Dangerous Goods Training Course from R700 (1-2 Days)
This dangerous goods training program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills required to safely handle, transport, and store hazardous materials. The training is typically required by regulatory bodies to ensure that individuals who work with dangerous goods are aware of the risks involved and how to mitigate them.
Why Study This Dangerous Goods Course?
Comply with Regulations
Stay compliant and informed with our Dangerous Goods Training, covering all key transport regulations set by governing authorities.
Stay Safe and Protect Lives
Learn to minimize risks and respond to emergencies with our Dangerous Goods Training, designed to handle the hazards of transporting dangerous materials.
Protect the Environment
Protect the environment by learning safe handling practices for transporting dangerous goods.
Acquire a PRDP-D License
Get your PRDP-D License with our certified training.
Hazchem & Dangerous Goods Training
What You'll Learn in & Why It Maters
Understand what qualifies as dangerous goods, their characteristics, and the potential hazards they pose to people, property, and the environment.
Learn about national regulations governing dangerous goods, and the roles of employers, handlers, and drivers in ensuring compliance.
Explore how dangerous goods are categorized into classes and identified using UN numbers, hazard symbols, and documentation.
Learn how to respond effectively to incidents involving dangerous goods, including spill containment, evacuation, and reporting protocols.
Understand how to read and use Safety Data Sheets (formerly MSDS), Transport Emergency Cards (TREMcards), and other critical documents that provide safety and handling guidelines.
Discover the standards for safe packaging, how to correctly label and mark packages, and what information must be displayed.
Gain practical knowledge on safe handling techniques, segregation rules, and best practices for storage to prevent leaks, spills, and contamination.
Understand the specific requirements for transporting dangerous goods across various modes, including vehicle signage, documentation, and route planning.
Learn how to accurately complete and interpret the Dangerous Goods Declaration Form, including the required information for shipment, classification, and emergency contacts.
Get trained on the types and uses of fire extinguishers, how to respond to different classes of fires, and basic firefighting techniques for dangerous goods emergencies.
Dept. of Transport (PRDP No. 2024/269)
Wheelset Academy is officially approved by the Department of Transport, under PRDP Approval Number: 2024/269. This ensures the training meets national standards for compliance, safety, and licensing, and is recognized for the issuing of a PRDP-D license.
TETA (No. TETA21-1321)
This course is fully accredited by the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA) under registration number TETA21-1321. Wheelset Academy dangerous goods training is aligned with SAQA Unit Standard ID: 123259 – “Convey Dangerous Goods by Road”, registered at NQF Level 3 with 4 credits.
Get Your HAZCHEM Certification – Inquire Today!
Fill in the form below and one of our training advisors will contact you with more dangerous goods training details, pricing, and upcoming dates. For more information about Hazchem permits, please call us on, 012 023 1078 or email us at info@wheelsetacademy.co.za.
Taking our dangerous goods course is an investment in your safety, the safety of others, and the environment. By completing this dangerous goods training, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to work safely and efficiently with dangerous goods. Contact us today to learn more about our course and how it can benefit you and your workplace.
Are you looking for a dangerous goods training center near you? Call: 078 365 9579 or 012 023 1078
We have branches in multiple locations in South Africa and train all students from Gauteng, Benoni, Boksburg, Brakpan, Carletonville, Germiston, Johannesburg, Krugersdorp, Pretoria, Randburg, Randfontein, Roodepoort, Soweto, Springs, Vanderbijlpark, Vereeniging, Mpumalanga, Emalahleni, Witbank, Nelspruit, Secunda, North West, Klerksdorp, Mahikeng, Mmabatho, Potchefstroom, Rustenburg, Limpopo, Giyani, Lebowakgomo, Musina, Phalaborwa, Polokwane, Seshego, Sibasa, Thabazimbi, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, Empangeni, Ladysmith, Newcastle, Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Ulundi, Umlazi, Eastern Cape, Alice, Butterworth, East London, Graaff-Reinet, Grahamstown, King William’s Town, Mthatha, Port Elizabeth, Queenstown, Uitenhage, Zwelitsha, Free State, Bethlehem, Bloemfontein, Jagersfontein, Kroonstad, Odendaalsrus, Parys, Phuthaditjhaba, Sasolburg, Virginia, Welkom, Northern Cape, Kimberley, Kuruman, Port Nolloth, Western Cape, Bellville, Cape Town, Constantia, George, Hopefield, Oudtshoorn, Paarl, Simon’s Town, Stellenbosch, Swellendam, Worcester. Accommodation to students from these locations is available. We provide free job assistance to all our students after the training.