Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods

TLILIC0001 Licence to transport dangerous goods by road

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a dangerous goods (DG) driver licence to transport DG by road.

The unit covers compliance with regulatory requirements but does not address all the skills and knowledge for the transportation of DG. On achieving this unit and obtaining a licence, further industry specific training will be required to satisfy legislative requirements to transport DG.

The primary legislative requirement applicable to this unit of competency is the Model Subordinate Law on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail, which is reflected in state/territory legislation.

This law, in relation to the safe transport of DG, references the current version of the Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code, the Model Act on the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, relevant Australian Standards (AS) and relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation including licensing and assessment requirements.

Achieving this unit of competency is a necessary requirement for obtaining a licence. However, it is only one of several criteria for obtaining a DG driver licence. More information can be sourced from the regulator in each jurisdiction regarding other criteria that apply, which can vary between states and territories. Compliance with these requirements may be required nationally and/or in specific jurisdictions.

Course Requirements

• Attendees must be over 18 years of age
• Photo ID
• Enclosed footwear & high-visibility vest
• Must have current full drivers licence (Holders of a Provision driver licence (P plates) are NOT ELIGIBLE for NSW DG driver licence).
• Unique Student Identifier (USI) – Click here to apply for a USI
• Eligibility for undertaking the course has been confirmed by the licencing state body.

Completing Your Dangerous Goods Licence Application (NSW)

You must lodge your application for your Dangerous Goods Licence in the state in which you hold a drivers licence. In New South Wales this is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA NSW). After you have completed your Dangerous Goods training course with MHTG, you have six months to apply for your licence with the NSW EPA. A fee of approximately $63 is payable to the EPA to lodge this application.

The following documents are required to complete your application, and it is recommended that you have as many of these as possible organised and completed prior to your training.

• An EPA Application form - Current version downloaded from EPA website here
• A Medical Fitness to Drive Assessment completed by your Doctor – this can be found as part of the EPA Application Form (valid for 6 months)
• A Certified Driving Record, which can be used for legal proceedings (valid for 6 months) – NSW drivers licence holders can order this here
• Two current passport sized photos
• A photocopy of the front and back of your current Drivers Licence

Please note: Applications must be submitted online through the eConnect portal.                                         Paper applications are no longer accepted.  

Drivers who are required to renew their licence need to utilise the renewal notice issued to them for submitting their renewals online via the eConnect portal. Please refrain from submitting a new application. If you cannot find the renewal notification, you will need to contact the EPA directly to request this.

Other States 

If you hold a drivers licence in a state other than NSW, you can complete your training in NSW but will need to apply for your Dangerous Goods Licence in that state.

Training and assessment delivered on behalf of RAISE Training RTO 91655