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Our Unit Standard 16718 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road course allows you to transport dangerous or/and hazardous substances on NZ roads.

Course Location:
1st Floor, Jayco Building, 545 Wairakei Road, Burnside 8053, Christchurch

Course Dates:
Contact us to confirm availability

Course Timeframe:
5-6 Hours | 1 Day

Course Pre-requisite:

  • Written and oral English skills equivalent to NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher
  • New Zealand Class 1 Full Licence

Course Timeframe:
5-6 Hours | 1 Day

Course Pre-requisite:

  • Written and oral English skills equivalent to NCEA Level 1 (Year 11) or an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher
  • New Zealand Class 1 Full Licence

Course Outline

Course Outline

Theory; Unit Standard 16718 – Demonstrate and apply knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road.

  • Identifying the scope of the Dangerous Goods Rule.
  • Identifying driver and loader responsibilities relating to the loading and the transport of Dangerous Goods
  • Identifying the requirements for packages containing Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ).
  • Demonstrating knowledge of segregation requirements for storing or/and transporting Dangerous Goods.
  • Demonstrating knowledge of placard requirements for vehicles and freight containers containing ortransporting Dangerous Goods.
  • Identifying driver actions and considerations in the event of an incident or emergency.
  • Identifying and explaining documentation required for the transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Need To Know

Need To Know

  • This course is based on United Nations Standards as required by “NZ Transport Agency” guidelines. Upon successful completion of Unit Standard 16718, you will be issued with a NZ Transport Agency Driver Licence and Endorsement Certificate from Know The Rule to take to a NZ Transport Agency Licensing Agency where they will process your application to have the appropriate endorsement added to your Driver licence.
  • YOU ARE NOT LICENSED TO TRANSPORT DANGEROUS OR HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ON A NEW ZEALAND ROAD UNTIL you have submitted your NZ Transport Agency Certificate to either VTNZ or AA and received your (Temporary) licence that displays your D Endorsement.

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  • Invoice: Select ‘pay in person’ to receive invoice for payment
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  • Pricing provided is GST exclusive