The Properties & Hazards of Dangerous Goods course provides you with a comprehensive and in-depth overview of the properties, dangers and classification aspects of each dangerous goods class/division.

Topics covered in this course include:

• Class 1 explosive considerations, including High & Low Explosive classifications, Primary & Secondary Explosives classifications, compatibility groups and explosive mixing rules.
• Factors contributing to the dangers of Class 2 gases, including gas types & storage methods, density, compression, explosive limits and expansion rates,
• Factors contributing to the dangerous of Class 3 flammable liquids, including explosive limits, flash point and expansion rates, and how these Packing Group assignment.
• The properties of Class 4 solids, and how Class 4 Packing Groups are determined.
• The properties determining how Division 5.1 & 5.2 substances are further classified into Packing Groups and Types.
• Oral, dermal and inhalation toxicity levels of Division 6.1 substances, LC50/LD50 measurements, and Packing Groups.
• Extent of infectiousness of Division 6.2 substances, and how these substances are assigned into Categories.
• What radioactivity is, and how Class 7 substances are assigned Categories and Transport Indices.
• How pH contributes to the corrosivity of Class 8 substances, and how this related to Class 8 Packing Groups and environmental risks.
• Class 9 properties and Packing Group assignment.

The level of detail provided in this course is much deeper than in our Beginners & General Awareness courses. Storage, transport and administrative obligations are not covered in this course, and it does not lead directly to a transport licence.

All components of this course are 100% online.

This course is suitable for anyone looking to gain an in-depth understanding of dangerous goods properties and classifications.

Due to the wide usage of dangerous goods, this course may be suitable for workers in a wide range of industries and job roles, including importers, manufacturing and engineering, science and technology, warehousing and transport, health and veterinary services, emergency services and more.

As part of this course, learners will have access to:

• The “Complete Dangerous Goods Course for Beginners” – an online pre-requisite learning module which provides students with introductory information about the nine classes of dangerous goods.
• A comprehensive online Learners Guide which provides all required theoretical information in a user-friendly and interactive online format. Each module also includes a range of self-test questions, which help you to check your learning as you go.
• A theory assessment which tests each student’s understanding of the information provided in the Learners Guide.

All components of this course are 100% online.

This short course module may include the following Units of Competency, which form part of a full certificate qualification:

TLIF3091 - Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous materials requirements

For more information, or for customisation options, please call us on 1800 695 423.

Once learners have successfully completed all components of this course, a Statement of Attainment which shows the relevant units of competency will be sent to the learner via email within 30 days.

Candidates may also wish to obtain a plastic wallet card as portable, convenient proof of training. These can be purchased for a small additional fee by clicking here.