Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG): An Overview

TDG training consists of two parts:
• General education on the topics listed in Section 6.2 of Part 6 in the TDG Regulations (excluding 6.2(l) and(m)). This e-course covers these topics.
• Job-specific training, usually provided by the employer, that is directly related to the tasks being performed, including information specific to the dangerous goods being offered for transport, handled or transported.




Because TDG training is job-specific, the employer is responsible for determining the required training, assessing the worker’s knowledge and experience, and issuing the Certificate of Training. Refer to Transport Canada’s bulletin on TDG training requirements for further information.




Although a certificate of completion is provided when this e-course is successfully completed (final exam is passed), it does NOT serve as a valid TDG Certificate of Training. The formal TDG Certificate of Training must be issued by the employer when they determine the employee has a sound knowledge of all the topics (the educational component) and has received workplace specific training that directly relates to their duties with transporting dangerous goods. A sample TDG training certificate is available from Transport Canada’s TDG Bulletin on TDG training.

Prior technical knowledge of the transportation of dangerous goods system is not a requirement. However, familiarity with practices in the transportation industry is helpful.

Recommended as an overview for all employees.

We also offers a comprehensive Transportation of Dangerous Good (TDG) Online Training  course for managers and supervisors, TDG coordinators, and those who have responsibilities for determining the training requirements for employees handling dangerous goods. This multi-module course is optional for workers who need to know about and perform duties related to TDG.

This course is delivered as an on-line e-learning course. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-learning course is designed to help you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Content for this course was developed by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), and reviewed by labour, employer and government representatives to ensure a balanced perspective.

The cost is based on the total number of seats purchased. Multi-seat pricing is based on the single user seat price with the following volume discounts applied: