Duration

This program is conducted over 2 consecutive days. (8.00am – 4.30pm)

Trainer / Student Ratio

1:15 (maximum)

1. Hold a current Victorian Drivers Licence (No P’s or L’s).
2. Provide two forms of identity for enrolment paperwork
   (Drivers licence, Medicare, Passport, Birth Cert etc.)
3. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
4. Be proficient in English

• Identify any areas where participants may need
  additional support
• Minimum written and /or oral English level

At completion of the course participants will be able to:

• Identify requirements for working with Dangerous Goods and/or Hazardous Substances.
• Select handling techniques
• Assess suitability of transport mode for intended load
• Identify and follow emergency procedures and equipment
• Evaluate documented route plan
• Complete assessment process

The course covers the following classes of Dangerous Goods:

• 2.0 Oxidising Gases
• 2.1 Flammable Gases
• 2.2 Non-flammable Non toxic Gases
• 2.3 Toxic Gases
• 3 Flammable Solids
• 4.1 Flammable Solids
• 4.2 Spontaneously Flammable Substances
• 4.3 Dangerous when wet
• 5.1 Oxidising Agents
• 5.2 Organic Peroxides
• 6.1(a) Toxic substances
• 8 Corrosives
• 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods
• In addition, the following key subject areas are covered:
• Legal requirements
• Dangerous Goods – Basic Properties
• Segregation
• Documentation
• Vehicle Placarding
• Transport requirements
• Safety Requirements
• Emergency procedures

Aust-Link will issue a Statement of Attainment to successful participant on completion of this course. This training may be delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government subsidised funding for eligible applicants.

Please note: Student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Course Fees are to be paid in full at the time of booking to secure a position in the course.
Bookings cancellation and refunds, refer to Aust-Link refund policy