Description

All drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods in the scope of the ADR provisions must attend a Department for Transport-approved training course to be legally qualified to transport and/or move such loads. These requirements are necessary because the law makes them part of the dangerous goods industry’s responsibility, a regulatory requirement, to help keep the transportation of dangerous goods safe.

ADR for the first time, refresher, or renew existing qualifications. After completing our course and passing your multiple-choice exams, your ADR Certificate/Card will be issued by Qualifications Scotland (on behalf of DfT) and is valid for 5 years. All examinations must be sat on completion of your training course.

Note: This course counts towards Drivers’ Hours and WTR (Ref GOV.UK-DGDT)

Initial and Refresher ADR Training Courses:

Class 1 – Explosives
Class 2 – Gases
Class 3 – Flammable liquids
Class 4 – Flammable solids
Class 5 – Oxidising substances and organic peroxides
Class 6 – Toxic substances
Class 7 – Radioactive
Class 8 – Corrosive substances
Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances
Core module
Packages module
Tanker module

Our initial and refresher courses are DVSA-approved for Driver CPC periodic training. ADR training can count towards 28 hours (max) of Driver CPC periodic training. Refresher/Renewal ADR training must be completed 6 to 8 weeks prior to the ADR expiration date.

Next Course Dates:

12 to 16 October (Monday to Friday)
28 to 30 October (ADR Refresher)
09 to 13 November (Monday to Friday)
23 to 27 November (Monday to Friday)
07 to 11 December (Monday to Friday)

The course starts at 09:15; please report early to complete registration.

Price Special Offer.

[Price includes VAT, Exam fee, and Course Manual]

Core, Packages, Tanks and UN 7 Classes (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9) – £495.00 (weekend – £745.00)
Core, Packages and UN 7 Classes of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 – £395.00 (weekend £645.00)
Core, Packages, Tanks and One Class – £425.00 (weekend £625.00)
Core, Tanks and Class 2/3 (Flammable Gas/Liquid) – £ 395.00 (weekend £645.00)
Tanks Add-On Course – £ 175.00 (weekend £295)
Class 1 and 7 (Explosives & Radioactive) – Contact us for the date and Price.
Dangerous Goods Awareness – £90.00
Limited Quantities in Packages – £72.00

[Contact us on 07809 422953 for any other day and weekends. Adding Driver CPC hours (upload) for only £24.00 per 7 hours, max 28 hours/4 days]

Course structure and certification

An ADR Training Course (also called an ADR Course or training course) includes defined course content, written ADR exams, and a practical assessment.
Successful candidates receive an ADR training certificate recognised across ADR member states.

An approved Training Provider delivers training and may align with a Vocational Training Certificate framework. In the UK, qualifications may be provided by bodies such as Qualifications Scotland.

What Are the ADR Refresher Training Requirements?

ADR refresher training is required to renew an ADR certificate before expiry to maintain legal authorisation for transporting dangerous goods by road.
Under ADR Regulations, an ADR qualification remains valid for five years. Drivers must complete ADR refresher training and pass the ADR exam within the final 12 months of the certificate’s validity period.

Refresher training confirms continued professional competence, updates drivers on current ADR Classes, revised safety rules, emergency procedures, and regulatory changes affecting ADR carriage.
Failure to complete refresher training before expiry removes legal authority to transport dangerous goods until requalification occurs.

Key requirements at a glance:

ADR certificate validity: 5 years
Refresher window: Final 12 months before expiry
Assessment: Mandatory ADR exam
Outcome: Renewed ADR certification with no lapse

ADR Training Courses