TDG Competency-Based Training: Specialist
A 6.5-hour advanced certification course designed for specialists handling all aspects of transporting dangerous.
Course Description
The TDG Competency-Based Training: Specialist course is the most comprehensive TDG training program available, covering all essential competencies required for handling, transporting, documenting, and responding to dangerous goods transport operations.
Qualification & Certification
Upon successful course completion, learners will receive a certificate and digital badge valid for three years.
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What you get:
- Comprehensive TDG Specialist Certification: Covers classification, packaging, shipping, transport, and incident response
- Understand Regulatory Compliance: Learn exemptions, and requirements for ERAPs
- Master Dangerous Goods Documentation & Handling: Covers shipping documents, placarding, labeling, and means of containment
- Develop Emergency Response & Incident Management Skills: Be prepared to handle leaks, spills, and hazardous material incidents
- Certificate of Completion & Digital Badge: Certification is valid for three (3) years upon passing the final exam
Full Course Outline
General Awareness Training Modules:
- Introduction to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- What is TDG?
- Roles and Responsibilities
- TDG Schedules
- General Provisions, Special Cases and Exemptions
- Classification
- Documentation
- Dangerous Goods Safety Marks
- Means of Containment
- Train With a Purpose
- Emergency Response Assistance Plan (ERAPs)
- Reporting Requirements
- TDG GAT Final Exam
Competencies Assessed:
- Classification of Dangerous Goods
- Identifying Safety Marks
- Identifying Packing Options
- Means of Containment
- Setting Up Overpacks
- Loading Means of Containment
- Completing a Shipping Document
- Identifying if an ERAP is Required
- Managing Dangerous Goods During Transport
- Unloading Dangerous Goods
- Responding to an Incident