ADR Training

Our SQA-approved ADR course provides specialist training for drivers who transport dangerous goods.  We also provide DGSA consultancy and a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor training course to help you establish your own in-house DGSA expert.  

Our ADR training course

If you intend to transport any chemical or hazardous goods by road, in packages or tankers, or are involved in the movement of dangerous goods, it’s a legal requirement to have specialist ADR certification.  Our SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) approved ADR course covers everything you need to gain your ADR licence.

Course content

We offer the full range of ADR training – including initial and refresher courses, as well as core, packages and tankers for the following classes:

• Class 2 – Gases

• Class 3 – Flammable liquids

• Class 4 – Flammable solids

• Class 5 – Oxidising substances and organic peroxides

• Class 6 – Toxic substances

• Class 8 – Corrosive substances

• Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances

The package section of our ADR course covers the transportation of all packaged, dangerous goods, bulk goods (loose solids) in Limited Quantity (LQ) or Excepted Quantity (EQ), and covers everything you need to gain a thorough understanding of load threshold limits.

Teesside LGV Training also offers an ADR General Awareness course, aimed at people who handle dangerous goods, or transport under the load threshold.  These courses can be tailored to your needs as required.