Dangerous Goods - Course Information
What is a DG endorsement?
Anyone who handles or transports any dangerous goods, e.g.. fuel and chemicals, by road in New Zealand needs a DG endorsement. The DG endorsement expires every 5 years and you must re-sit a DG assessment, and have it endorsed on your licence.
Am I eligible?
If you must have a minimum of a NZ Class 1 (car) Learner Licence
Duration
6 Hours
Standard Price
$280.00 PLUS GST ($322.00)
includes the fee to register the unit standards on the NZQA framework. This is a legal requirement from the NZTA. this does not apply to refresher courses)
Refresher
$195.65 PLUS GST ($225.00)
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Payment
The full course fee is payable at the time of booking unless a company purchase order is provided
Resources
The trainee will be provided with a personal copy of the Dangerous Goods quickguide, Emergency response information sheet and a segregation wheel on the day.
It is a requirement that trainees be able to read and answer specific questions within the Assessment without assistance.
Unit Standards:
16718 – Demonstrate knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road
Special Notes
This endorsement will need to be renewed every five years. If your Dangerous Goods licence expired over 12 months ago you will need to resit the full Dangerous goods course.
Please Note – On completion of the course you will receive a course certificate. On its own this certificate is not a licence or endorsement. You must take it to a licensing agent (VTNZ, AA) and have it added to your licence. There is an additional fee for this.