A.D.R. Training

To legally drive a goods vehicle over 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight carrying regulated hazardous substances, a driver must hold an ADR Vocational Training Certificate.
To obtain an ADR Training Certificate, drivers must attend a Department of Transport approved course and pass the relevant City & Guilds Examinations.

The course to obtain an ADR Certificate consists of a 5 day course 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 class substances modules

· Class 2 Substances - Compressed Gases

· 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 - Corrosives

· Class 9 Substances - Miscellaneous Dangerous Substances

On the 5th day, candidates sit the City & Guilds examinations. The completed examination papers are sent to City & Guilds who pass results to the DVLA, who in turn issue the ADR licence.

The ADR licence is valid for 5 years. During the final year candidates need to take a 3 day Refresher course to re-validate the licence.

On-site training can be arranged if an adequate training area can be provided and there are at least 6 - 10 delegates. Further details can be provided on request.

Important Note for Van Drivers: From the 1st January 2007 the weight threshold will change. A van driver will require an ADR vocational training certificate for the appropriate class or classes of dangerous goods being carried, if the load falls within the scope of the dangerous goods regulations.

If you have any questions, please contact our office on 01977 618228

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