ADR (Carriage of Dangerous Goods)

Qualification type: Short Course Location:
Forum Learning
Subject area:
Transtech - Driver Education
Level: n/a
Course Code: M4208-004 Leaflet Number: 927
Awarding body: Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
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Awarding body: 
Generic award - no awarding body (NONE)
Qualification type: 
Short Course
Level: 
n/a
Subject area: 
Transtech - Driver Education
Location: 
Forum Learning

What's the ADR (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) course about?

This is an essential course for drivers who transport dangerous goods as it covers the requirements of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) leading to the ADR Training Certificate. Due to the nature of dangerous goods, such as corrosives and flammables, it is a mandatory legal requirement for employees involved in the carriage of dangerous goods by road to have received this type of training. CPC registration is optional.

Topics covered include:
- Core: why and how? Development, safety and responsibility of the driver
- Great danger, medium danger, minor danger
- Class 1 explosives
- Class 2 gas
- Class 3 flammable liquid
- Class 4 flammable solid/spontaneously combustible/dangerous when wet
- Class 5 oxidising agent/organic peroxide
- Class 6 toxic/infectious substance
- Class 7 radioactive material
- Class 8 corrosives
- Class 9 miscellaneous: polymer beads, medical waste, life saving appliances, batteries, micro-organisms, PCBs, environmental hazardous substances (asbestos), temperature products, etc.

To gain the ADR qualification, individuals must pass a range of examinations to cover all classes of dangerous goods and the movement of substances in packages or tanker.

What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?

The college offers a range of one-day and half day driver CPC courses.

What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?

This course is aimed at qualified drivers who are involved in the carriage of dangerous goods by road.

Which qualification will I be awarded if I successfully complete the ADR (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) course?

Drivers will receive an ADR qualification awarded by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

Please note: there is an additional examination fee of £96.25 for this course, plus a registration fee of £26.25, taking to total cost of the course up to £422.50.

Attendance

Part time (day)

Course length

1 Week(s)

Weeks per year

1

Hours per week

30

As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.

Price (for guidance only)

£300.00

The fee for this course is approximate and subject to change.The price includes tuition and materials fees (where applicable), but excludes any exam or registration fees (where applicable). The actual amount you pay may also be affected by your age and personal circumstances. For further details please visit our fees section.

How do I apply?

For further information or to apply for a course, contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585 or email enquiries@themanchestercollege.ac.uk.

You can also apply on line for the ADR (Carriage of Dangerous Goods) course.

Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.