Road Transport Dangerous Goods Driver
SP-250306 NQF Level 3 4 Credits
This QCTO Skills Programme equips learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely handle, load, transport and offload dangerous goods in accordance with national and international legislative requirements. Learners develop competence in dangerous-goods compliance, inspections, documentation, loading and offloading, transport operations and emergency or incident response.
Course Overview
The purpose of this Skills Programme is to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely handle, load, transport and offload dangerous goods in compliance with national and international legislation. Learners apply safety protocols, handling techniques 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 consists of compulsory knowledge and practical components covering dangerous goods classification, legislation, responsibilities, compliance checks, inspections, transport operations, 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
- Handle, load, transport and offload dangerous goods in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Conduct compliance checks on documentation, packaging, labelling and placarding.
- Perform pre-trip, in-transit and post-trip inspections.
- Execute transport plans and follow established routes and safety protocols.
- Implement emergency and incident-response procedures.
- Maintain vehicle cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Key Benefits
- Develops essential skills to transport dangerous goods safely and legally across a range of industries.
- Builds practical competence in handling, loading, offloading and inspecting dangerous goods.
- Strengthens understanding of legislative requirements and emergency-response procedures.
- Supports confidence in compliance management, risk reduction and safer transport operations.
Certification
The source document states that QCTO issues the official certificate for the Skills Programme.
- Programme: Road Transport Dangerous Goods Driver
- Skills Programme ID: SP-250306
- NQF Level: 3
- Programme-level credits stated in the PDF: 4
Entry Requirements
- Certified ID copy.
- Valid driving licence - Code C1 (previously Code 10) or EC/EC1 (previously Code 14).
- Completion of the Skills Programme: Proficient Road Transport Dangerous Goods Driver (NQF Level 3).
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 900282-001-00-KM-01 | Dangerous Goods Classification | Level 3 |
| 900282-001-00-KM-02 | Dangerous Goods Legislation and Regulations | Level 3 |
| 900282-001-00-KM-03 | Dangerous Goods Responsibilities and Duties | Level 3 |
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.
Dangerous Goods Transport Classification
- Principles and concepts of the nine classes of dangerous goods.
- Identification, UN numbers and Proper Shipping Names (PSN).
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) and TREC Card.
- Designated space and required documents.
- Transport hazard labels.
- GHS classification, pictograms and labelling principles.
- Compatibility and dangers of non-compliance.
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.
- Driving-related legislation, regulations, codes and by-laws.
- Warehousing, loading and offloading principles.
Dangerous Goods Responsibilities and Duties
- Vehicle suitability, compliance and cleanliness.
- Compatibility, separation and segregation.
- Loading and stowage plans.
- Carrying dangerous goods.
- Health and safety requirements.
- DGD and TREC Card.
- Handling dangerous goods in transport.
- Security requirements.
- Risk assessments, emergency response and incident reporting.
Unit 2: Practical Skill Module
Handle, Load and Offload Dangerous Goods
| Module Code | Module Title | NQF Level |
|---|---|---|
| 900282-000-00-PM-04 | Handle, load and offload Dangerous Goods | Level 3 |
Purpose of the Practical Skill Module
The purpose of the practical skill module is to equip learners with hands-on ability to safely handle, load, transport and offload dangerous goods in real or simulated operational environments. Learners practise conducting inspections, verifying documentation, securing loads and responding appropriately to incidents or emergencies, while applying legislative requirements and organisational procedures.
Learners will be required to:
- Conduct compliance checks.
- Record and report non-compliance.
- Conduct pre-, in-transit and post-trip inspections.
- Execute transport operations.
- Handle, load and offload dangerous goods.
Conduct Compliance Checks
- Verify packaging, labelling and placarding.
- Check compatibility of mixed or multi-load freight.
- Confirm validity and accuracy of documentation.
Record and Report Non-Compliance
- Complete reporting templates.
- Communicate non-compliance using appropriate methods.
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
- Apply safe loading and offloading procedures for dangerous goods.
- Implement emergency or incident-response procedures or the emergency plan.
Assessment Strategy
In-Class Assessments
The knowledge-based component includes theory and in-class assessments.
Practical Module
After the theory component, learners complete practical activities covering compliance checks, inspections, transport operations, 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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