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R1,800.00
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Become a Certified Dangerous Goods Driver and Transport Hazardous Materials Safely and Legally
Transporting dangerous goods is a specialized responsibility governed by strict national laws. Whether you're conveying chemicals, flammable liquids, hazardous waste, industrial gases, or controlled substances, you must be trained and certified to minimize risk, protect lives, and comply with legal requirements.
The Dangerous Goods Training (Hazchem / PrDP-D) offered by Real Skills Training Institute equips drivers and handlers with essential knowledge and practical skills to load, transport, store and off-load hazardous materials safely — in full compliance with the National Road Traffic Act, SANS regulations, and other applicable legislative frameworks.
This course is mandatory for any individual applying for or renewing a PrDP-D license and for anyone responsible for the safe conveyance of hazardous substances on South African roads.
South African transport and logistics regulations strictly enforce Dangerous Goods compliance. This training ensures you meet all requirements for Chapter 8 of the National Road Traffic Act and relevant SANS codes, including SANS 10231.
Hazardous materials can ignite, explode, corrode, poison, or contaminate environments. Proper training reduces workplace accidents, fatalities, and costly legal penalties.
Improper storage or transportation of dangerous goods can result in long-term ecological damage. Learn environmentally responsible handling and emergency mitigation practices.
This accredited certification is required by law to obtain or renew a PrDP-D license, enabling you to transport dangerous goods legally across South African roads.
Our comprehensive curriculum empowers learners with real-world skills:
| Core Competencies | What It Enables You To Do |
|---|---|
| Nature & Classification of Dangerous Goods | Identify risks and understand material properties |
| Regulations & Responsibilities | Apply legal compliance and industry standards |
| Emergency Response Procedures | React correctly in emergency situations |
| Packaging, Marking & Labelling | Ensure goods are correctly identified and transported |
| Handling, Storage & Transport by Road | Prevent contamination, accidents and loss |
| Safety Data Sheets (SDS) | Interpret chemical hazard information effectively |
| Firefighting & Extinguishers | Manage chemical fires responsibly |
| Documentation & Tremcards | Ensure route compliance and roadside readiness |
This unit standard ensures that credited learners are capable of:
Safely loading, transporting and off-loading dangerous goods
Applying legal, manufacturer, and organizational safety requirements
Handling hazardous incidents using prescribed emergency procedures
Complying with SANS 10231 for vehicle behaviour, signage and safety equipment
✔️ Comply with legal documentation and transport permits
✔️ Apply safety procedures during loading and off-loading
✔️ Follow protocols during incidents and emergencies
✔️ Drive and behave according to SANS 10231 requirements
✔️ Ensure correct vehicle branding, tremcards, signage, and extinguishing equipment
This training covers all legal and operational requirements, including:
Nature and classes of dangerous goods
National Road Traffic Act (NRTA) and SANS standards
Compatibility charts for substances
Vehicle requirements, placards, tremcards and equipment checks
Safe loading, packing and segregation practices
Fire suppression strategies and spill response
Emergency response and evacuation procedures
PrDP-D documentation and certificate requirements
Successful candidates receive a nationally recognized Dangerous Goods (Hazchem) Certificate, enabling them to:
🚚 Apply for a PrDP-D license
🛢 Transport hazardous goods legally
⚠️ Work in logistics, petroleum, chemicals, mining, manufacturing, emergency services, and more
This course is ideal for:
Truck Drivers
Fleet Operators
Fuel, Gas & Chemical Transporters
Logistics & Distribution Personnel
Emergency Response Personnel
Anyone handling or moving controlled substances
Don’t risk non-compliance, costly penalties, or disaster on the road. Become a certified Dangerous Goods handler and secure your future in a high-demand sector of South African logistics.
📍 Pretoria Campus
286 Pretorius Street, Office 0104, Central Towers, Pretoria Central
📞 012 023 0556 / 078 416 7322 / 076 895 4995
📧 infopta@realskillztraininginstitute.co.za
📍 Bloemfontein Campus
101 St Andrew Street, 2nd Floor, St Ives Building, Bloemfontein, 9301
📞 063 804 8966 / 051 023 0676 / 068 655 2746
📧 info@realskillztraininginstitute.co.za
Real Skills Training Institute — Your Pathway to Legal, Safe and Certified Transportation of Hazardous Goods.
Unit Standard: 123259
NQF Level: 3
Credits: 4
Course Validity: 1 Year
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