| Dangerous Goods by Road - One
day Course
Purpose
This course assists organizations transporting dangerous goods
by road, and road freight industry personnel, to interpret and apply
the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road
and Rail. An understanding of the concepts behind the Code will
ensure compliance with the law, and protect those who carry dangerous
goods.
The course is designed to provide comprehensive training in the
theory and practical aspects of shipping dangerous goods by road.
Throughout the course, you will examine the code and learn a systematic
approach to packaging and documenting a hazardous shipment for road
transport. There are plenty of follow-up exercises to reinforce
the knowledge acquired and to ensure all Australian regulations
are complied with.
The course covers the following components:
- Classification of hazardous materials
- Naming dangerous goods
- Packaging selection
- Bulk and intermediate bulk containers
- Marking and Placarding
- Vehicle safety standards
- Marking and Segregation and Stowage
- Safety equipment
- Procedures during transport
- Documentation
- Bulk transfer procedures for Flammable Liquids
Course Qualification and Recognition
A certificate is issued on successful completion of an end-of-course
questionnaire.
The qualification is valid for two years.
Who Should Attend?
If you are involved with the packaging, documentation or control
of hazardous materials for transport by road, then this course is
for you.
It's also ideal for freight forwarders, couriers and consolidators
involved with road freight, and anyone involved with transporting
dangerous goods by road.
This course is not suitable for
drivers transporting dangerous goods in bulk.
Level of Competency
No previous knowledge or experience with road transport or dangerous
goods is required to complete the course.
Course Fee (for scheduled courses)
$165.00 (Incl GST) for scheduled classroom courses
Availability
Ask for a course schedule. We have regular
scheduled courses in Western Australia, South Australia & Northern
Territory, but we'll go anywhere.
To contact us for classroom dates click the link.
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