TLILIC0001 License to transport dangerous goods by road

Nationally Recognised

When is a Dangerous Goods driver licence required?

A person must have a dangerous goods driver licence if transporting:

• dangerous goods that are in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500 litres, or
• more than 500kg of dangerous goods in a single receptacle, or
• in the case of intermediate bulk containers (IBC's), where the total capacity of all IBC's is more than 3,000L or where any IBC is filled or emptied while on a vehicle.

Duration

For new or renewal courses the Competent Authorities have mandated a minimum16 hours, inclusive of "closed book" assessment.

Course Pre-Requisites

Participants must be a resident of the particular jurisdiction (state/territory) that issues the DG licence.

Prior to the issuing by the NSW EPA of the 5-year Dangerous Goods Driver Licence, clients should be able to provide/satisfy the following:

1. Provide a certified satisfactory driving history for the last 5 years from the NSW R.M.S. or equivalent. If you have held a driver's licence in another state within the last 5 years you will be required to obtain a certified copy from that state authority if applying in NSW. The EPA Licence application form details unacceptable driving history. If unsure please contact the EPA to discuss your suitability.
2. Must have a minimum of the equivalent of the International English Language Testing Score (IELTS) Band 5: Modest user-A person has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Applicants should be able to handle basic communication in own field. Source: IELTS. Please advise if Language, Literacy or Numeracy may be an issue as Chemtrain Services may be offer advice/assistance in that regard. A Compulsory Pre Course enrolment task assessment is to be undertaken to assist in this matter. 
3. Not hold a provisional licence
4. Medical assessment-must be provided on the EPA form or other approved form and not be a pre-employment medical. Read EPA licence form or jurisdiction equivalent carefully.
5. Provide a recent passport size colour photo. When applying to EPA NSW for DG Licence on-line via e-connect, upload a digital photo.
6. Provide a copy of your driver's Licence (front and back)
7. In addition to our training fee (available on request) there is an additional 5-year photo licence fee payable to NSW EPA - Currently $64.00, but liable to change.

Many states/territories, like in NSW, provide an on-line DG licence application process.

Note: other states/territories may have some different/additional requirements.

The DG driver licencing form will be sent to all clients prior to attending any course. This must be brought to the course. This form further explains many of the above pre-requisites. Most of the licencing pre-requisites need not be completed prior to attending the course, however all applicants must fully familiarise themselves with the pre-requisites. Contact should be made with Chemtrain Services prior to attending a course if an applicant is unsure if they can comply with these pre-requisites.

Participants will undertake competency-based training, utilising actual and or simulated models, vehicles and equipment provided.
Our Accredited Trainer/Assessor has over 35 years of experience working with dangerous goods and training, and will help to facilitate learning via numerous activities, which may be theoretical, simulated, observational, workplace or scenario based. Learning may be undertaken individually, in pairs or small groups as required.

Assessments: Participants are required to undertake an "open book" assessment during and/or at the completion of the course. The assessment may take 2-4 hours. This "open book"  assessment  allows reference to:  The ADG Code, current Dangerous Goods legislation, Hazchem Codes handouts and students own individual notes taken. All required assessment reference material is supplied to each student.

All questions are to be attempted and competency can only be achieved when an applicant eventually correctly answers or demonstrates competency in all questions. Full details about the assessment are provided in writing prior to the assessment. Ensure reading glasses where needed are brought along to the course. 

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