Two day course from 8:00am – 4:00pm (please arrive 15 minutes early on the first day)

The course comprises of the following key topics:

• Identify individual organisations and systems for the transport of dangerous goods
• Identify UN numbers, classes and divisions of dangerous goods including packing groups and categories of dangerous goods
• Maintain dangerous goods documentation
• Plan and manage safe transport of dangerous goods
• Check all safety equipment and its serviceability
• Check vehicle and assess suitability of transport mode for intended load
• Follow emergency procedures
• Plan, control and manage transfer of dangerous goods

All students must –

• • Have a moderate level of English language, literacy and numeracy. The assessment is written in English and a translator is not permitted in the assessment. A language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment might require completion prior to enrolment.
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Hold a full driver licence (provisional and learners’ licence will not be accepted)
  • Notify TISC if you hold a licence issued from outside of the ACT or NSW – you may need to seek an exception from the relevant Regulatory Authority for you to complete the course

It is highly recommended that students complete the required medical test (as specified by the relevant regulatory authority) before enrolling into this course. While not a compulsory pre-requisite when enrolling, students may be found ineligible for the issue of a licence on medical grounds after completing the course. No refunds will be provided by TISC in such cases.

Successful completion of this unit of competency is a requirement when applying for a Dangerous Goods Driver Licence. TISC does NOT issue the Dangerous Goods Licence. On successful completion of the course the student will be issued with a statement of attainment which needs to be submitted with the licence application. If the student is applying for a NSW licence, then the trainer will also complete the certification of training section on the licence application form. When applying for the dangerous goods drivers licence, the following documents will also be required:

• Completed medical test (details are included on the ‘Application for Dangerous Goods Drivers Licence’ form)
• Completed nationally recognised training – this course
• Two passport photos
• A printed record of the applicants driving history over the last 5 years, one will be required from each state where a licence was issued

Applicants will need to submit these documents to their relevant regulatory authority within six months of completing the medical test and training. The licence application fee is not included in the course fee.

ACT Licence Applications
ACT Dangerous Goods Driver Licence applications must be submitted online via their website which is listed below. Further detail can be found in the ACT Government’s Dangerous Goods Driver Licence Suitable Persons Policy.

ACT Dangerous Goods Licence Application (online)
Contact number – 13 22 81
Email Address – dangeroussubstances@act.gov.au
ACT Website – www.act.gov.au/dgdriverlicence

NSW Licence Applications
NSW Dangerous Goods Driver Licence applications must be submitted online through the eConnect portal.

NSW Dangerous Goods Licence Application Form 

eConnect portal –  Dangerous Goods Drivers License Application Login (nsw.gov.au)

Contact number – 131 555

Email Address – dgrp.licensing@epa.nsw.gov.au 

NSW Website – www.epa.nsw.gov.au/dangerousgoods/training.htm

Dangerous Goods Regulatory Authorities

• Australian Capital Territory – WorkSafe ACT
• New South Wales – Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• Victoria – WorkSafe Victoria
• Queensland – Queensland Transport
• Northern Territory – NT WorkSafe
• Tasmania – Workplace Standards Tasmania
• Western Australia – Department of Mines and Petroleum
• South Australia – SafeWork SA

Please contact the regulatory authorities for any further information on the Dangerous Goods Driver Licence application processes.

• Cancellations made up to one week (7 days) prior to the course commencing will receive a full refund. Any cancellations made after this time will not be eligible for a refund.
• Failure to attend the training on the scheduled day will not result in a refund.
• TISC, at their sole discretion, may offer to rebook the student on a later course depending on the circumstances of the cancellation. TISC may request further documentation to assess student eligibility for a refund under these circumstances.