A driver transporting dangerous goods by road in most tankers, large tank containers, in bulk or in packages over a given amount, can only do so if in possession of an ADR licence. The ADR licence can be obtained for either ‘Packaged Goods’ or for ‘Tanks’.

In order to gain the Driver Vocational Training Certificate, candidates must pass the examinations for a minimum of three modules; ie. the core module - either packaged goods or tank module - and at least one of the nine hazard classes. Additional classes may be taken at any time during the five year validation period of the original certificate and will be added to a replacement certificate. These additional classes will expire at the same time as the original certificate.

Some examples:

• A petrol tanker driver would take Core, Tanks and Class 3
• A driver delivering LPG cylinders would need Core, Packages and Class 2
• A general delivery/collection driver would need Core, Packages and, dependant on the goods carried, some or all of the Classes .

Initial

A driver must attend a Department for Transport approved course and pass SQA exams to obtain an ADR licence

The Packaged Goods Course lasts for 3.5 days (if all classes are taken) and covers the following modules:

• Core
• Packaged Goods
• Class 2 Gasses
• Class 3 Flammable Liquids
• Class 4 Flammable Substances
• Class 5 Oxidizing Agents, Organic Peroxides
• Class 6 Toxics, Infectious Substances
• Class 8 Corrosives
• Class 9 Misc. Hazardous Substances and Articles

The Tanker Module can be taken as a 1.5 day extension to a Packaged Goods course or on a stand-alone basis.

If taken separately, the following modules are needed:

• Core
• Tanks
• A minimum of one Hazardous Class

The Inital ADR Course can count towards 21 hours of the Driver CPC.

Course Fees

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Course Dates

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