Recognition of training provider regarding the conducting of training courses for safety advisors for the transport of dangerous goods

You first apply for recognition as a training organizer at your local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK).

• The IHK first checks the documents submitted, such as curricula and teaching materials.
• If necessary, representatives of the IHK will visit the training center and check its suitability on site. If necessary, assessment interviews are held with the teaching staff.
• Once the documents and training center have been checked, you will receive a notification of recognition from the IHK.

Once your training facility has been recognized, you are permitted to offer training courses for dangerous goods officers within the scope of the permit.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the local Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK) is responsible.

• Suitable premises and facilities
• Suitable teaching materials
• Qualified teaching staff

• Curriculum/sample lesson plan (timetable) for the requested training courses with the following details:
  • Timetable (with breaks)
  • Topic to be covered including the planned time allocation
  • Type of teaching (e.g. lecture, discussion, technical media, film presentation, exercises)
• Documents of the teaching staff used as proof of professional and methodological-didactic suitability
  • Professional background
  • Proof of general knowledge of dangerous goods transportation law
  • Proof of special knowledge for the respective training parts
  • Proof of the ability to impart knowledge in an adult-oriented manner
  • Presentation of a valid training certificate for the mode(s) of transport to be trained
  • Declaration of willingness to act as an instructor

If necessary, further documents as specified by your IHK

The fee for recognition is based on the applicable fee schedule of the local Chamber of Industry and Commerce.

Depending on the documents submitted, the application should be reviewed within three weeks of receipt. An assessment interview with the teaching staff may take longer to process.

• Art. 5 (2) of the German Transport of Dangerous Goods Act (GGBefG)
• Art. 5 Ordinance on the appointment of dangerous goods safety advisors by undertakings (GbV)
• Art. 7 (1) Ordinance on the appointment of dangerous goods safety advisors by undertakings (GbV)

• Forms: Application according to the specifications of the responsible IHK
• Online procedure possible: no
• Written form required: yes
• Personal appearance required: yes (especially for the verification of instructor qualifications)

03.12.2024