Carrying Regulated Hazardous Substances (ADR)
Duration: normally a 5 day course but could be reduced. 5 day course is recommended.
To enable you to carry hazardous substances on the road you must hold or qualify for an ADR vocational training certificate. Also, this can qualify towards the new Drivers CPC for 21 hours or 28 hours if you include the tanks module.
To obtain an ADR Training Certificate all drivers must attend a Department of Transport approved course and pass the relevant Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) examinations.
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Course Description
The L&T course to obtain an ADR Certificate consists of 5 days of instruction in the dangers associated with the carriage by road of dangerous goods in tanks or packages.
The course covers core, tanker and package modules, plus up to seven specific substances modules.
- Class 2 Substances – Compressed Gasses
- Class 3 Substances – Flammable Liquids
- Class 4 Substances – Flammable Solids
- Class 5 Substances – Oxidising Substances & Organic Peroxides
- Class 6 Substances – Toxic & Infectious
- Class 8 Substances – Corrosive
- Class 9 Substances – Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances
- Optional Tanks Module
The ADR licence is valid for five years.
On-site training at your premises can be arranged if an adequate training area can be provided and there are at least six to ten delegates. Further details can be provided by Nithcree on request.
All training is delivered in a relaxed and friendly style by our own trainer. Trainees will receive a pack containing all required information to ensure all candidates are properly prepared for the multiple choice exams at the end of the week.
Driver CPC Training
Driver CPC is a European Union directive that affects all professional LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) and PCV (Passenger Carrying Vehicle) drivers.
For new drivers it introduces an initial qualification, the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), which increases the amount of knowledge that drivers need before they can drive.
Funding your Training
There are several funding bodies that can assist with the cost of your training and development.
ILA Scotland, Skills Development Scotland, LearnDirect Scotland, Careers Scotland; contact us for further information.
Training Centres
Our training centres, in Dumfries and Carlisle, serve Scotland and Northern England.
We can also deliver training directly at your own business location from our mobile classroom training vehicle.
