ADR

Introduction

ADR is the carriage of potentially hazardous goods by road within the European Union. Drivers are required by law to hold a licence if they wish to carry hazardous or potentially hazardous products.

Benefits 

·         Under the new Driver CPC regulations, Mantra Learning has registered the ADR course with JAUPT providing candidates with the option to register 21 hours towards their Driver CPC qualification.

Overview

 ADR is the carriage of potentially hazardous goods by road within the European Union. The ADR licence is split into different classes, the passing of these classes enable the different types of materials to be carried.  

ADR Tankers provide the candidates with a good understanding on the specific additional provisions and regulations applicable to the use of tankers and tank containers.

Who is it for?

The course is designed for drivers, warehouse personnel or any other individuals that will be in contact with potentially hazardous substances.

Outcome 

On successful completion candidates will receive their ADR licence directly from the DVLA.

Content

A full outline of the ADR course timetable is available overleaf. In summary, the course covers how to effectively deal and/or identify gases, flammable liquids, toxics, flammable solids and other various substances.

Assessment

Examinations on each module are held at the end of the course. The examinations are multiple choice and the 4 hour sessions is held in exam condition.  

Duration

ADR Core, Packages and 7 Classes                                                3.5 days

ADR Core, Packages and 7 Classes & Tankers                                5 days 

Progression

Having acquired the ADR licence, learners can progress onto Driving Goods Vehicles NVQ Level 2 which is the ideal progression for an ambitious learner wanting to engage in further training.

Technical Specification

As outlined by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) the minimum requirement to achieve an ADR licence is that candidates must pass the following modules; Core, Packages or Tankers and 1 of the 7 classes.

Each class is outlined below:

·         Core

·         Packages

·         Class 2 – Gases     

·         Class 3 – Flammable Liquids          

·         Class 4 – Flammable Solids

·         Class 5 – Oxidising Substances and Organic Peroxides

·         Class 6 – Toxic and Infectious Substances

·         Class 8 – Corrosives Substances

·         Class 9 – Miscellaneous Substances

·         Tankers