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Safe Load Program (SLP) Course

NSW Safe Load Program (SLP) Load Restraint and Compliance Training
Location
Wetherill Park NSW
Delivery
Face to face
Duration
Four (4) hours
Date(s)
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NOTE:  You must have a current Dangerous Goods Driver Licence to be able to complete the SLP training session.

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The Safe Load Program (SLP) is a prerequisite for anyone needing to enter a petroleum facility to load bulk petroleum product.

SLP has been prepared to provide generic introductory training for drivers entering oil industry terminals and depots, and it is intended to ensure the safety of personnel and the protection of facilities at oil industry inland storage and distribution facilities throughout Australia.

SLP consists of 5 modules:

  1. Health and safety
  2. Product Properties
  3. Vehicles Loading
  4. Tanker & Gantry Knowledge
  5. Training and Assessment

SLP Course Fee: $385 per person, plus $200 card fee which is payable directly to the SLP Administration

Training Course Fee

$385

PLUS $200 Card Fee payable directly to SLP
View Dates Below

Course Date Location Spaces
SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 27 July 2026 WETHERILL PARK 9
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 5 August 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 10 August 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 15 August 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 25 August 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 1 September 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 9 September 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 15 September 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 19 September 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 23 September 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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SAFE LOAD PROGRAM 29 September 2026 WETHERILL PARK 10
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Who Needs the Safe Load Program?

The SLP is required for anyone who needs access to petroleum terminals and bulk fuel depots in NSW and nationally. This includes:

  • Petroleum tanker drivers
  • Fuel depot loaders and operators
  • Transport supervisors managing petroleum freight
  • Logistics operators at petroleum distribution sites

If your role requires entry to a petroleum terminal, you need an SLP licence card. Without it, site access will be refused.

What Does the SLP Cover?

The Safe Load Program covers the essential knowledge and practical skills required to operate safely in petroleum transport and terminal environments:

  • Load restraint principles and Chain of Responsibility obligations
  • Safe loading and unloading of petroleum tankers
  • Weight distribution and axle load compliance
  • Petroleum terminal safety requirements and procedures
  • Emergency response for petroleum spills and incidents
  • Australian Dangerous Goods (ADG) Code obligations for Class 3 Flammable Liquids

Ready to get your SLP licence card? Kells Safety Centre coordinates the full SLP process — training, assessment and card application.

Enrol in the Safe Load Program

SLP Course Duration and Schedule

The Safe Load Program is delivered over one day, commencing at 3:30pm on Day 1 of the Dangerous Goods Licence course. This structure allows DG licence students to complete both qualifications in a single training block at Kells Safety Centre — saving time and travel for NSW operators.

SLP Licence Card — Fees and Application

The SLP course fee is $385 per person. In addition, a separate SLP card fee of $200 is payable directly to SLP Administration. Kells Safety Centre manages the card application process on your behalf, so you can focus on the training.

For businesses with multiple staff requiring SLP accreditation, we offer onsite delivery across NSW. Contact us on 1300 88 75 76 to discuss group bookings and onsite options.

SLP and Dangerous Goods Licence — Do Both Together

Most petroleum transport operators in NSW complete both the Dangerous Goods Licence (TLILIC0001) and the Safe Load Program at the same time. Kells Safety Centre schedules both courses back-to-back at Wetherill Park and Wollongong, giving you both qualifications in one training block.

If you work with other classes of dangerous goods, you may also need the Dangerous Goods Awareness course or Store and Handle Dangerous Goods training. View all available training on our training courses page.

Frequently Asked Questions — Safe Load Program NSW

What is the Safe Load Program (SLP)?

The Safe Load Program is an industry-based accreditation course for drivers and operators involved in the transport and handling of petroleum products. Completion provides an SLP licence card required for entry to petroleum terminals and fuel depots across Australia.

Who needs to do the SLP course?

Anyone who needs access to petroleum terminals or bulk fuel depots in NSW or nationally. This includes petroleum tanker drivers, fuel depot loaders, terminal operators and transport supervisors managing petroleum freight operations.

How long does the SLP course take?

The Safe Load Program is delivered over one day. At Kells Safety Centre, it commences at 3:30pm on Day 1 of the Dangerous Goods Licence course, allowing participants to complete both qualifications in a single training block.

What does the SLP licence card allow me to do?

The SLP licence card is an industry credential that grants access to petroleum terminals and fuel depots that require SLP accreditation. Without a current SLP card, site entry is typically refused by terminal operators.

How much does the SLP course cost?

The SLP course fee is $385 per person. A separate SLP card fee of $200 is payable directly to SLP Administration. Kells Safety Centre manages the application process on your behalf.

Where is the SLP course delivered?

Kells Safety Centre delivers the Safe Load Program at our Wetherill Park  training centres. Onsite delivery is available for businesses with multiple staff requiring SLP accreditation across NSW.

Do I need a Dangerous Goods Licence before completing the SLP?

You do not need to hold a DG licence before completing the SLP. However, most petroleum transport operators complete both qualifications together. Kells Safety Centre schedules both courses back-to-back to make this as efficient as possible.

How do I renew my SLP licence card?

SLP licence cards require periodic renewal. Contact Kells Safety Centre on 1300 88 75 76 to confirm current renewal requirements and book your next SLP session.