Controlling Hazardous and Dangerous Goods

Learners that successfully complete this course will be able to handle and store dangerous goods. They will be able to classify goods in preparation for storage and prepare these goods for safe transportation. Learners will also be able to handle incidents in the event of them happening in accordance with required safety procedures and guidelines.

Course outline

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • identify and classify dangerous goods in accordance with documentation, packing and labelling
  • correctly handle and store classified goods and substances during warehousing and storage
  • prepare the dangerous goods for transportation
  • take appropriate action in the event of an accident in the handling of the dangerous goods.

The above programme can be customised to suit a specific organisation’s policies and procedures.

Course information

Study in your own time, at your own pace via our E-Learning offering. Selected NOSA Colleges also offer fully equipped computer and internet facilities so that you can start a career in health and safety. A free service accessible to registered students.
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Controlling Hazardous/Dangerous and Dangerous Goods
E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Credits: IconCredits:4
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8020
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:4
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Learners should have a sound understanding of occupational health and safety and general housekeeping
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at individuals entering or currently employed in any capacity where they handle or control dangerous goods.
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Receive online training delivered through video conferencing learning.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Controlling Hazardous/Dangerous and Dangerous Goods
Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Credits: IconCredits:4
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8020
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:4
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Learners should have a sound understanding of occupational health and safety and general housekeeping
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at individuals entering or currently employed in any capacity where they handle or control dangerous goods.
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This course is delivered in-person at selected NOSA Colleges across the country. Benefit from an interactive, classroom-based experience guided by experienced facilitators.

Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Controlling Hazardous/Dangerous and Dangerous Goods
Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 070,00 (incl. VAT)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:2 days
Credits: IconCredits:4
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:8020
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:Saiosh
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:5
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:4
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:Learners should have a sound understanding of occupational health and safety and general housekeeping
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• This programme is aimed at individuals entering or currently employed in any capacity where they handle or control dangerous goods.
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