Convey Dangerous Goods by Road Training for Management, Supervisors & Controllers
US 123259 NQF Level 3 4 Credits 2 Days
This specialised training focuses on the regulatory requirements and operational procedures applicable to the safe conveyance of dangerous goods by road. It is designed for management, supervisors and controllers responsible for overseeing dangerous goods transportation and operational compliance.
Accreditation
Liderazgo is accredited with the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) under accreditation number TETA13-327. The current accreditation scope includes Unit Standard 123259 - Convey Dangerous Goods by Road, at NQF Level 3 for 4 credits.
The current TETA accreditation extension is valid from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028, subject to the lifespan of the unit standard and legislative changes.
Liderazgo also holds Department of Transport approval under PrDP(D) 2013/116 for Dangerous Goods driver training.
Course Purpose
The aim of the course is to enhance learners' knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements and operational procedures for the safe transport of dangerous goods by road.
Course Schedule
Day 1
Theory and In-Class Activities
08:00 - 16:00
Two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break are included.
Day 2
Theory, Final Examination and Practical
08:00 - 16:00
Two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break are included.
Final Examination: 45 minutes
Course Overview
Individuals involved in the handling and transportation of dangerous goods have specific responsibilities and must comply with prescribed regulations and operating standards. The course addresses responsibilities relating to consignors, manufacturers, importers, distributors, operators of road or rail vehicles or loading equipment, drivers and employers, including requirements governing how dangerous goods are marked, packaged and transported.
Legislation, Responsibilities & Operational Safety
Legal duties, regulatory requirements and day-to-day dangerous goods safety
- National Road Traffic Act, Chapter VIII, and regulations relating to the transportation of dangerous goods
- Legal duties of key stakeholders, including the operator, consignor, consignee and driver
- Product handling and personal safety, including PPE usage
- Pre-trip and post-trip inspection protocols
- Pre-load and post-load checklists
Dangerous Goods Documentation & Compliance
Documentation
- Dangerous Goods Declarations
- Transport Emergency Cards
- Documentation requirements for the safe handling and movement of dangerous goods
- Designated space / documents box
- Packing group, subsidiary risk and ERG number
SANS 10232-1
- Dangerous Goods Placards and Declarations
- Placement and formatting of placards
- UN numbers, font sizes, colours and contact details
- Proper shipping names, quantities and declaration accuracy
SANS 10232-4
- Transport Emergency Card (Tremcard)
- Required Tremcard inclusions
- Source of information
- Expiry requirements
Emergency Response & Vehicle Requirements
Emergency Response
- Incident and accident reporting
- Basic spill prevention and clean-up procedures
- Fire safety and basic firefighting techniques
- Use of fire extinguishers
- Understanding fire classifications
Vehicle & Load Compliance
- Vehicle compliance requirements
- Correct use of UN numbers and placarding
- Load compatibility and segregation
- Loading and off-loading procedures
- Load stability
- Metering equipment seals
Operational Responsibilities
- Consignee responsibility
- Consignor responsibility
- Legal duties of the driver as product custodian
- Pre-trip daily inspection reporting
- Driver fatigue management
- Customer service and customer care, on and off the road
Classification, Placarding & Fire Safety
Supporting dangerous goods classification and emergency-safety topics
- The 9 classes of classified dangerous goods
- Classification and interpretation of classified dangerous goods
- Load compatibility and segregation
- Exempt quantity
- Dangerous Goods Declaration
- Transport Emergency Card and other required legal documentation
- Vehicle requirements
- United Nations numbers (UN)
- Dangerous goods placarding and split placarding
- Warning signs
- Elements and classes of fire
- Fire extinguishers and the PASS method
- Identifying different fires and fire extinguishers
- Fire extinguishing techniques and operating different fire extinguishers
- AARTO
Practical Demonstrations & Activities
- Classification and interpretation of classified dangerous goods video
- Falling asleep at the wheel video demonstration
- Basic spill prevention and clean-up demonstration
- Basic firefighting video covering fire identification, extinguisher selection and extinguishing techniques
Assessment & Competency
Assessment Approach
Training is outcome-based and assessed through formative assessment, in-class assessments and summative assessment.
Competency Requirement
Learners are required to achieve 80% and above for theoretical assessments.
Training Aids
- Slide show presentation
- Mixed load compatibility chart
- Designated space
- Transport Emergency Card
- Dangerous Goods Declaration
- Spill kit
- Fire extinguisher
Learner Material & Completion
All learners are provided with a Dangerous Goods Training Manual.
Learners receive a certificate on completion of the course and a small wallet card.
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