Professional drivers are required by law to hold an ADR licence in order to transport hazardous or potentially hazardous goods in the European Union.
The programme
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.
Benefits to the employer and the learner
Candidates who undertake an ADR course with All Training (Hull) Ltd can opt to gain two qualifications for a discounted price. Firstly gaining their ADR licence whilst at the same time candidates have the option of gaining up to 28 hours towards their Driver CPC.
Outcomes
On successful completion candidates will receive their ADR licence directly from SQA.
Course design
The course covers how to effectively deal and/or identify gases, flammable liquids, toxics, flammable solids and other various substances. 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.
Core modules:
Relevant regulations
UN class hazards
Health and safety
Transfer and disposal of waste
Material safety data
Site rules
First aid
Emergency procedures and incident test
Classes:
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
Assessment
Examinations on each module are held at the end of the course. The examinations are multiple choice and the 4 hour sessions are held in exam conditions.
