Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Course by the Canadian Red Cross

Course Description: In the TDG course you will learn – Introduction to TDG, its regulations and proper training, proper documentation, safety marks and means of containment, forbidden goods, exemptions and special provisions as well as, immediate reporting and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. A printable certificate is available upon completion.

Intended Audience: This course is designed for anyone engaged in the handling, offering for transport or transporting of dangerous goods.

Course Prerequisites: None

Course Overview:
Course content:
Ultimately, the goal of this course is to provide participants with the information they need to comply with the TDG Act and regulations. By completing this course, they should know how dangerous goods are classified; understand the regulations pertaining to proper documentation, safety marks, means of containment, forbidden goods, exemptions and special provisions; and know the immediate reporting and procedures to follow in the event of an emergency involving dangerous goods.

This course is presented in 9 modules:

Evaluation Process:
At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants that do not achieve 70% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to complete the course. Test questions are randomly selected from a test bank, making each test unique.

Upon successfully completing the course, there is a printable certificate for your records.

Course duration (time/days): This online course is self-paced. Participants may leave the course at anytime and can resume where they left off. The duration will depend on the individual participant and their prior knowledge of the subject matter. On average, the course will take between 5 – 9 hours to complete.

Certification: 3-year certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)

Course Materials:
Not materials needed, everything is online.