DGSA Training Exeter - Devon in Exeter

DGSA Training (Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers) Course (Carriage of Dangerous Goods)
To comply with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR), companies engaged in the loading, unloading or carriage of dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterways may have to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA).

The cases in which this requirement applies are set out in Chapter 1.8 of ADR, which also explains the role of the DGSA. In the UK, the ADR requirements for appointing a DGSA are enforced under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

DGSA's must be able to demonstrate that they have successfully completed appropriate training, resulting in the award of a Vocational Training Certificate, and have these broad roles:

• Monitoring compliance with the law.
• Advising the employer with regards Dangerous Goods.
• Preparing an annual report of the employers' activities.
• Monitoring of a range of procedures and safety measures.
• Investigating and compiling reports on any accidents or emergencies.
• Advising on the potential security aspects of transport.
• What is not immediately clear from the opening statement is that these regulations can apply to any person who allows dangerous goods to be carried by road, not just the transport operator. This could include anyone who consigns cargo, freight forwarders, warehousemen and manufacturers producing goods that will be collected from their factory.
• Our courses all last five days (we do not offer shorter “refresher” courses due to the high failure rates), with the course being highly interactive to ensure the trainees understanding.

A qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) is required by any organisation who consigns, transports, loads or unloads Dangerous Goods by road, or rail.

The Department for Transport has decided that DGSA's will not have to undergo an approved training course.The form and type of training is a matter for the individual and the employer to decide, based on the individuals knowledge and experience. The DfT however approves the mandatory DGSA exams, and has appointed the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) as its agent. SQA sets, marks and organises the exams, and issues the vocational training certificates for the whole of the UK, and the certificates are recognised in all European Union member states.

Many candidates find the DGSA training requirements leading up to the examination extremely difficult, a fact bourn out by the high failure level. A surprising amount actually sit the exam three times before finally gaining that coveted certificate.

Most commercially run courses are for up to ten, or more, candidates. And, due to the nature of the course, most on them will fail because they do not receive the attention required.


ADR Training - The full 5 day course covers Core, Packages and Tankers Modules, as well as 7 Classes. If you only require one or two Modules to be added to your existing qualifications contact the office for a break down on course prices. The 5 Day HGV ADR Training course in Exeter includes your exam fees. 3 days of your 5 Day ADR Training Course in Exeter can be used towards your Driver CPC hours at an additional fee. Training can be provided at our Training Centre in Exeter or on location at your premises as long as the location meets with the (City and Guilds) requirements.

HGV Training Exeter runs both initial and refresher ADR courses throughout the year again at our own training centre in Exeter and on customer premises. Explosives are available as an extra Full Day of Training and must be paid for in full 3 weeks prior to the Training day going ahead, likewise for the Radioactive Module, again a Full Days Training on it's own and payment is required atleast 3 weeks prior to the Course commencing. Both Radioactive and Explosive Modules can run online with the Full weeks Training Course for Core, Packages and Tankers including the other 7 classes. So a total of all 9 classes. you will need to contact the office for details and availability.

The Explosive and Radioactive modules can be done on a 1:1 ratio as well. Upon completion of the weeks Training or the 7 days if you require the Explosives and Radioactive Modules you will be required to sit and pass several exam papers. Upon successful completion of the exams you will be isued with Certification in all the modules in which you require. The certificate will be posted out to you via the address you gave when registering for the course. Please allow for several weeks upon completing your training and exams, for your certificate to arrive.

Courses are run regularly throughout the year, and nu,bers do fill quite fast, so if you require a specific date for your training you will need to contact the office asap to ensure you are able to be enrolled for the dates you require.

If you find that you cannot locate both parts of the Driver Licence, please contact the DVLA immediately. You must allow 10 working days for your replacement licence to arrive. Please take this into consideration when booking the course, and allow yourself plenty of time for the licence to be replaced.