ADR Training Course

ADR is the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. The agreement ensures that any goods deemed dangerous can move freely across international borders by road, providing that the goods, vehicles, and drivers comply with the regulations. ADR qualification is a requirement for drivers of any vehicle type, from small vans to tankers, who will be involved when transporting potentially dangerous goods by road.

ADR Training Course Objectives

• To make drivers aware of hazards arising in the carriage of dangerous goods
• To give drivers basic, indispensable information to minimise the likelihood of an incident occurring.
• Where an incident occurs, to enable drivers to take measures necessary for their safety and that of the public and the environment. To provide drivers with the knowledge and skills to limit the effects of an incident.
• To demonstrate drivers’ competence through the use of individual practical exercises covering Basic Emergency First Aid; Fire Prevention; What to do in case of an incident or accident.

Course Benefits

ADR training brings many benefits, including:

• Enables driver to carry various dangerous goods in any vehicle type the driver is qualified to drive.
• Opens new career/job prospects.
• Driver will be fully aware of the safety requirements for various loads improving overall knowledge.
• Could claim driver CPC hours, saving further money and time in gaining driver CPC.

Course pre-requisites

Candidates do not need any prior knowledge of dangerous goods. However, they may well have some relevant knowledge gathered by either working in the freight logistics industry or through previous studies.

Course delivery

The course is five days long and runs from 8.15 am to 5 pm over a week (Monday to Friday). The course is delivered in person through classroom-based learning.

We can deliver bespoke training, tailored to you/your company’s needs. Please email training@dhta.uk  to find out more about bespoke training.

ADR Training Course location

Please note we can also deliver this course at your company premises, subject to minimum numbers. 

Please email training@dhta.uk  to enquire about ADR Driver training on your premises.

Cost & payment

This course is normally £595 including VAT. There is a special introductory cost of just £495 including VAT. You can pay immediately, or you can request an invoice.

PLEASE NOTE: if you choose the invoice payment option, you MUST pay within 7 days of the start date.

Cancellation policy

Please note you are entitled to a FULL refund if you cancel at least 14 days and a 50% refund if cancelled with 7 days before the start of the course.

Cancellation after these dates means you will not receive a refund.