Course Reference:
DTC5

Course Duration:
1 Day

Available Course Dates:
Please call for available dates

Who is this Course Aimed at:
All relevant staff, other than drivers, engaged in the loading, transportation and offloading of dangerous goods as defined within the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road Regulations.

Course Outline and Key Objectives:
Covers all aspects of Dangerous Goods and associated procedures necessary to ensure safe handling and correct operating procedures by relevant staff.

Course Requirements:
No formal educational requirements. Basic literacy and numeracy

What Course Materials are Provided?
Course notes

Training Methods:

Classroom theory presentation.

Course Delivery Method:
Classroom based training using PowerPoint, Videos.

Main Areas Covered by Course:

• Regulatory framework
• Application of Carriage Regulations and ADR Regulations
• Receptacle and load thresholds
• Dangerous Goods Identification
• UN Classes
• Consignors' responsibilities including marking, labeling, documentation and packing declaration
• Driver reception including validity of training and appropriate VTC
• Tremcards, Static electricity, Fire prevention, Fire extinguishers
• Vehicle loading and offloading, Load security and damaged packaging
• Vehicle marking
• Product containment
• PPE Uncontrolled release of product
• Emergencies, RIDDOR regulations, Media handling

Final Assessment:
Written test

Official Accreditations / Awards Resulting From Course:

N/A

Lunch Provided:
No

Course Venue:
System Group facility, Carlisle or Customer location where appropriate

Course Fees:
£120 + VAT

Maximum Class Size:
18

Refresher Requirements:
No formal requirement - three year refresher recommended

Re-Verification of Qualifications:
N/A

Frequency of Course:
On demand

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