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Road Transport of Dangerous Goods - Driver Licence

The Dangerous Goods Driver Licence course provides information necessary to satisfy the requirements of the various state authorities toward the issue of a "Licence to Drive Dangerous Goods".

The course is based on the seventh edition of the Australian Code for the transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG7). It is designed specifically to meet the needs and interests of the participants, and is delivered in a manner that ensures high levels of interest and retention.

The course content includes identification and handling of Dangerous Goods, safety precautions and equipment, and compliance with the applicable legal requirements.

The Dangerous Goods Road Transport - Driver Licence course is customised specifically to meet the needs and interests of the participants, but still ensures the requirements of the regulatory authorities are met.
It is delivered as a public course at several comfortable training locations, or can be provided "In - House" at client premises when desired.

It also satisfies part of the requirement for Waste Transport certification.
The theory component of the Australian Institute of Petroleum certification can also be undertaken as part of this course by prior arrangement. 

As the Regulations are recent, the initial accreditation course and the refresher course are identical.

The issue of a Driver Licence may vary in duration from one jurisdiction to another (some are for 5 years, some are for 3 years - some include the carriage of Infectious Substances, some do not).
Issue of a Licence is also subject to meeting age, medical health, safe driver record requirements.
Transport of Security Sensitive chemicals will require the driver to pass Police / ASIO checks.

COURSE CONTENT - THEORY

Introductionalt

Acts and Regulations

Overview of all classes of Dangerous Goods

When is a "Licence" required?

HAZCHEM and Emergency Procedure Guides 

Safe Transport Principles - including Stowage, Compatibility, Placarding, Documentation

PPE and vehicle equipment

Transport Emergency Response Plans (TERP)

Various "workshop" activities related to the more complex concepts studied

Theory tests and simulation "Scenarios" 

COURSE CONTENT - PRACTICAL

Correct identification and/or selection of Dangerous Goods packaging and labelling. Personal protective equipment specified in the ADG Code.
A series of table-top demonstrations may be used to illustrate properties of various Classes, however this is entirely the choice of the client and may depend on the location of the course.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is via questionnaires as per the national Assessment Instrument set by the regulatory authorities.

DURATION

The duration of the course is 16 hours, "Face to Face" as this is the only method allowed by the Regulatory Authorities.

Pre-course study material is sent out to allow the participant to gain a basic understanding of what is required under the ADG7.

The "Face to Face" course is normally run from 8:00AM to 5:30PM.

Inclusion of the AIP module extends the time taken.

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