This course aims to provide frontline staff in the supply chain with essential awareness and knowledge regarding transport safety. It covers skills such as identifying features and applying chain of responsibility obligations under relevant laws, including the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) or state/territory regulations, as well as identifying and reporting chain of responsibility risks.
Targeted at individuals involved in consigning, packing, loading, or receiving goods, the course highlights legal liabilities and responsibilities within the Chain of Responsibility (COR) framework, emphasizing the need for all involved parties to mitigate fatigue-related risks and ensure compliance with road transport laws.
This unit is generally for general awareness for frontline staff who work in the supply chain. It involves the skills and knowledge required to ensure the safety of transport activities.
It includes identifying features and applying chain of responsibility obligation in the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) or applicable state/territory law and regulations. It also includes identifying and reporting chain of responsibility risks.
Transport activities as defined by the HVNL or applicable state/territory law and regulations. Work is performed under close direction, generally within a team environment.
If you consign, pack, load or receive goods as part of your business, you could be held legally liable for breaches of road transport laws even though you do not drive a heavy vehicle. In addition, corporate entities, directors, partners and managers are accountable for the actions of people under their control. This is the ‘Chain of Responsibility’ (COR).
Each person in the COR must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the driver of a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle does not drive on a road while impaired by fatigue or breach road transport laws relating to fatigue. In addition to this, each person in the COR must take all reasonable steps to ensure a heavy vehicle driver can perform his or her duties without breaching road transport laws.
On 1 October 2018, the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL) was amended to include Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations relating to every party in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain.
In general, CoR training is designed to educate individuals about their responsibilities and obligations within the supply chain to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The need for a specific license may depend on the nature of the work, industry regulations, and local laws. Always refer to the specific requirements set forth by the relevant authorities in your region.
This course is approximately 6 - 8 hours, depending on an individual’s prior knowledge of the industry and learning needs. Assuming that learner has prior skills and knowledge of reasonable steps to ensure how a heavy vehicle driver can perform his or her duties without breaching road transport laws. Learners are expected to engage in self-directed learning prior to assessment.
On successful completion of this program, participants will receive the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for:
TLIF0009 Ensure the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility)
Welcome to the Dangerous Goods Licensing TLILIC0001 course! This comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to handle and transport dangerous goods safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Throughout this course, you will learn about the classification, identification, packaging, handling, and documentation of dangerous goods.
Our expert instructors will guide you through practical scenarios and real-world examples, ensuring you gain practical insights and confidence in managing hazardous materials. By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped with the essential certification and expertise to ensure the safe transportation of dangerous goods, protecting both people and the environment. Join us on this educational journey and become a certified professional in handling dangerous goods effectively and responsibly.
The course covers all aspects of the ADG Code together with relevant legislation, including classification, marking, documentation, stowage and load restraint, segregation and compatibility as well as the responsibilities of the individuals involved.
The Dangerous Goods Licensing course is ideal for individuals involved in the transportation, handling, or management of dangerous goods across various industries. It caters to professionals such as truck drivers, logistics personnel, warehouse managers, and those responsible for compliance with safety regulations. Whether you’re a seasoned industry veteran seeking to refresh your knowledge or a newcomer looking to enter the field, this course offers invaluable insights and certification to enhance your skill set.
Moreover, this course is indispensable for companies and organizations that deal with the transportation or storage of hazardous materials. Employers can ensure their staff are well-trained and compliant with safety protocols, reducing the risk of accidents, injuries, and regulatory violations. By investing in this training, businesses can uphold high safety standards, protect their workforce, and maintain the integrity of their operations in the handling of dangerous goods.
Regardless of your background or experience level, this course provides a structured and engaging learning environment to help you achieve your goals.
A Dangerous Goods Driver Licence (DGDL) is required for the transport of dangerous goods in the following cases:
– in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500L
– if there is more than 500kg in a single receptacle
– in the case of IBCs, where the total capacity of all IBCs is more than 3000L or where any IBC is filled or emptied while on the vehicle.
This course is only a part of the process for obtaining a DGDL.
You must:
– complete this course
– be certified as medically fit to drive by a general practitioner
– provide a certified driving history record of satisfactory driving
– provide a passport-sized photograph and a copy of your vehicle driver’s licence
– apply online through eConnect and pay the application fee within 6 months of undertaking the training and the medical assessment
The duration of this course is 2 days. This is a mandatory and national requirement imposed by the Dangerous Goods Competent Authorities Panel (CAP).
Upon successful completion of the course, participants are able to make an application to their State Authority for a dangerous goods driver license (renewable every 5 years).
Successful participants will receive a Statement of Attainment. TLILIC0001 Licence to transport dangerous goods by road. Which will form a mandatory requirement of the licence application process.
A Dangerous Goods Driver Licence (DGDL) is required for the transport of dangerous goods in the following cases:
– in a receptacle with a capacity of more than 500L
– if there is more than 500kg in a single receptacle
– in the case of IBCs, where the total capacity of all IBCs is more than 3000L or where any IBC is filled or emptied while on the vehicle.
This course is only a part of the process for obtaining a DGDL.
You must:
– complete this course
– be certified as medically fit to drive by a general practitioner
– provide a certified driving history record of satisfactory driving
– provide a passport-sized photograph and a copy of your vehicle driver’s licence
– apply online through eConnect and pay the application fee within 6 months of undertaking the training and the medical assessment
The following information will help you determine if the type of load you are transporting requires a Dangerous Goods Drivers Licence or not.
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