ADR 1.3.1, 1.6.1.9 & 8.2.1 stipulate that drivers of
vehicles transporting substances
classified as ‘Dangerous’ must be in possession
of the relevant ADR vocational training certificate issued
by the DVLA. This qualification can only be obtained by attending
and passing the relevant Scottish Qualifications Authority
examinations.
D & A Training are approved by the Department for Transport
(DfT) and the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) for the
training of drivers carrying dangerous goods. Any driver transporting
dangerous goods within the scope of The Carriage of Dangerous
Goods Regulations must acquire a Vocational Training Certificate
(VTC) issued through DVLA. The VTC is issued once the driver
has satisfactorily passed their relevant examinations.
D&A Training are accredited by both Scottish Qualifications
Authority and the DFT and can provide Dangerous Goods Courses
and hold Examinations at both their training centre, or if
required at customer premises.
D & A Training are constantly conducting ADR training
courses, both initial or refresher. We can offer all modules
and classes (except Class 1 Explosives and Class 7 Radioactives).
We are also able to provide ADR training "in company",
subject to the centre meeting Scottish Qualifications Authority
requirements.
The type of VTC (vocational training certificate) you require
will depend upon which class of dangerous goods you are transporting.
Candidates are required to sit
Scottish Qualifications Authority
approved
examinations for the classes they require and must also undertake
the Core module and the Packaged module/ and or the Tanker
module if required.
individual
module information
CORE module is compulsory,
this will include current legislation, fire precautions, vehicle
equipment etc.
PACKAGED module is
also compulsory for drivers who transport dangerous goods
other than in Tanks.
TANKER module is compulsory
if a driver is transporting dangerous goods in a Tanker.
CLASS INFORMATION
CLASS
2
(2.1) FLAMMABLE GAS
(2.2) NON-FLAMMABLE GAS
(2.3) TOXIC GAS
CLASS 3
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
CLASS
4
(4.1) FLAMMABLE SOLIDS
(4.2) SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTIBLE
(4.3) DANGEROUS WHEN
WET
CLASS
5
(5.1) OXIDISING AGENT
(5.2) ORGANIC PEROXIDES
CLASS
6
(6.1) TOXIC SUBSTANCES
(6.2) INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES
CLASS 8
CORROSIVES
CLASS 9
MISCELLANEOUS
Make sure that you are professionally trained.
Please contact D & A Training
with your specific requirements
