ADR Training - carrying regulated hazardous substances
To obtain an ADR licence to enable you to legally drive a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes GVW (gross vehicle weight) carrying regulated hazardous substances, you must hold or qualify for an ADR Vocational Training Certificate.
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.
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
On the final day of training candidates will sit on-line examinations in our new computer suite.
The latest feature of the on-line examination process is the issue of results upon completion. This means you won’t have to wait weeks to find out if you’ve passed
The ADR licence is valid for five years. During the final year, holders are required to take a refresher course to re-validate the licence. This refresher can be done in 2 ways. You can sit on a 3 day refresher course or if you prefer (or are rusty) you can sit on our 5 day initial course at a special refresher rate
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 L&T 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 and regular revision quizzes/sessions to ensure all candidates are properly prepared for the multiple choice exams at the end of the week.
ADR Training Courses in 2012
Our current ADR Course dates for 2012 starting on the following Mondays: All courses are initial courses however refreshers can also be taken at the same time.
January 23rd to 27th
February 6th to 10th & 20th to 22nd (Refresher)
March 5th to 9th & 26th to 30th
May 7th to 11th & 21st to 23rd (Refresher)
June 11th to 15th
July 2nd to 6th & 23rd to 27th
August 13th to 17th
September 3rd to 5th (Refresher) & 17th to 21st
October 8th to 12th
November 5th to 9th
December 10th to 14th
Other ADR course dates are available on request.
If you have any questions, please contact our office on 01977 618228.
