ADR Training Courses

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As one of the UK’s largest trainers of Dangerous Goods Drivers Enterprise delivers 100+ courses every year.

Online Examinations – Fast Results

Online ADR Exams mean results are issued upon completion of the course. No waiting for results, and it means ADR licences are issued faster.

ADR Training Courses

Enterprise ADR courses are accredited by the SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) for the ADR certificate and by JAUPT (the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training) for Driver CPC purposes.

ADR Training Courses vary in length depending upon the nature of goods to be transported. Most candidates opt for either a 3.5-day Core, Packages and 7 Classes or a 5-day course which includes the tanks module. ADR Training Courses are now delivered remotely online, meaning that candidates only attend the venue for examinations on the Friday.

Whilst there are 9 classes of dangerous goods, most courses just cover the 7 more common classes that drivers regularly transport.

The specialist classes – Explosives (class 1) and Radioactives (class 7), are taught as stand-alone courses.

The full course content is shown further down this page.

Onsite training is available for companies with suitable training facilities.

Why an Enterprise ADR Training Course?

Online Exams - Immediate Results

Exams are conducted using laptops at our centres. Results are issued at the finish of the course.

3.5 Day ADR Training Courses £469

ADR course covering Core, Packages & 7 Classes. Price includes VAT & exams.

5 Day ADR Training Courses £564

ADR course covering Core, Packages, Tanks & 7 Classes. Price includes VAT & exams.

Refresher Courses Available

Shorter courses for drivers refreshing their ADR.

Remote Training

ADR Courses are attended using zoom. Drivers only attend the Training Centre on exam day.

Claim 21 Driver CPC Periodic Training Hours for the 3.5 Day ADR Course

Option to include 21 Driver CPC hours with 3.5 Day Course by paying the upload fee of £26.25.

Claim 28 Driver CPC Periodic Training Hours for the 5 Day ADR Course

Option to include 28 Driver CPC hours with 5 Day Course by paying the upload fee of £35.00.

20+ Years Experience Of Delivering ADR Training Courses

For the past 20 years, we’ve been one of the UK’s largest trainers of ADR drivers.

Onsite ADR Courses Available

Mobile accreditation allows courses to be delivered at Client premises.

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ADR Course Content

What you will get

The detailed course content is shown below.

This table gives a general overview of what an ADR course covers.

ADR Regulations

Classes Of Dangerous Good

Load Thresholds

Package Types & Labelling

Limited Quantities

PPE and Safety Equipment

Vehicle Markings

Emergencies and Emergency Aid

7 Classes Of Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods In Tankers

ADR Training Course Content – Core Packages and 7 Classes – 3.5 days

Drivers wishing to carry goods just in packages are not required to attend the Tanks Module. Attendance is remotely using Zoom for Days 1 to 3. The Driver then attends invigilated examinations on the Friday.

Core Module

Classes of dangerous goods
Carriage of dangerous goods legislation and regulations
Vehicle markings
Load types, load restrictions, and load segregation
Protection – PPE and safety equipment
Practical exercises
Accidents & Emergency aid

Packages

Package types & labelling
UN approval marking
Goods in Limited quantities

7 ‘Common’ Classes Of Dangerous Goods and their Sub-Divisions

Class 2 Gasses
- Division 2.1 Flammable Gas
- Division 2.2 Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gas
- Division 2.3 Toxic Gas
Class 3 Flammable Liquids
Class 4 Flammable Solids
- Division 4.1 Flammable Solids
- Division 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible Substance
- Division 4.3 Substances which in contact with water emits Flammable Gas
Class 5 Oxidising Agents and Organic Peroxides
- Division 5.1 Oxidising Substance
- Division 5.2 Organic Peroxide
Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances
- Division 6.1 Toxic Substance
- Division 6.2 Infectious Substance
Class 8 Corrosive Substances
Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

ADR Training Course Content Tanks – 1.5 days

Loading and unloading
Loading levels
Vehicle rollover
Static electricity
Tanker vehicle markings

Those wishing to carry goods in tanks as well attend using Zoom for the first 4 days and sit invigilated examinations on the Friday.

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ADR Refresher Training Courses

Candidates may refresh an ADR licence by attending a shorter course.

This training must be undertaken during the final 12 months of validity of the current qualification. To allow the new qualification to be processed, the candidate should have at least 6 weeks remaining on their existing qualification.

Candidates may only refresh the qualifications they currently hold. To add classes or modules to a licence, initial training must be undertaken.

A benefit of this course is the shorter duration and lower cost. However, it is eligible for fewer Driver CPC Upload hours, meaning that a high proportion of drivers opt to undertake ‘initial’ training every 5 years instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does ADR stand for?
Is an ADR Licence always valid for 5 years?
When Can I Refresh My ADR Licence?

ADR licences may be renewed at any point during the final year of the current licence’s validity. Candidates must have a minimum of 6 weeks remaining in order that SQA can link the 2 licences together to run consecutively. The new licence will then run for 5 years from the expiry date of the original licence. Training may be completed before year 5 or during the final 6 weeks, but the new licence will be valid for 5 years from the examination date.
Can Classes be added to my ADR Licence?

The minimum an ADR licence can be issued for is a single class of dangerous goods in either tanks or packages. Additional classes can be added by attending the ADR training course element for that class of Dangerous Good and passing the multiple-choice examination.
Can the Tanks Module be added to my ADR Licence?
Do Drivers Automatically Receive a Reminder to Renew Their ADR Licence?
Can I get a replacement ADR licence?
Can ADR Course Driver CPC hours be banked?

Unfortunately not. A driver must complete 35 hours of Periodic Driver CPC training during the life of their current Driver Qualification Card (DQC) to trigger a DQC for the next 5 years. If you have already completed some periodic training, you will only be able to claim such hours as to take your total to 35 hours.
Can drivers claim CPC hours for ADR courses before they complete initial CPC?

No. Periodic training can only be taken once the driver has a Driver Qualification Card. If you are a newly qualified driver, the order you undertake training should ideally be pass your initial CPC module 4 test then attend ADR training. That way you’ll be able to claim 21 or 28 hours of CPC uploads.
What Are the 7 Common ADR Classes?
7 Common ADR Classes and their Sub-Divisions:

Class 2 Gasses

Division 2.1 Flammable Gas

Division 2.2 Non-Flammable, Non-Toxic Gas

Division 2.3 Toxic Gas

Class 3 Flammable Liquids

Class 4 Flammable Solids

Division 4.1 Flammable Solids

Division 4.2 Spontaneously Combustible Substance

Division 4.3 Substances which in contact with water emits Flammable Gas

Class 5 Oxidising Agents and Organic Peroxides

Division 5.1 Oxidising Substance

Division 5.2 Organic Peroxide

Class 6 Toxic and Infectious Substances

Division 6.1 Toxic Substance

Division 6.2 Infectious Substance

Class 8 Corrosive Substances

Class 9 Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

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