Dangerous Goods D Endorsement (Renewal)

Renew your D endorsement

***THIS COURSE IS NOT BEING OFFERED ONLINE ANYMORE***

Please check out the full D endorsement course. 

Companies: simply purchase as many course licences as you need for your drivers and you can assign the courses and view their progress

Individuals: simply purchase one course licence for yourself.

We'll send you a useful study guide that you can keep in your truck for future reference.

You can do the course in your own time when it's convenient for you. Watch the videos then answer the questions. 

What are the advantages of the D endorsement online course?

• Easy to schedule - the online course takes around 1.5 hours, depending on your experience + the final offsite theory assessment of 1-2 hours. It is divided into short modules that only take a few minutes each, are easy to digest and convenient in terms of time commitment; you can do one or more modules when you have time. The final assessment will take about two hours and can be taken at one of our TR Driver Training branches at a mutually convenient time.
• Full access to the course materials for 6 months - plenty of time to work through the course if you're busy, and plenty of opportunities to refresh your memory about transporting dangerous goods afterwards
• Detailed video instructions - watch and learn, then answer questions about what you've seen. You can watch the videos as many times as you need in order to really understand the material
• Language and literacy support - if English isn't your first language or you'd prefer to listen to the questions, we've got you covered*
• You only have to be offsite for the theory assessment
• NOTE: 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 instructor will explain how the assessment works, but cannot help you fill out the assessment materials. It is a closed book assessment. If you fail the assessment you will be required to pay to resit it.

What happens when you pass the online 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 renewal (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 renew their D endorsement so they can transport dangerous goods on a road (this includes public spaces, wharves, car parks and more)

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 an internet connection available.

Study guide and dangerous goods segregation chart

We'll send you a comprehensive, professionally produced printed study guide with extra information, useful charts and explanations, first aid procedures, emergency guides and more. Plus, you'll get 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.

Testimonials

"The course content was very good.  I could do it in my own time and pace and the site is very user-friendly." Ammon Sharma, Super Shuttle

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 12 branches nationwide. You can book on 0800 637 000.

Does the price include the final theory assessment? Yes.

I don't have a D endorsement yet. Can I use this course? No, you need to do the full D endorsement course as it contains much more information. 

My D endorsement expired 10 years ago. Can I use this course to get it again? No - you'll need to do the full course if your D endorsement expired more than 5 years ago

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

What unit standards does this course cover? You'll already have unit standard 16718 (Demonstrate and apply knowledge of law and practice for the transport of dangerous goods by road) - this doesn't need to be renewed.

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 operators
• 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 go there) at the end of this course
• You will need (at minimum) a full NZ Class 1 driver licence
• 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.

You get access to the course for a full 6 months which means your driver can take a couple of months to finish the modules and can come back to it as a refresher anytime until the course access expires - this is great if you need to do any remedial work with them. 

Set up is free whether you are purchasing one course licence or a hundred course licences.