Dangerous goods consultant accreditation - New

Who can apply?

Applicants seeking approval as an accredited consultant must have a relevant degree in science or engineering. They need to demonstrate competency in risk assessment relevant to the dangerous goods Classes or Divisions for which accreditation is being sought.

Accreditation as a dangerous goods consultant has effect for three years.

Only individuals, not companies, can be accredited and therefore accreditation is not shared across of transferable within an organisation.

Required information

• Approval of consultants to assess and endorse dangerous goods site licence applications - guide

This document outlines how a person can become an accredited consultant in Western Australia. It covers the requirements for approval by the Chief Officer, and the standards of assessment required to maintain accreditation status.

The completed application must be signed by the intended consultant and lodged with supporting documentation, which is the original or the original certified document (where a copy is requested this does not apply):

• Completed and signed application form
• evidence of a relevant degree in science or engineering from an Australian institution or equivalent
• copy of procedure for the review and endorsement of dangerous goods proposals
• signed accredited consultant’s charter
• details of relevant training and experience
• details of record management for dangerous goods proposals
• draft copy of risk assessment forms for assessing proposals
• list of relevant publications held by applicant

The Chief Officer accredits approved persons to provide certificates in accordance with regulations 26(3) and 29(4B) of the Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007.

Failure to provide the required documentation will delay processing of applications. Most applications are dealt with within 30 business days.

Lodging the application

The completed application form, together with supporting documents and payment can be sent to the department via:

Notification of changes of details

Please send changes in contact details to dgsb@demirs.wa.gov.au