Hazchem. EU regulations now demand all drivers carrying dangerous goods receive compulsory training and testing.

ADR Training – ADR Refresher Courses

Driver Training Centre provides comprehensive training courses approved by the Department of Transport and Scottish Qualifications Agency.

EU regulations now demand all drivers carrying dangerous goods receive adequate instruction and training.

All Drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes carrying dangerous substances in packages, tank containers and road tanker vehicles must attend a Department of Transport approved ADR course and pass the relevant Examinations.

From January 2007 Vehicles under 3500 kgs will come under the requirements of ADR Regulations, and require training for persons engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods.

Providing ADR Training in Sussex Kent and Across the UK

Initial and refresher Courses for all modules are regularly available at our Hastings Training Centre or In House at customers locations anywhere in the UK, subject to conditions. For details of the next course please call customer services.

There are a total of 9 hazard classes within ADR, including:

Class 1. Explosives
Class 2. Gases
Class 3. Flammable Liquids
Class 4. Flammable Solids
Class 5. Oxidising Substances
Class 6. Infectious, Toxic Substances
Class 7. Radioactive Material (We do not do radioactive or explosive materials )
Class 8. Corrosive Substances
Class 9. Miscellaneous Substances

There are also 2 types of mode container types:

Dangerous goods in tanks (tank container over 3,000 litres)
Dangerous goods other than in tanks containers, (packages, IBC’s, skips etc)

How long is ADR training?

ADR training will typically last 3-4 days, however this depends on the number of students attending the course, An ADR refresher course usually takes 2-3 days to complete. Course completion does vary depending on the modules you’ve chosen to study for.

Typical refresher course duration:

ADR 1/54 – 3 days
ADR 2/34 – 2 days
ADR 4/35 – 1.5 days

ADR Test Passed

Our overall pass rates are substantially higher than the national average why spend your hard earned money with anyone else.

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We do not do radioactive or explosive materials

Compressed Gases · Flammable Solids and Liquids · Spontaneously Combustible · Dangerous when wet · Oxidising Agents · Organic Peroxides · Toxics · Infectious · Corrosives · Miscellaneous Class 1 – Explosives Class 2 – Gases Class 3 – Flammable Liquids Class 4 – Flammable Solids Class 5 – Oxidising Agents Class 6 – Toxics Class 7 – Radioactives Class 8 – Corrosives Class 9 – Miscellaneous

Too book your course or for more information.
Call: 01424 432200

HGV Driver Training

We are a flexible HGV training centre with modern easy to drive, comfortable vehicles, fully air conditioned classrooms, off road manouvering facilities, a fully equipped training centre to cater for every transport training requirement.

Driver CPC Training

35 hrs of Periodic Training is required to maintain licence compliance. Training can be taken in blocks of seven hours or as an intensive course.

Towing & Caravans

We offer B+E, C1+E, D1+E towing courses for all categories of vehicles, Horse-box Owners, Cargo Trailers and of course Caravans.

Minibus Training D1

If you drive for hire and reward you will need to gain PCV entitlement. Hire and reward does not mean if you take fares for any journey, it means if you are paid to drive the minibus or bus as part of your duties. We serve Sussex, Kent and further afield with PCV training.

ADR Training

Ambulance Driver Training

To Become an ambulance driver you will need a minimum of a C1 licence due to the weight of the vehicle you will be driving. When an ambulance is loaded with equipment and patients it often falls between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes.

Horsebox Towing

If you are transporting horses, at the very least you will need a Category B+E licence. The DVLA see small horseboxes as regular trailers towing a house tent or when moving garden waste to the tip. Most recreational horse owners will use a horsebox that falls into the B+E category. Click here to book B+E training we are always running courses.

Manual Handling Courses

This Manual Handling Training Course provides the necessary information and training for organisations to understand more about the risks associated with manual handling, how to undergo a risk assessment and how to ensure appropriate control measures are put in place.

FORS Professional Courses

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is a voluntary accreditation scheme for fleet operators which aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, and to demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency, and environmental protection.

Modern Fleet of Vehicles

Our modern fleet of vehicles are regularly maintained, comfortable, easy to drive, and make licence acquisition a pleasure.

Quality Tuition

Our fully qualified Instructors will ensure you receive quality tuition for all categories of training.

Ideally Situated

Driver Training Centre is situated next door to the DVSA driving test centre at Hastings and provides easy access for any tests.Driver Training Centre has the resources and experience to deliver our customers requirements.