 great options for you depending on your situation:
DG course (New)
If you’re planning to transport dangerous goods for hire or reward, a “D endorsement” on your license is required.
Our course is designed to guide you through the process using real-world examples. You’ll learn about documentation, choosing the right transportation methods, packaging and labeling rules, segregation, placarding, and how to handle emergencies. This course ensures you’re fully prepared to meet legal requirements and safely manage dangerous goods.
DG course (Renewal)
If you handle dangerous goods, it’s essential to keep a current “D endorsement” on your driver’s license, which must be renewed every 5 years.
This course is designed to help you refresh your knowledge of handling dangerous goods and renew your D endorsement. Stay compliant by updating your skills in documentation, transportation methods, packaging, segregation, placarding, and emergency procedures. Don’t forget—your D endorsement must be renewed every 5 years!
DG Course (Online)
This online Dangerous Goods course is perfect for those who already have their D endorsement but want to enhance knowledge, skills, and compliance. It’s also ideal if you’ve had training with other providers before but felt uncomfortable asking questions due to shyness or a language barrier.
This course helps you understand your responsibilities and comply with the rules to avoid financial penalties or, worse, injuries due to lack of knowledge.
Dangerous Goods Course (New)
Dangerous Goods Course (NEW)
- incl GST
Price Includes:
You will receive an online Dangerous Goods pre-course materials. “Dangerous Goods Quick Guide for Transport operators” and a “Segregation Chart” as part of the training materials.
This course is designed specifically for individuals wanting to learn how to transport and handle hazardous and Dangerous Goods legally and safely in New Zealand and obtain “D” endorsement on their licence.
About Course
This course is designed specifically for individuals wanting to learn how to transport and handle hazardous and Dangerous Goods legally and safely in New Zealand and get “D” endorsement on their licence.
* the assessment is an “open book” and we designed our learning to be interactive and easy to complete to suit a different education levels. We provide flexible course time tables to suit your work flow needs. Talk to your instructor up on booking to discuss your options.
**Our Dangerous Goods Course (New) is only avalible at Christchurch region at this moment.
Information Covered in Dangerous Goods Course
Dangerous Goods course consists of a following Unit Standard:
Unit Standard 16718 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road and covers following subjects:
- Driver and loader responsibilities relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods;
- Documentation requirements relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods;
- Requirements for packages containing Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ), consumer commodities, small packages, and excepted packages;
- Segregation requirements and segregation of Dangerous Goods;
- Placarding requirements and placard vehicles and freight containers containing Dangerous Goods;
- Actions and considerations in the event of an incident or emergency.
Course Pre-requisites
- You must have a minimum of a Class 1 Learner Licence.
- No interpreters or reader writers are permitted to complete the documentation section. This must be fully understood and answered in English unassisted by the trainee.
Course Duration
Dangerous goods course takes approximately 5-6 hour to complete and covers theory training and assessment only – there is no practical.
* the assessment is an “open book” and we designed our learning to be interactive and easy to complete to suit a different education levels. We provide flexible course time tables to suit your work flow needs. Talk to your instructor up on booking to discuss your options.
On successful completion of this course
You will receive a NZTA course certificate to show that you successfully completed the NZTA Approved Dangerous Goods course. Take this certificate to your local licensing Agent (e.g. AA, VTNZ or VINZ) and they will help you apply to have your licence amended to include your new Drivers licence with D endorsement (Fees apply).
**YOU MUST present you NZTA certificate within 60 days – otherwise you will have to complete the course again. You cannot drive with just the certificate – it is not a licence.
Dangerous Goods Course (Renewal)
Dangerous Goods Course (Renewal)
- incl GST
Price Includes:
You will receive an online Dangerous Goods pre-course materials. “Dangerous Goods Quick Guide for Transport operators” and a “Segregation Chart” as part of the training materials.
This course is designed for individuals to refresh the knowledge of how to transport and handle hazardous and Dangerous Goods legally and safely in New Zealand and renew their “D” endorsement on their licence.
About Course
This course is designed for individuals to refresh the knowledge of how to transport and handle hazardous and Dangerous Goods legally and safely in New Zealand and renew their “D” endorsement on their licence.
* the assessment contains an “open book” and “closed book” elements. We designed our refreshing/ training materials to be interactive and easy to complete on our website to suit a different education levels. We provide flexible course time tables to suit your work flow needs. Talk to your instructor up on booking to discuss your options.
**Our Dangerous Goods Course (Renewal) is only avalible at Christchurch region at this moment.
Information Covered in Dangerous Goods Course
Dangerous Goods course consists of a following Unit Standard:
Unit Standard 16718 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road and covers following subjects:
- Driver and loader responsibilities relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods;
- Documentation requirements relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods;
- Requirements for packages containing Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ), consumer commodities, small packages, and excepted packages;
- Segregation requirements and segregation of Dangerous Goods;
- Placarding requirements and placard vehicles and freight containers containing Dangerous Goods;
- Actions and considerations in the event of an incident or emergency.
Course Pre-requisites
- You must have a minimum of a Class 1 Learner Licence.
- Must have a ” D” endorsement still active or within 12 months of its expiry.
- No interpreters or reader writers are permitted to complete the documentation section. This must be fully understood and answered in English unassisted by the trainee.
Note: If the endorsement expired over 12 months ago, a Dangerous Goods Course (New) above must be completed and full assessment is required.
Course Duration
Dangerous goods course (Renewal) is a simplified Dasngerous goods course as it requires only to refresh your knowledge. The course takes approximately 2-4 hour to complete and covers theory training and assessment only – there is no practical.
* the assessment contains an “open book” and “closed book” elements. We designed our refreshing/ training materials to be interactive and easy to complete on our website to suit a different education levels. We provide flexible course time tables to suit your work flow needs. Talk to your instructor up on booking to discuss your options.
On successful completion of this course
You will receive a NZTA course certificate to show that you successfully completed the NZTA Approved Dangerous Goods course (Renewal). Take this certificate to your local licensing Agent (e.g. AA, VTNZ or VINZ) and they will help you apply to have your licence amended to include your new Drivers licence with D endorsement (Fees apply).
**YOU MUST present you NZTA certificate within 60 days – otherwise you will have to complete the course again. You cannot drive with just the certificate – it is not a licence.
Dangerous Goods Course (ONLINE)
Dangerous Goods Course (ONLINE)
- incl GST
Price Includes:
You will receive a Dangerous Goods Course (ONLINE) as well as “Dangerous Goods Quick Guide for Transport operators” including a “Segregation Chart” as part of the training materials sent to you via courier.
This course is designed for individuals who want to enhance knowledge, skills, and compliance. It’s also ideal if you’ve had training with other providers before but felt uncomfortable asking questions due to shyness or a language barrier.
About Course
This This course is designed for individuals who want to enhance knowledge, skills, and compliance. It’s also ideal if you’ve had training with other providers before but felt uncomfortable asking questions due to shyness or a language barrier.
* There is NO face to face assessment. All materials in the course can be used in any language you speak usung modern AI technilogy.
**We understand that AI translation technology may sometimes miss cultural nuances and slang, but we’ve made every effort to use simple, clear language to improve the accuracy of translating specific terms.
***We recommend completing this course in your native language to fully understand the rules and concepts, and then reviewing it in English to ensure you’re familiar with the specific terminology used when handling Dangerous Goods.
Information Covered in Dangerous Goods Course (Online)
Dangerous Goods Course (Online) covers all sections to comply with Dangerous Goods 2005 Rule and consists of a following :
- Driver and loader responsibilities relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods;
- Documentation requirements relating to the transport of Dangerous Goods;
- Requirements for packages containing Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ), consumer commodities, small packages, and excepted packages;
- Segregation requirements and segregation of Dangerous Goods;
- Placarding requirements and placard vehicles and freight containers containing Dangerous Goods;
- Actions and considerations in the event of an incident or emergency.
Course Pre-requisites
NO Pre-requisites required.
Course Duration
The online Dangerous Goods course takes approximately 2-4 hours to complete. It covers theoretical training and includes various quizzes to help reinforce your knowledge. You will have access to the study materials for 6 months from the purchase date, allowing you to learn dangerous goods handling procedures at your own pace in the comfort of your home.
* We recommend completing this course in your native language to fully understand the rules and concepts, and then reviewing it in English to ensure you’re familiar with the specific terminology used when handling Dangerous Goods.
On successful completion of this course
There is no certificate on completion of this Online course. If you need to renew or get your D endorsement you must choose Dangerous Goods Course (New) or Dangerous Goods Course (Renewal)
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