D Endorsement (Dangerous Goods) course

Get your D endorsement (full or renewal)

$246 +GST per person ($282.90)

D Endorsement (Dangerous Goods) course

Get your D endorsement (full or renewal)

You'll need a D endorsement on your driver licence if you are transporting dangerous goods by road and it must be renewed every five years. If you want to get your D endorsement (unit standard 16718, sometimes called 'dangerous goods licence') this course has easy-to-follow video content followed by questions to ensure you've understood the information. It covers everything you need to know to do the final assessment, plus you'll get a study guide which you can keep in your truck as emergency response documentation and future reference.

The course licence can be purchased by an individual or by a company for its drivers. Simply purchase the number of course licences you need.

Once you have completed the online modules 100%, book your in-person assessment. Assessments are scheduled at the following branches: Auckland, Hamilton, Mt Maunganui, Hastings, New Plymouth, Palmerston North, Wellington, Blenheim, Christchurch or Dunedin (subject to branch and trainer availability.)

What happens when you pass the course?

The certificate from the online theory only proves you have done the study but not the final assessment; you must come to a TR Driver Training branch to do the final assessment. TR Driver Training will give you a certificate which you take to a licensing agency (e.g. VTNZ, VINZ, etc) and apply for a D Endorsement (fees apply - details are here).

YOU MUST present this within 60 days otherwise you will have to pay for and re-sit the course again. Your certificate is not a licence; it must be endorsed to be valid.

Who is this course for?

  • Drivers and operators that need to get a D endorsement so they can transport dangerous goods on a road (this includes public spaces, wharves, car parks and more)
  • Drivers and operators who had a D endorsement which expired more than five years ago
  • This full course can be used even if your previous D endorsement has not expired.
  • What do you get with the course?

    Full access to all training materials for 6 months

    Study in your own time at your own pace, take the modules as many times as you need to and really get to know the information. You can access it on any computer, smartphone or tablet wherever there's internet available.

    Study guide and dangerous goods segregation chart

    TR Driver Training will send you the study guide and segregation chart as a PDF when you order the course, then when you come for the final assessment you'll get:

    • a comprehensive, professionally produced printed study guide with extra information, useful charts and explanations, first aid procedures, emergency guides and more
    • a handy segregation ruler and chart to help you quickly see which DGs can be transported together.

    Management

    If you're managing other drivers, you can add more managers at no extra cost. They can download detailed reports, plus track and manage drivers. Managers can generate certificates on completion of the course. Setup is free and support is free.

  • What are the advantages of doing the D endorsement course online?

    • Engaging video and interactive learning
    • It's easy to schedule - the course takes around 2.5 hours + the final theory assessment. Short, easy-to-understand modules only take a few minutes each, so you can do one or more modules when you have time.
    • This is an online course and there is no instructor-led training. You must turn up for the final assessment ready to take the assessment. The maximum time allotted for the final assessment is 4 hours. The instructor will explain what to do and how to use the study guide to find the answers, but cannot help you fill out the assessment materials. If you fail the assessment or don't complete it within the given time, you will be required to pay to resit it.
    • The final assessment can be taken at one of our TR Driver Training branches at a mutually convenient time. TR Driver Training will send you a copy of the study guide once you have supplied your address.
    • You get full access to the course for 6 months
    • Additional optional revision modules will unlock once the course is completed.
  • What do our clients say?

    SuperShuttle driver, Ammon Sharma, says DT Driver Training and TR Driver Training's D Endorsement course was just what he needed.  "The course content was very good.  I could do it in my own time and pace and the site is very user-friendly."  

  • FAQs

    Where is the course held? The theory is done online (anywhere you have internet access). The final theory assessment is done at one of TR Driver Training's 10 branches nationwide. You can book here.

    Does the price include the final theory assessment? Yes.

    I don't have a D endorsement yet. Can I really do the D endorsement online? Yes. You can study online and then come to TR Driver Training for the final assessment. If you prefer to attend an instructor-led session, the full course takes a whole day. You can book a full in-class course here.

    I already have a D endorsement. Can I renew my D endorsement with this course? Yes

    How long is the endorsement valid? A D endorsement must be renewed every 5 years.

    What unit standards does this course cover? You'll get unit standard 16718 (Demonstrate and apply knowledge of law and practice for the transport of dangerous goods by road).

    What paperwork do I need to fill out for the D endorsement? Once you have finished and passed the final theory assessment with TR Driver Training you can apply at a licensing agent to have the D endorsement applied to your licence. You'll need to fill out this form. They will charge separately for this (the cost is not included in the course fee)

  • Requirements

    • You will need one course licence per person taking the course - you can't use one licence for multiple drivers
    • You will need a computer, smartphone or tablet with internet access to take the theory training
    • You must take a final theory assessment supplied by MITO at a TR Driver Training branch (or your office if one of TR Driver Training's trainers goes there) at the end of this course
    • You will need (at minimum) a learner NZ Class 1 driver licence
    • You must be able to read, understand and write English to a minimum level of ESL-5 or IELTS 5.5. No interpreters or reader-writers are permitted.
    • Important: if your D endorsement has expired you cannot drive with DGs with just the certificate you get from this course (unless you are supervised by a passenger who has a D endorsement); you must send in the documentation and have the endorsement added to your driver licence
    • *The final theory test will be conducted in English. There is no option for a translator as you must be able to understand documentation and segregation instructions in English.

$246 +GST per person ($282.90)

Dangerous goods D endorsement course

 

Certificate of Completion

 

Approximately 2.5 hours

 

Full access for 6 months

 

Final theory assessment included

 

Study guide included

 

Unit standards

 

Bonus revision modules

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Training modules

D Endorsement

Work your way through the following modules. You can do them in any order but we suggest starting at the beginning and doing them in order
  • An overview of the course and an introduction to dangerous goods
    3 minutes
  • Explains New Zealand's key regulatory framework for their transport, particularly focusing on The Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 and its relationship with other relevant acts and regulations enforced by Worksafe.
    1 minutes
  • Outlines when the Land Transport Rule: Dangerous Goods 2005 applies and doesn't apply, covering various scenarios
    3 minutes
  • introduces the nine classes of dangerous goods and their divisions, teaching you to identify and distinguish between similar-looking hazard labels through their distinctive diamond-shaped designs, colours, and class numbers.
    8 minutes
  • Explains key identification aspects of dangerous goods, including how multiple risks are prioritised and displayed, the international UN numbering system for proper shipping names, and the three-tiered packing group system along with classes exempt from standard packing requirements.
    4 minutes
  • Questions to assess your understanding of the previous modules
    15 minutes
  • Focuses on Schedule 1 quantity limits for different classes and mixed loads, whilst emphasising ongoing responsibilities for proper packaging, labelling, securing and segregation.
    3 minutes
  • Outlines Schedule 1 quantity restrictions including the special provision for diesel, while emphasising the requirements for emergency response information, appropriate knowledge, and proper handling procedures.
    2 minutes
  • This module comprehensively covers the various categories of reduced-quantity dangerous goods transport, including DGLQs, ConComs, Small Packages, Empty Containers, and Excepted Quantities
    9 minutes
  • Defines approved packaging for dangerous goods transport, emphasising the essential requirements of that packaging
    2 minutes
  • Covers size specifications, risk labels, and special markings for elevated temperature substances, environmentally hazardous materials, and liquid orientation, whilst noting important exemptions.
    3 minutes
  • Essential requirements for dangerous goods documentation, including the various types of document and what you need to fill in
    8 minutes
  • Questions to assess your understanding of the previous modules
    9 minutes
  • Segregation requirements, covering how to use the segregation chart to determine compatibility between different classes and packing groups, plus various exemptions.
    12 minutes
  • Vehicle placarding requirements for dangerous goods transport, detailing when and how to display placards based on goods classification and quantity, explaining emergency information panels and their Hazchem codes, and specifying correct placard placement for different vehicle configurations and transport containers.
    7 minutes
  • Questions to assess your understanding of the previous modules
    15 minutes
  • Essential operational requirements for dangerous goods transport, including proper loading, securing, parking and emergency procedures
    5 minutes
  • Enforcement penalties for dangerous goods transport violations and provides a comprehensive guide for emergency incident response procedures, from initial hazard assessment through to emergency services notification, plus the roles involved in handling dangerous goods
    3 minutes
  • Emergency response requirements and railway crossing procedures when transporting dangerous goods, including required documentation and safety protocols.
    3 minutes
  • Questions to assess your understanding of the previous modules
    10 minutes

D Endorsement (Dangerous Goods) course

Get your D endorsement (full or renewal)

$246 +GST per person ($282.90)

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