Convey Dangerous Goods By Road Training For Management Supervisors Controllers

Convey Dangerous Goods by Road Training for Management, Supervisors and Controllers

Course Overview

Every individual involved in the handling and transportation of dangerous goods has specific responsibilities and must adhere to prescribed regulations and operating standards. This includes consignors, manufacturers, importers, distributors, operators of road or rail vehicles, loading equipment operators, drivers and employers.

These requirements dictate how dangerous goods must be marked, packaged, documented, handled and transported.

This specialised training is designed for employees responsible for the management, supervision or control of dangerous goods transportation. 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.

Accreditation

This course is accredited with the Transport Education Training Authority and covers Unit Standard 123259, NQF Level 3, 4 Credits.

Liderazgo is also Department of Transport accredited: Approval Nr PrDP(D) 2013/116.

Course Duration

2 Days

Course Content

The training programme includes:

Day 1:
Theory and in-class activities
08:00 – 16:00
Includes two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break

Day 2:
Theory, final examination and practical
08:00 – 16:00
Includes two 15-minute breaks and a 30-minute lunch break
Final examination: 45 minutes

What Learners Will Cover

Legislation and Regulatory Requirements
Learners will cover the National Road Traffic Act, Chapter VIII, and the regulations relating to the transportation of dangerous goods. The course also includes the legal duties of key stakeholders, including the operator, consignor, consignee and driver.

Operational Safety
The course covers product handling, personal safety, PPE usage, and pre-trip and post-trip inspection protocols, including pre-load and post-load checklists.

Documentation and Compliance
Learners will cover the correct use of dangerous goods declarations and transport emergency cards, as well as the documentation requirements for the safe handling and movement of dangerous goods.

Emergency Response
The course includes incident and accident reporting, basic spill prevention and clean-up procedures, fire safety and basic firefighting techniques. Learners will also cover the use of fire extinguishers and the classification of fires.

Practical Handling and Vehicle Requirements
Learners will cover vehicle compliance, including the correct use of UN numbers, placarding and load compatibility. Loading and unloading procedures are also covered, with a focus on driver responsibilities.

Additional Course Topics
The programme also includes:

• SANS 10232-1: Dangerous Goods Placards and Declarations
• Proper placement and formatting of dangerous goods placards
• UN numbers, font sizes, colours and contact details
• Correct declaration of dangerous goods
• Proper shipping names, quantities and declaration accuracy
• SANS 10232-4: Transport Emergency Card, also known as a Tremcard
• Tremcard inclusions, source of information and expiry requirements
• Metering equipment seals
• Consignee responsibility
• Consignor responsibility
• Legal duties of the driver as product custodian
• Loading and off-loading procedures
• Load stability
• Pre-load and post-load checklists
• Pre-trip daily inspection report
• Driver fatigue management
• Falling asleep at the wheel video demonstration
• The importance of customer service and customer care
• Driver customer care, both on and off the road

Dangerous Goods and Safety Topics
Learners will also cover:

• The 9 classes of classified dangerous goods
• Classification and interpretation of classified dangerous goods
• Load compatibility and segregation
• Exempt quantity
• Designated space and documents box
• Dangerous goods declaration
• Transport emergency card and other required legal documentation
• Packing group
• Subsidiary risk
• ERG number
• Incident and accident reporting
• Basic spill prevention and clean-up
• Basic spill prevention and clean-up demonstration
• Vehicle requirements
• United Nations numbers
• Dangerous goods placarding
• Split placarding
• Warning signs
• Basic firefighting
• Elements that make up a fire
• Classes of fire
• Fire extinguishers
• PASS method
• How to identify different fires
• Identifying different fire extinguishers
• Fire extinguishing techniques
• Operating different fire extinguishers
• AARTO

Assessment and Competency

All training programmes are outcome-based and assessed according to the relevant unit standards and outcomes. Assessment criteria consist of formative assessment, in-class assessments and a summative assessment.

All learners are required to achieve 80% and above for theoretical assessments.

Training Aids

The course is supported by the following training aids:

• Slide show presentation
• Mixed load compatibility chart
• Designated space
• Transport emergency card
• Dangerous goods declaration
• Spill kit
• Fire extinguisher

Learner Material and Certification

All learners are provided with:

• A Dangerous Goods Training Manual
• Certificate on completion of the course
• Small wallet card

Ensure your management, supervisory and control teams understand their responsibilities in the safe handling and transportation of dangerous goods by road.

Contact Liderazgo Skills Development for course dates, availability, onsite training options and pricing.