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The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (CDG 2009) (SI 2009 No. 1348) and ADR Ch 1.8 1.8.3.3 ) requires all companies involved in the transport, loading and unloading of dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterways to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser. A DGSA must hold a Vocational Certificate issued by the Department for Transport (DfT). This certificate can only be gained by passing examinations set by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and is valid for
5 years.
Objectives
To prepare the potential DGSA for the explosive module examination as follows:
Core Modal Classes
General Paper
(Taken by all Delegates)
(At least one from)
Road
Rail
Inland Waterways
(At least one from)
All Classes
Chemical Classes
Mineral Oils
Explosives
Radioactives
Who will benefit

Managers and Supervisors who may be appointed as DGSAs for companies specialising in explosives operations.
Course Content Classification of Explosives Loading and Unloading of Explosives Investigation of Incidents and Reports
Explosive Packing Instructions Rules for Mixed Loading Environmental Implications
for ADR Regulations Training Requirements
Packaging of Explosives ADR Operational Procedures
Labelling Requirements CDG Record Keeping
Documentation Accident Prevention Legal Obligations

Training Method
Classroom based, with a significant amount of delegate participation. The course includes LCD Projector and video presentations incorporating role play exercises, culminating in a full mock exam paper.
Location Requirement
The course location will be selected by LRT. Examinations are held in accordance with demand (usually quarterly) at centres, selected by SQA, all across the country.
Course duration
The course lasts one day plus ½ day for the SQA exam.
Delegate numbers
Maximum of 10 delegates.
Certification
Certificate issued by SQA.