Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) Course

DGSA Services can introduce you to a dedicated and highly experienced team who have been involved in various aspects of training, consultancy and quality assurance within the Road Transport Industry for many years.

One of the core activities is training of the Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA). The courses take place four times a year in line with the Scottish Qualifications Authority examinations. Providing a consistently high pass rate which includes a two hour "one to one" session prior to the commencement of each course.

The DGSA five-day training course has been developed to assist candidates in sitting and passing the Scottish Qualifications Authority examination in order to obtain a Vocational Training Certificate that is required for the appointment of a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser.

Course Content:

§ Specific DG list, HCDG’s and security provisions.

§ Safety Obligations of main and other participants.

§ Initial Audit.

§ Assessment of containments systems.

§ Compliance with Carriage and quality assurance.

§ Loading, unloading, handling and driver compliance checks.

§ Training.

§ Accident and emergencies.

§ Record keeping.

§ Monitoring compliance and Annual reports.