Training
Convey Dangerous Goods by Road
Accreditation:
This course is accredited through ATL Mobility cc TETA09-123,
Unit Standard ID: 123259. NQF level: 3; Credits: 4
It is mandatory for all drivers of heavy vehicles (over 3500kg GVM) that convey dangerous goods to undergo the course for certification purposes as required by the National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996 regulation 117(e) and 280. This certificate must be produced when applying for a Professional Driving Permit for Dangerous Goods (PrDP-D). The certificate must be issued by a training body approved by the Minister of Transport. (ATL Mobility is such an approved body). The certificate may not be more than 6 months old when applying for the PrDP-D.
Course Aim:
The purpose of this course is to ensure safe loading, conveying and off-loading of dangerous goods according to legal and organisational requirements. Credited learners can convey dangerous goods in accordance with legal, safety, manufacturer and other relevant requirements and handle incidents safely when they occur.
Course Outcomes:
The qualifying learner will be capable of:
- Complying with the National Road Transport Act 74 of 1977 requirements for Conveying Dangerous Goods.
- Safely apply standard operating procedures during loading and off-loading.
- Applying safety procedures in the event of an incident.
- Complying with the requirements of SANS 10231 in terms of behaviour on route and safe loading and off-loading.
- Complying with SANS 10231 part 1 in terms of warning signs and documents
- Understanding the 9 classes of hazardous materials
- Understand and apply the compatibility chart
- Utilising emergency documentation e.g.:
- Tremcard, ERG, MSDS, Placards
- Basic fire fighting principles
Course design:
This is a full 1 day course covering 8 modules including a practical session.
Assessment
- Assessment is done by reviewing prior learning, observation, oral and written questioning during group sessions.
- The Learner will complete a P.O.E. (Portfolio of Evidence) which will be submitted, assessed and internally moderated before a competency certificate is issued.
TETA09-123
