What will I learn during the Dangerous Goods Endorsement course?

During the course you'll learn how to understand the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005, identify dangerous goods classifications, understand driver and loader responsibilities, complete dangerous goods documentation, apply segregation requirements, understand placarding requirements for vehicles and freight containers, transport dangerous goods safely, respond appropriately during emergencies or incidents, and meet legal requirements for transporting hazardous substances by road.

What will I learn during the Dangerous Goods Endorsement course?

During the course you'll learn how to understand the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005, identify dangerous goods classifications, understand driver and loader responsibilities, complete dangerous goods documentation, apply segregation requirements, understand placarding requirements for vehicles and freight containers, transport dangerous goods safely, respond appropriately during emergencies or incidents and meet legal requirements for transporting hazardous substances by road.

Dangerous Goods Endorsement and Refresher

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Duration:1 Day

Maximum Attendees: 12

Training available nationwide at one of our centres, or your own workplace

Price (excl GST)

$390 Per Person

Price (excl GST)

$3510 Company Booking

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If you're transporting dangerous or hazardous goods, you need a dangerous goods (D) endorsement on your driver licence.

This course is available to anyone wishing to gain unit standard 16718 or refresh this unit standard which they already hold.

Overview

Dangerous goods include substances and articles that have explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious or corrosive properties. They also include containers that have held dangerous goods.

Course options include the full and renewal courses. It is recommended that a refresher is completed every five years.

Please bring along your ID - We need to verify the identity of students in attendance, please bring ID with you on the day of training.

Key Learning Outcomes:

Identify the scope of the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005
Identify driver and loader responsibilities relating to the transport of dangerous goods
Identify and explain documentation requirements relating to the transport of dangerous goods
Identify the requirements for packages containing Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ), consumer commodities, small packages, and excepted packages
Demonstrate knowledge of segregation requirements and segregate dangerous goods
Demonstrate knowledge of placarding requirements and placard vehicles and freight containers containing dangerous goods
Identify driver actions and considerations in the event of an incident or emergency

Prerequisites:

Must hold a minimum of a learner’s licence NZ Class 1 licence

Entry Criteria:

All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.

NZQA Unit Standards Included/Refreshed

Unit Standards - DG E

Unit

Level

Credit

Description

16718 3
5

Demonstrate and apply knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road

Dangerous Goods Endorsement & Refresher Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Dangerous Goods Endorsement and Refresher training in New Zealand.

The Dangerous Goods Endorsement and Refresher course provides the knowledge required to safely transport dangerous or hazardous goods by road in New Zealand. It covers the legal requirements of the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005, safe handling practices, documentation, segregation, placarding and emergency procedures. The course is suitable for both first-time applicants seeking a Dangerous Goods (D) endorsement and operators renewing their existing qualification.

Anyone who transports dangerous goods by road above the legal threshold generally requires a Dangerous Goods (D) endorsement on their New Zealand driver licence. This includes drivers working in transport, logistics, fuel delivery, chemical handling, manufacturing, agriculture, waste management, construction and industrial operations.

During the course you'll learn how to:

Understand the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005
Identify dangerous goods classifications
Understand driver and loader responsibilities
Complete dangerous goods documentation
Apply segregation requirements
Understand placarding requirements for vehicles and freight containers
Transport dangerous goods safely
Respond appropriately during emergencies or incidents
Meet legal requirements for transporting hazardous substances by road

These skills help ensure safe and compliant transportation of dangerous goods.

The course covers dangerous goods including explosive, flammable, toxic, infectious and corrosive substances, along with containers that have previously held dangerous goods. Participants also learn about limited quantities, consumer commodities, excepted packages and the correct procedures for transporting these materials safely.

Safety 'n Action recommends completing a Dangerous Goods Refresher every five years to maintain your knowledge and meet endorsement renewal requirements. Regular refresher training helps drivers stay current with legislation, industry standards and safe transport practices.

Participants must hold at least a New Zealand Class 1 learner licence before attending the course. Students must also meet the required English language standard to successfully complete the training and assessment. Valid identification is required on the day of training for identity verification.

Yes. Successful participants achieve or refresh NZQA Unit Standard 16718 (Level 3, 5 Credits): Demonstrate and apply knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road. This unit standard is recognised as part of the Dangerous Goods endorsement process.

Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers Dangerous Goods Endorsement and Refresher training throughout New Zealand at its training centres or onsite at workplaces. Group training helps organisations ensure drivers remain compliant while reducing travel time and operational disruption.

Dangerous Goods training is valuable for workers across transport, freight, logistics, fuel distribution, chemical manufacturing, agriculture, construction, waste management, emergency services and industrial operations. Any organisation involved in transporting hazardous substances by road can benefit from ensuring drivers hold the correct endorsement and understand current legal requirements.

Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety and transport training providers. The Dangerous Goods Endorsement and Refresher course is delivered by experienced instructors using practical, industry-focused examples aligned with current legislation. Training helps drivers gain or renew their Dangerous Goods endorsement while giving employers confidence that staff understand their legal responsibilities and can transport dangerous goods safely.

Thorough, in depth, and comprehensive from start to finish exactly what you want from a training course.
Student Feedback 3 June 2026

Efficient, patient, and incredibly effective. Our instructor made learning easy and enjoyable. I came away having learned a lot. Amazing!
Student Feedback 5 June 2026

A great course with excellent facilitation, highly recommended!
Student Feedback 3 June 2026

Dangerous Goods Endorsement and Refresher

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Price (excl GST)

Price (excl GST)