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This course is an essential qualification for drivers, of any
size of vehicle, to carry dangerous goods both in the UK and
throughout most of Europe.
Who should attend?
Drivers of goods vehicles of any size wishing to carry dangerous
goods.
Drivers already holding ADR who wish to refresh or add to the
qualification.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course and satisfactory examination the
candidate will be qualified to carry:
- Packaged dangerous goods, drums, IBC's, unpacked solids,
etc.
- Dangerous goods in tanks, tank containers & iViEGC's.
- Class 2 (gasses), Class 3 (flammable liquids) Class 4
(flammable substances) Class § (oxidizing agents & organic
peroxides) Class S (toxic & infectious) Class 8 (corrosive)
& Class 9 (miscellaneous).
- Instruction will also be given in:
- Emergency Aid.
- Fire Fighting.
- Actions to take in an emergency.
- Security of dangerous goods.
- Dangerous waste regulations.
- Personal protective equipment.
Pre-course activities
You must provide a form of photographic identification. You will
also require your drivers licence number, if you have a non-UK
licence, or you have any special requirements you must inform us
prior to the course. An ADR booklet will be sent to you prior to
the course.
Duration
5 days (4 days without tanks)
Venues
Most Unite the Union training centres.
Accreditation and certification
On successful completion of this course and pending examination
you will receive an ADR Driver-Training certificate issued through
SQA by DVLA. You may also obtain 21 hours of Driver CPC whilst
attending this course.
Progression route
Classes 1 (explosive) and 7 (radioactive) can be added to you
ADR Driver-Training certificate. You may also attend two Seven-hour
DCPC courses to complete your 35-hour requirement.
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Key
Points
Aimed at:
Goods vehicle drivers of any size of vehicle, in 2007 the 3.5
tonne threshold was withdrawn, wishing to carry dangerous
goods.
Duration:
5 days (packs, tanks & 7 classes)
4 days (packs & 7 classes)
Key aims
To provide members with training that will result in the issue
of an ADR Driver-Training certificate permitting legal carriage
of:
- Packed dangerous goods
- Dangerous goods in Tanks
- Class 2 (gasses)
- Class 3 (flammable liquids)
- Class 4 (flammable substances)
- Class 5 (oxidizing & organic peroxide)
- Class 6 (toxic & infectious)
- Class 8 (corrosive)
- Class 9 (miscellanious)
21 hours of the Driver CPC can be obtained whilst attending this
course.
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