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.
Learn more about the role of an accredited dangerous goods consultant.
Only individuals, not companies, can be accredited and therefore accreditation is not shared across or transferable within an organisation.
Required information
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).
- 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 Approval of consultants to assess and endorse dangerous goods site licence applications: Guide 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.
For required documentation and lodgement details, see Applying for accreditation as a dangerous goods consultant.
Renewing accreditation
Accreditation as a dangerous goods consultant has effect for three years.
An accreditation renewal package will be sent to the accredited consultant eight weeks prior to the expiry date of the approval. The accreditation status of the consultant remains valid while the renewal application is being processed.
Subject to satisfactory performance, the accreditation will continue.