Convey Dangerous Goods by Road

Dangerous goods by road training as gazetted to ensure compliance with Chapter 8 of the Road Traffic Act 1996, is necessary for any driver wanting to transport dangerous goods on South African roads. The purpose of learning is to ensure the safe loading, conveying, and off-loading of dangerous goods, according to legal and organisational requirements. Drivers will be skilled in conveying dangerous goods in accordance with legal, safety, manufacturer and other relevant requirements, and to handle incidents safely when they occur.

Any driver wishing to apply for a professional driving permit PrDP (D) or renew their PrDP (D) needs to receive a certificate of competence against this unit standard.

Course outline

Credited learners are capable of:

  • complying with relevant legal documentation requirements
  • applying safety and 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.

Course information


Classroom Price: IconClassroom Price:R2 070,00 (incl. VAT) per person (novice) | R1 403,00 (incl. VAT) per person (re-certification)
Classroom Duration: IconClassroom Duration:Novice 2 days | re-certification 1-day
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:4
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Convey Dangerous Goods By Road
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:123259
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:It is assumed that learners have already attained NQF Level 2 Mathematical Literacy and Communication competence. Drivers must hold valid driver’s licence and valid PrDp and be aged 25+. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 1 year. Delegates are required to renew their certificate within 1 month of expiry or they will be required to complete the full course again.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• All drivers who need to renew or apply for their professional driving permits (PrDP) for transportation of dangerous goods • All drivers that convey dangerous goods by road • Controllers that oversee the transportation of dangerous goods
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E-Learning Price: IconE-Learning Price:Not Available as E-learning
E-Learning Duration: IconE-Learning Duration:Not Available as E-learning
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:4
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Convey Dangerous Goods By Road
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:123259
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:It is assumed that learners have already attained NQF Level 2 Mathematical Literacy and Communication competence. Drivers must hold valid driver’s licence and valid PrDp and be aged 25+. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 1 year. Delegates are required to renew their certificate within 1 month of expiry or they will be required to complete the full course again.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• All drivers who need to renew or apply for their professional driving permits (PrDP) for transportation of dangerous goods • All drivers that convey dangerous goods by road • Controllers that oversee the transportation of dangerous goods
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Webinar Price: IconWebinar Price:Not Available as Webinar
Webinar Duration: IconWebinar Duration:Not Available as Webinar
Accredited: IconAccredited:Yes
Credits: IconCredits:4
Unit Standard Title: IconUnit Standard Title:Convey Dangerous Goods By Road
Unit Standard ID: IconUnit Standard ID:None
SAQA ID: IconSAQA ID:123259
Professional Body: IconProfessional Body:None
CPD Points: IconCPD Points:None
NQF Level: IconNQF Level:3
Prerequisites: IconPrerequisites:It is assumed that learners have already attained NQF Level 2 Mathematical Literacy and Communication competence. Drivers must hold valid driver’s licence and valid PrDp and be aged 25+. Re-certification training should have a certificate not expired for more than 1 year. Delegates are required to renew their certificate within 1 month of expiry or they will be required to complete the full course again.
HUB Availability: IconHUB Availability:Online Computer HUBs available at NOSA College Centurion, Tyger Valley and Westville.
Target Groups: IconTarget Groups:• All drivers who need to renew or apply for their professional driving permits (PrDP) for transportation of dangerous goods • All drivers that convey dangerous goods by road • Controllers that oversee the transportation of dangerous goods
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