Proficient Road Transport Dangerous Goods Driver
SP-241201 NQF Level 3 8 Credits
This QCTO Skills Programme equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to classify, document, handle, load, transport and offload dangerous goods safely and in accordance with applicable national and international legislative requirements. The programme combines dangerous-goods theory with practical competence in documentation, compliance checks, vehicle inspections, loading and offloading, transport safety and emergency response.
Course Overview
The purpose of this Skills Programme is to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely classify, document, handle, load, transport and offload dangerous goods in compliance with national and international legislation. Learners apply appropriate procedures, safety protocols and emergency-response strategies to support safe and compliant road transport of dangerous goods and to protect themselves, the public and the environment.
The programme is made up of compulsory knowledge and practical modules covering dangerous goods classification, legislation and responsibilities, as well as documentation, compliance checks, inspections, handling, loading and offloading.
Course Includes
- Knowledge-based modules with theory and in-class assessments.
- Practical-module activities after completion of the theory component.
- Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA) on the last day.
- Maximum class size of 20 learners per facilitator.
A Qualified Learner Will Be Able To
- Work with dangerous goods classification, documentation, packaging and compliance requirements.
- Identify and verify UN numbers, Proper Shipping Names (PSN), hazard classes, packing groups and compatibility.
- Conduct compliance checks on documentation, packaging, labelling and placarding.
- Perform pre-trip, in-transit and post-trip inspections and general safety-compliance checks.
- Handle, load, transport and offload dangerous goods safely and legally.
- Apply emergency-response procedures and complete incident reporting.
- Maintain vehicle hygiene, safety equipment and required documentation.
Key Benefits
- Develops essential skills to transport dangerous goods safely and legally across multiple industries.
- Builds practical competence in classification, documentation, inspections, loading, offloading and emergency response.
- Strengthens understanding of legislative requirements and helps learners manage compliance and reduce transport-related risk.
- Supports employability, professional credibility and progression into supervisory, logistics and compliance-related roles.
Certification
The source document states that QCTO issues the official certificate for the Skills Programme.
- Programme: Proficient Road Transport Dangerous Goods Driver
- Skills Programme ID: SP-241201
- NQF Level: 3
- Credits: 8
Entry Requirements
- Certified ID copy.
- Valid driving licence - Code C1 (previously Code 10) or EC/EC1 (previously Code 14).
- NQF Level 2 qualification.
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be applied for access, exemption or the awarding of credits.
Training Aids and Learning Material
- Slide presentation.
- Teaching-aid handouts, including TREC Card, Compatibility Chart and DGD.
- Learner Guide (LG), Assessment Guides (AG) and Facilitator Guide (FG).
- Learner Workbooks (LW), Portfolio of Evidence (POE) and Summative Assessments (SA).
Programme Modules
Unit 1: Knowledge-Based Module
Dangerous Goods Theory
| Module Code | Module Title | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900282-001-00-KM-01 | Dangerous Goods Classification | Level 3 | 1 |
| 900282-001-00-KM-02 | Dangerous Goods Legislation and Regulations | Level 3 | 1 |
| 900282-001-00-KM-03 | Dangerous Goods Responsibilities and Duties | Level 3 | 1 |
Purpose of the Knowledge Modules
The focus of the learning is to provide an overview and build an understanding of classification when working with dangerous goods and meeting national and international legislative requirements.
The modules enable learners to demonstrate an understanding of:
- Dangerous Goods Transport Classification.
- Dangerous Goods Legislation and Regulations.
- Dangerous Goods Responsibilities and Duties.
Dangerous Goods Transport Classification
- The nine classes of dangerous goods.
- Packing groups and index systems.
- UN numbers and Proper Shipping Names (PSN).
- Chemical properties and behaviour.
- Designated space and required documents.
- Transport hazard labels.
- Dangerous Goods List (DGL).
- GHS classification, pictograms and labelling principles.
Dangerous Goods Legislation and Regulations
- Introduction to dangerous goods.
- Principles of Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
- Introduction to the GHS.
- Dangerous goods training requirements.
- National dangerous-goods and chemical-related regulations.
- Dangerous goods transport legislation.
- Principles of driving-related legislation, regulations, codes and by-laws.
- Principles of warehousing, loading and offloading.
Dangerous Goods Responsibilities and Duties
- Compliance, suitability and cleanliness of the vehicle.
- Compatibility, separation and segregation.
- Dangerous goods loading and stowage plans.
- Carrying dangerous goods.
- Health and safety, DGD and TREC Card.
- Loading and unloading cargo transport units.
- Handling dangerous goods in transport.
- Security requirements.
- Risk assessments, emergency response and incident reports.
Unit 2: Practical Skill Module
Handle, Load and Offload Dangerous Goods
| Module Code | Module Title | NQF Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 900282-000-00-PM-01 | Complete documents for road transport of dangerous goods | Level 3 | 1 |
| 900282-000-00-PM-02 | Check and implement compliance checks on documentation | Level 3 | 1 |
| 900282-000-00-PM-03 | Conduct pre-, in-transit and post-trip inspections | Level 3 | 1 |
| 900282-000-00-PM-04 | Handle, load and offload Dangerous Goods | Level 3 | 2 |
Purpose of the Practical Skill Modules
The focus of the learning is to give learners an opportunity to practise completing required documentation, carrying out compliance checks, conducting pre-, in-transit and post-trip inspections, and handling, loading and offloading dangerous goods within a simulated or working environment.
Learners will be required to:
- Complete documents for road transport of dangerous goods.
- Check and implement compliance checks on documentation.
- Conduct pre-, in-transit and post-trip inspections.
- Handle, load and offload dangerous goods.
Complete Documents for Road Transport of Dangerous Goods
- Confirm that labelling and marking correspond with packaging.
- Check that placarding corresponds with the DGD.
- Check the correct designated space, position and legally required documents to be used.
Compliance Checks on Documentation
- Conduct compliance checks on documentation, dangerous goods declarations, packaging, labelling and placarding.
- Record and report non-compliance.
- Check compliance of dangerous-goods packaging for the specific transport mode.
Pre-, In-Transit and Post-Trip Inspections
- Conduct pre-, in-transit and post-trip inspections.
- Conduct safety-compliance checks and verify vehicle roadworthiness and load compliance.
- Keep the vehicle clean and in good hygienic condition.
Handle, Load and Offload Dangerous Goods
- Execute transport plans, following established routes and safety protocols.
- Load and offload dangerous goods.
- Execute en route load-securement checks.
- Implement emergency or incident response procedures or the emergency plan.
Assessment Strategy
In-Class Assessments
The knowledge-based modules include theory and in-class assessments.
Practical Module
After the theory component, learners complete the practical-module activities covering documentation, compliance checks, inspections, handling, loading and offloading.
Final Integrated Summative Assessment
The source document states that the FISA is held on the last day.
Completion Requirements
Learners must demonstrate competence across all knowledge and practical modules. Evidence of competence is recorded in the Portfolio of Evidence (POE).
All learners are provided with: A Dangerous Goods Training Manual.
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