Dangerous Goods Endorsement (D)
Other Engineering
A course by
NorthTec
Gain the skills and knowledge required to lawfully, safely, and efficiently transport Dangerous Goods by Road, and achieve the NZTA 'D' driver licence endorsement.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Available in 4 locations
Core skills this course teaches
Understand legal responsibilities in transporting Dangerous Goods
Learn to apply and comply with regulatory and legal responsibilities for both the driver and loader in the transport process.
Complete and manage Dangerous Goods documentation
Gain the ability to accurately complete, interpret, and manage the required documentation when transporting Dangerous Goods.
Apply packaging and segregation protocols
What You're Signing Up For
This NZTA-approved short course provides essential knowledge and skills to lawfully, safely and efficiently transport Dangerous Goods by road. The programme is designed for current or prospective drivers and loaders in the road transport industry who need to understand legal responsibilities, safety procedures, handling requirements, and emergency protocols for dangerous goods transport. Workshops support online learning, and successful completion enables participants to gain the 'D' (Dangerous Goods) licence endorsement.
Course Content
- Driver and loader responsibilities for Dangerous Goods transport
- Documentation requirements for Dangerous Goods
- Requirements for packaging, including DGLQ, consumer commodities, small and excepted packages
- Segregation and placarding requirements
- Actions and considerations in case of incident or emergency
What you need to know first
Minimum age: 16 years
Basic ability in reading, writing, and communicating in English
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Road Transport
Logistics
Future employment opportunities might be
Gain Dangerous Goods (D) endorsement on driver licence
Work roles involving transport of dangerous goods by road
Loader or compliance roles in road transport industry