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Shippers of Dangerous Goods by Road Online Course

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Designed for Real World Operations

This training is structured around practical, job ready knowledge that can be applied directly in day to day operations.

The content aligns with New Zealand dangerous goods requirements and reflects the type of information commonly expected by transport operators and courier networks when assessing a shipper’s understanding of dangerous goods obligations.

What's included?

10 Modules with quizzes.
E-Certificate (3 Years).
10 Videos.
Downloadable info PDF's.
Final Exam.

Become a Compliant Shipper

You will learn how to correctly identify, classify, package, mark, label and document dangerous goods for road transport in New Zealand.

The course focuses on real world compliance, helping you understand your legal duties as a shipper and avoid costly mistakes.

Practical, Real World Focus

This course shows you how to apply the rules in practice, not just quote them.

You’ll gain confidence in creating Dangerous Goods Declarations, preparing consignments correctly, understanding SDS information and knowing when specialist advice is required.

Frequently asked questions

Is this course compliant with New Zealand dangerous goods regulations?

Yes. This course is designed to meet the training requirements of NZS 5433 and the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 for persons involved in preparing or offering dangerous goods for transport by road in New Zealand.

Who should complete this course?

This course is suitable for anyone who consigns, prepares, handles, packs or offers dangerous goods for transport by road in New Zealand, including exporters, warehouse staff, freight personnel and compliance managers.

Do I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Certificate of Completion issued by DG Solutions, which can be used as evidence of dangerous goods training for compliance and auditing purposes.

Is this course legally required?

If your role involves preparing or consigning dangerous goods for transport by road, training is required under NZS 5433 and the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005. This course helps meet those training obligations.

How long do I have access to the course?

You will receive full access for 8 weeks as stated on the course page, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and revisit the material if required.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The course is designed for both beginners and experienced personnel. It covers the fundamentals through to practical, real world dangerous goods shipping requirements in New Zealand.

Does this course include lithium batteries?

For more detailed lithium battery requirements, we recommend completing the Shippers of Lithium Batteries by Road course as a complementary module. Visit the courses page to view more information.

Can businesses enrol multiple staff members?

Yes. We support small, medium and large businesses across New Zealand. If you wish to enrol multiple employees, please contact us with your number of staff and we can provide access options suitable for your organisation.

Do you offer company or bulk discounts?

Yes. Discounted company rates are available depending on the number of employees requiring training. Please contact us to discuss your team size and we will provide customised pricing based on your organisation’s requirements.

Who provides this training?

This course is delivered by Dangerous Goods Solutions Ltd (DG Solutions) which is a New Zealand owned dangerous goods compliance specialist based in Auckland, providing practical, no nonsense DG training and certification services across NZ.

We are an online training platform that helps shippers and professionals understand and comply with dangerous goods requirements.