Professional ADR training and SQA examinations for packaged dangerous goods, tanker operations, class-specific modules and certificate renewals.
Select packaged-goods training, the complete tanks route or ADR certificate renewal.
Initial ADR qualification for packaged dangerous goods, excluding tanks
Complete five-day route for packaged dangerous goods and tanker operations
Renewal training for drivers with an existing ADR certificate approaching expiry
Drivers transporting hazardous or classified goods may need an ADR qualification covering the type of load, method of carriage and dangerous-goods classes involved.
Kent Training provides initial and refresher ADR courses for commercial drivers, tanker operators and transport businesses requiring recognised dangerous-goods competence.
Training includes classroom instruction, course materials, practical safety examples, examination preparation, SQA registration and certificate-processing support.
Build the qualification around the way dangerous goods will be transported.
The compulsory foundation module covering general responsibilities, hazards, documents, vehicle equipment, security and emergency procedures.
For dangerous goods carried in packages, boxes, drums, cylinders, IBCs and other approved forms of containment.
Additional training for drivers transporting dangerous goods in tank vehicles, demountable tanks or tank containers.
A structured route from choosing the correct modules through to examinations and certification.
Identify whether you need Packages, Tanks, refresher training and specific dangerous-goods classes.
Select the four-day, five-day or refresher route that matches your current ADR status.
Learn the legal, safety, documentation, equipment and emergency-response requirements.
Work through class content, practical examples, revision material and exam-style questions.
Sit the examinations required for your Core, Packages, Tanks and class-module selections.
Successful candidates complete the certification process for their approved modules and classes.
Choose the class modules relevant to the materials and products you will transport.
ADR training prepares drivers to transport dangerous goods safely and in accordance with the applicable road-transport requirements.
ADR training is commonly required by HGV, LGV, van and tanker drivers transporting dangerous goods such as fuel, gases, chemicals, corrosives or classified waste.
Core is the compulsory foundation module for ADR drivers. It covers general responsibilities, hazards, documentation, vehicle equipment and emergency procedures.
The Packages module covers dangerous goods carried in packages, drums, cylinders, boxes, IBCs and other approved forms of containment.
The Tanks module is intended for drivers who will transport dangerous goods in tank vehicles, demountable tanks or tank containers.
Kent Training offers Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 9. Explosives and radioactive classes are available on request.
An ADR certificate is normally valid for five years. Refresher training and the required examinations must be completed in time to renew it.
Core and Packages is four days, Core, Packages and Tanks is five days, and the refresher course is three and a half days.
Yes. The advertised packages include SQA exam registration, course materials, preparation and certificate-processing support.
Yes. Kent Training supports individual drivers, haulage fleets, tanker operators, fuel distributors, waste businesses and logistics companies.
Business and fleet arrangements can be discussed with the Kent Training team, including tailored delivery and group requirements.
ADR and Driver CPC are separate qualifications. Some approved ADR training may also be structured to support Driver CPC requirements where applicable, but this should be confirmed when booking.
Drivers and transport businesses attend from across Kent and the surrounding region for initial ADR courses, tanker training and certificate renewals.
We regularly support candidates and employers based in:
Speak with the Kent Training team about Packages, Tanks, class modules, renewals and business fleet requirements.
