ADR Initial Training

ADR

Carriage of Dangerous Goods in Road Tankers, Tank Containers and Packages.

Carriage of dangerous goods in vehicles will require a valid ADR Vocational Training Certificate.

Drivers must sit the appropriate exams for materials they wish to carry
as follows:

* Module 001 - Core (compulsory)
* Module 002 & 003 - Road Tankers and Tank Containers/or Packages (i.e. Non-tanker lorry)
* Modules 004 - 012 An exam for each of the classes they wish to carry

UN Regulations recognise 9 classes of Hazardous Material:

* Class 1 - Explosives
* Class 2 - Gases
* Class 3 - Flammable Liquids (Petrol / Oil)
* Class 4 - Flammable Solids
* Class 5 - Oxidising Substances (Fertilisers), Organic Peroxides
* Class 6 - Toxic and Infectious Substances
* Class 7 - Radioactives (Not available)
* Class 8 - Corrosives
* Class 9 - Miscellaneous

The ADR Certificate is valid for 5 years, but may be extended for a further 5 years by completing a refresher course during the fifth year.

ADR Initial and Refresher Courses run at TTS on a monthly basis.
Course duration is as follows :

* 3 Days - Class 3 Flammable Liquids in Road Tankers and Tank Containers
* 4 Days - Packages carrying Classes 2, 3, 4,5,6,8 & 9.
* 5 Days - Tankers, Tank Containers and Packages carrying Classes 2, 3, 4,5,6,8 & 9
* 2.5 days - ADR Refresher Course.
* 1 Day - Class 1 Explosives

For non-ADR drivers, courses in Hazard Awareness and Petrol Reception are available on request.