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Transporting and Handling Dangerous Goods
(D Endorsement, IATA, IMDG)

Dangerous goods have special transport requirements to eliminate or minimise the risks associated with these hazardous substances.

This is especially important in New Zealand, where many goods need to travel by multiple modes of transport, such as land transport combined with either air or sea transport when moving between the North and South Islands.

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Each course uniquely addresses different aspects of dangerous goods transport, ensuring you meet all safety and regulatory requirements.

Who would benefit the most from these courses?

If you manufacture, pack, consign, or transport hazardous substances, you need to know how to handle, load, store, and move dangerous goods safely.

We partner with IVS Training to provide these courses

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Dangerous Goods (D) Endorsement Course

This course is designed for anyone who handles or transports dangerous goods (e.g. fuel or chemicals) by road in New Zealand—either for hire or direct reward, or when consignment quantities exceed the commercial or agricultural limits.

How to obtain the D Endorsement

  • Complete this course with IVS Training.
  • Present your course certificate to a licensing agent (VTNZ or AA).
  • Pay the endorsement fee to have it added to your licence.

The endorsement expires every 5 years. To renew, you must re‑sit the assessment and have the endorsement re‑added to your licence. A current New Zealand driver licence (learner, restricted or full) is required.

Unit Standard: US 16718

Learning outcomes

  • Transport dangerous goods by road in New Zealand.
  • Identify the responsibilities of everyone involved in handling dangerous goods.
  • Explain the legislation governing dangerous-goods handling.
  • Recognise risks to people, equipment and the environment.
  • Complete the required documentation and declarations.
  • Identify Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ) and their packaging, marking and labelling requirements.
  • Demonstrate correct segregation procedures.
  • Explain placarding requirements and usage.
  • Use emergency-response information effectively.

On successful completion, IVS Training can record on your NZQA Record of Learning. The Unit Standard is US 16718

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International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Training Course

This course is an overview designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to perform your daily tasks in relation to moving and handling dangerous goods by sea. In addition, it is Best Practice to also access and understand your organisation’s specific procedures for storing and handling dangerous goods. This can be covered in more detail with on-site training.

Learning outcomes

  • Apply the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Regulations correctly.
  • Identify your responsibilities with regards to the transport of dangerous goods.
  • Be aware of the nine hazard classes of dangerous goods.
  • Apply the list of dangerous goods.
  • Apply correct segregation of loaded dangerous goods sea freight.
  • Properly mark and label dangerous goods.
  • Complete the required documentation.
  • Follow the general emergency procedures when a damaged or leaking package is discovered.
  • Report incidents, accidents, occurrences, and mis-declarations of dangerous goods.

Prerequisites

  • Each participant is required to bring photographic identification (e.g. passport, driver’s licence, or 18+ card).
  • Please arrive before or at the course time for a prompt start—late arrivals will not be permitted and must rebook.
  • No pre-course study is required; a Dangerous Goods Sea Resource will be provided on the day.
  • Participants must have a basic understanding of written or oral English to complete the course and assessment.
  • If your organisation has concerns about language proficiency, please contact IVS to discuss alternative options.

After successful completion of this course, participants will receive an IVS Training Certificate. Catering (coffee & tea upon arrival, morning or afternoon tea) is provided on the day.

IATA CBTA 5-Day Initial Training

This course is designed for persons involved in air cargo processing and handling of dangerous goods who either have no prior DGR training or who have not updated their training during the past 24 months. The course fulfills ICAO and IATA training requirements and qualifies you to handle and process dangerous goods for carriage by air for a 24-month period.
 

Course overview

The 5-Day Initial Training is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and certification to meet international air transport safety requirements. It is suitable for individuals needing full certification due to lack of prior training or expired qualifications.
 

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the core principles of dangerous goods handling under IATA CBTA guidelines.
  • Identify the classification and hazard communication elements of dangerous goods.
  • Apply correct packaging, marking, and labeling procedures.
  • Accurately complete documentation for dangerous goods shipments by air.
  • Recognise responsibilities of all parties involved in the transport of dangerous goods.
  • Develop the competence to assess risks and respond to incidents involving dangerous goods.
 

Prerequisites

  • No prior DGR training is required for this course.
  • Participants must bring photographic identification (e.g. passport, driver’s licence, or 18+ card).
  • A working knowledge of written or spoken English is essential to complete the course and assessment.
  • Participants should arrive on time—late arrivals will need to reschedule.
 
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive an IATA CBTA Certificate valid for 24 months. Catering (coffee & tea upon arrival, morning or afternoon tea) is provided on the day.
 
 

Additional information for IATA CBTA Training

IATA Dangerous Goods training has transitioned from traditional methods to competency-based training and assessment (CBTA). Category 3 and 6 are no longer being offered. Under the new instructions, these categories have been replaced by competencies outlined in the Dangerous Goods Training Guidance Edition 1 2023 – Competency-based Training and Assessment Approach for Adapted Task Lists for Well-Defined Functions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3. Both the 3-day recurrent and 5-day initial training we offer cover the following job functions, which align with the previous Category 6 framework:
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments – Function 7.1
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel – Function 7.2
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Processing or Accepting DG Consignments – Function 7.3

IATA CBTA 3-day Recurrent Training

This course is designed for persons who have already gone through the 5-day initial training and require the mandatory 24-month refresher. You must undergo recurrent DGR training every 24 months on the latest regulations and trends related to the carriage of dangerous goods. This refresher course provides awareness of the current legal requirements, operational restrictions, packaging instructions, marking, labeling, and documentation regulations for dangerous goods, all in accordance with the current edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Manual 2023 (64th edition).
 

Learning outcomes

  • Understand updates to the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (64th edition).
  • Maintain compliance with mandatory 24-month DGR recurrent training requirements.
  • Recognise legal requirements for the transport of dangerous goods by air.
  • Apply current operational restrictions and packaging instructions.
  • Correctly mark, label, and document dangerous goods shipments.
  • Ensure safe and compliant handling of air cargo containing hazardous materials.
 

Prerequisites

  • Participants must have completed the IATA 5-day Initial Dangerous Goods Training within the past 24 months.
  • Photographic ID (e.g. passport or driver’s licence) must be brought on the day.
  • Participants should have a working knowledge of English for the course and assessment.
  • Participants must bring their current or previous training certificate if applicable.
 
 

Additional information for IATA CBTA Training

IATA Dangerous Goods training has transitioned from traditional methods to competency-based training and assessment (CBTA). Category 3 and 6 are no longer being offered. Under the new instructions, these categories have been replaced by competencies outlined in the Dangerous Goods Training Guidance Edition 1 2023 – Competency-based Training and Assessment Approach for Adapted Task Lists for Well-Defined Functions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3. Both the 3-day recurrent and 5-day initial training we offer cover the following job functions, which align with the previous Category 6 framework:
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Preparing DG Consignments – Function 7.1
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for General Cargo Accepting and Processing Personnel – Function 7.2
  • IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for Processing or Accepting DG Consignments – Function 7.3

Dangerous Goods – Warehouse & Handling Course

This course has been designed for loaders, warehouse staff, and office staff. The purpose of this course is to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to safely handle, load, and store dangerous goods and to give you an understanding of the different classes of dangerous goods and their hazards, along with your health and safety obligations when handling dangerous goods at your workplace.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify the responsibilities of everybody involved in the handling of Dangerous Goods.
  • Provide knowledge and understanding of legislation around the handling of Dangerous Goods.
  • Identify risks to people, equipment, and the environment when using Dangerous Goods.
  • Understand the documentation and declaration requirements relating to transport of Dangerous Goods.
  • Identify Dangerous Goods in Limited Quantities (DGLQ), including the packaging, markings, and labelling requirements.
  • Demonstrate the segregation procedures.
  • Explain placarding and how and when it is used.
  • Understand how to use the emergency response information.
 

Important information

NOTE: This course does not provide training for:
  • Dangerous Goods (D) Endorsement
  • Hazardous Substance under Regulation 4.5 for Workplace Chemical Handling (Basic or Comprehensive)
  • Certified Handlers Compliance Certification
 
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Training Certificate issued by IVS Training.

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