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It is a requirement of CDG and ADR Chapter 8.2 that Drivers of certain types of vehicles carrying Dangerous Goods, above specified limits, must receive training on an ADR Driver course approved by The Department for Transport (DfT) and administered on their behalf by The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The training ends with examinations set by SQA |
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Objectives |
To provide an approved training course to meet the requirements of the legislation |
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| Who will benefit | Drivers of vehicles carrying Dangerous Goods, within the scope of the regulations |
Course Content |
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The course
is modularised according to the type of goods being moved as follows: |
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| Core | All Drivers must attend this module which covers basic awareness of Dangerous Goods, Procedures and dealing with Emergencies. |
| Tankers | For Drivers moving Dangerous Goods in Tanks or Tank Containers. |
| Packages | For Drivers moving Dangerous Goods in Packages. |
| Classes | Dependant on the type of goods being moved. Most Drivers take 7 Classes. Explosive and Radioactive classes have separate, more detailed, requirements. |
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Training Method |
Classroom based, with a significant amount of delegate participation. The training includes LCD Projector and video presentations incorporating role play exercises. The course finishes with Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA), multiple choice, examinations. |
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Location Requirement |
Courses
can be carried out at customer's premises, where a suitable training room
is required. A large open area for practical fire extinguisher discharge is also needed. |
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Course duration |
Depending
on modules. Typical examples: Petroleum Tanker Driver 3 days. General Haulage Driver Packages 4 days. Full Course, Tanks and Packages 5 days. |
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Delegate numbers |
The course
maximum is 16 delegates. |
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Certification |
On successful
completion an ADR Certificate, valid for 5 years,
is issued by DVLA. |
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