Application For A Dangerous Goods Driver Licence

About the licence

Apply or renew
More information

About the licence

You must hold a dangerous goods driver licence to drive a licensed vehicle carrying dangerous
goods. Dangerous goods include materials such as: flammable liquids (petrol, kerosene,
turpentine, flammable paints etc.), corrosives (hydrochloric acid), flammable gases (LP Gas), and
non-flammable non-toxic gases (CO2).

Fee

No fee applies.

Licence is valid for up to 5 years.

Getting the application form

You can get the application form from a registered training organisation (RTO), all WorkSafe
offices or from WorkSafe’s Licensing branch on 1300 852 562.
To view a sample form, click here.

Where to send the form

Lodge your completed application form at a participating Australia Post outlet.

Ensure your form is completed correctly and all supporting information is provided. Your
signature must be witnessed by an Australia Post officer when you lodge your application.
An Australia Post officer will check your application form, verify all supporting information and
will forward your application to WorkSafe for processing.

Apply for or renew the licence

To apply for or renew the licence to drive a vehicle transporting dangerous goods, you must
obtain the application form from an authorised registered training organisation (RTO), all WorkSafe
offices, or WorkSafe’s Advisory Service.

Complete the application form and provide:

a certified copy of your current drivers licence – front and back

training or competency certificate completed no longer than six months before your
application. Find a registered training organisation. (You keep the pink copy.)
Driver commercial health assessment – medical certificate
a passport sized and quality photograph
VicRoads demerit point extract and conviction reports for the last five years, dated not more
than six months prior to your application.

More information
Contact the Licensing branch on 1300 852 562 or email licensing@worksafe.vic.gov.au
Information about Dangerous Goods.
Transport of dangerous goods regulations.
Road Transport Reform (Dangerous Goods) Regulations 1997
Enquiries about dangerous goods, regulations, or completing the form should be directed to the
WorkSafe Advisory Service by calling 1800 136 089, or 9641 1444, or email
info@worksafe.vic.gov.au.
Dangerous goods licence conditions.
Dangerous goods transport.