If you are looking to complete an ADR course, or you want to update your knowledge regarding the carriage of dangerous goods, many will consider price as a big factor before booking training.
The transport of hazardous goods by road (commonly referred to as ADR) is one that many students choose as an avenue to hone in on the particular skill sets when it comes to their job role.
ADR is a specific and niche field, that requires specialist training. These courses and regulations are in place to help mitigate the risk of accidents in the workplace, and in other situations. If you choose to take a course, you will gain extensive theoretical knowledge on how to handle dangerous substances, gases or liquids, which will enable you to achieve your ADR vocational licence.
The investment in your training is vital to your career progression. Whether this be becoming a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) or just wanting more variety of experience and skills under your belt to make you a valuable asset for businesses.
When you are finding your niche in the logistics industry, it can be overwhelming to decide what role is right for you.
If you want to learn more about the carriage of dangerous goods by road, then read our post, titled “everything you need to know about ADR.”
How much does ADR training cost?
As of October 2024, ADR training costs start from £434. This price is for the specialist class 1 (explosives) or specialist class 7 (Radioactive) training. Although, if you are looking to complete the full ADR package 2 Start offer, which includes core, packages, tanks, and all classes 1-9, this will cost £1,710.
However, one thing to remember is that ADR training costs are dependent on whether or not you have a current, or expired ADR vocational licence.
Vocational Licence Requirements
If you are a complete beginner with ADR, and have no previous training with dangerous goods whatsoever, you must complete ADR core as a standard requirement, then the additional classes you must require, as well as tanks or packages training if they are relevant to you.
Your vocational certification builds your experience in the field of dangerous goods. Not to mention the ever-growing knowledge you will continue to build upon. This vocational licence will increase your value as an employee.
However, If you already have an ADR vocational licence, you must complete refresher training again after 5 years. You can complete any other ADR course which is relevant to your job role. If you do not choose to book any refresher training, your licence will expire and you will not be allowed to continue handling dangerous goods.
Fines
There are several types of risks posed with dangerous goods, which is why appropriate training is necessary. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have a list of enforcement guidance for common offences which are in scope with the current 2023 regulations.
If you are caught transporting hazardous goods, in scope with the laws, with no certification, you will receive a penalty notice.
Initial Training
The course you book will be the first time you complete ADR training for your job role. For example, if you are looking to move into the dangerous goods sector. This training must be completed to gain your vocational licence.
Refresher Training
This training will be shorter for you, and is in place so that you can refresh your vocational licence, which expires 5 years after obtaining.
2 Start also offers ADR awareness training, for those who don’t need the full vocational licence, but must have an awareness of the dangerous goods. For instance, warehouse staff, loaders & packer schedulers. This would be necessary if you are handling dangerous goods below threshold limits stated in the ADR books.
Required Class Groups
When you are choosing a course which includes a group choice, you will only need to choose the one required class necessary for your learning. For example, if you choose Core, Packages & 1 Group, or Core, Tanks & 1 Group, this will cost £620. To complete Core, Packages, Tanks & 1 Group, this will cost £675.
2 Start offer training which includes you choosing a required class in groups (group A or B). These groups contain the hazardous goods type which are similar to each other.
Group A Includes
- Class 2 (Gases)
- Class 3 (Flammable Liquids)
- Class 6 (Toxics)
- Class 8 (Corrosives)
Group B Includes
- Class 4 (Flammable Solids)
- Class 5 (Oxidising Agents)
- Class 9 (Miscellaneous)
You will only need to choose one of the required classes in either group to attend. Timetables are available on the course category pages that include the required class training type.
This is also not to be confused with our Core, Packages & Tanks course, which covers ADR classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 9 (this is excluding class 1 & 7, as these are specialist classes). This will cost £855 if you complete this as an initial course, or £805 if this is a refresher course to update your ADR vocational licence which is about to expire.
The costs of your ADR course is vital to emphasise authoritativeness to many in the logistics industry. You can also include ADR training as hours towards your Driver CPC hours.
DGSA
The DGSA is required for all transport businesses who are transporting or sending dangerous goods.
If you want to become a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA), this will cost £1,730. This course will cover all regulations for both ADR & UK domestic. You will also have a written exam you must complete.
Online Training
ADR training can be conducted online, but you would have to come to our 2 Start training depot to complete the exam. Also, the best way to learn is face to face, as you can get a full understanding of the course you are completing, as well as have a better opportunity to talk to other students and the instructor. This can also help trigger discussions around specific areas of the carriage of dangerous goods by road, which is relevant to the class you are completing.
Also, you are more able to ask questions, and your instructor is likely to answer all of your queries in a classroom environment. Whereas if you complete training in an online format, it is easier for you to get distracted, and not have any queries answered.
Ready to Book Your Next Course?
2 Start Supply ADR training at the Portsmouth, Reading, Southampton & Worthing training depots, with Reading being the predominant centre for specialist class 1 & 7.
Booking onto one of the several ADR courses with us means that you can be confident in the training course you get.
Comments (8)
Hi ,for Adr training course I should be have hgv class 1 or not? At that time I am in hgv course.
I would recommend you speak with one of our training advisors who will be able to clarify any queries you may have in obtaining your ADR certification. Feel free to call our team of advisors on 02392 123 555 and they will be able to assist you further.
I’ve been asked by my employer to pick up a pellet of 36 x 25ltr tins of standard thinners (UN1263) in my van which is a standard Peugeot Boxer.
The weight of this pallet is not the issue here as it is under the allowed weight for my can to carry.
My concern here is I know from my point of view I’d need ADR certification of some sort, but not sure of what level I’d need.
I’m telling my employer tomorrow (16th March) hat it’s not a case I won’t do it, it’s a case I’m not risking my licence at my age (almost 60) by doing it even if the chance of being stopped by VOSA or worse having an accident is slim, slim or not there’s still a chance.
Can you advise please what course or level of training I’d need in the first instance to carry this task out.
I’d appreciate a quick response here as I’ve also got to contact Citizens Advice here too as need to know what my legal rights are here just in case I’d have to go down the constructive dismissal route.
Hi,
This is more a question for the DGSA in all honesty, however in an attempt to help, we can see that the UN number supplied is in 5 parts, so depending on the vapour pressure and KPA, this will impact the amount (volumes) that can be carried and also what qualifications/certifications will be needed.
This could require full ADR with PPE etc. or just ADR Awareness with fewer restrictions.
Without more information its almost impossible for us to provide a definitive answer, sorry!
Hi, I took my adr course back in 1999 but let it lapse because I was not using it. I guess it would be like starting from new if I took it now.
Hi,
I would suggest speaking to our advisors on 02392 123 555 as they would be best to provide you all of the options available to you based on your specific circumstances.
Hello , enquiring the availability and cost for petroleum/fuel
Hi,
I recommend speaking with our advisors as the ADR options available vary based on your requirements and current experience.
You can contact our advisors on 02392 123 555 to talk through all your options.