ADR Training Courses for Drivers
Welcome to the Submatter Ltd ADR page. Here you will find information surrounding ADR and our calendar for booking on our ADR courses.
ADR Dangerous Goods: What You Need to Know!
Ever seen those diamond-shaped hazard signs on trucks and wondered what they mean? That's ADR in action! ADR is the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road. It's a set of rules that makes sure dangerous stuff like petrol, chemicals, and even fireworks are transported safely.
Why ADR Training Matters?
ADR training keeps everyone safe. It teaches you how to handle, pack, and transport dangerous goods responsibly. This prevents accidents, protects people and the environment, and ensures goods reach their destination without a hitch.
Who Needs ADR Training?
If you're involved in moving dangerous goods, you probably need ADR training. This includes:
HGV Drivers: The ones behind the wheel, delivering dangerous goods across the UK.
Warehouse Operatives: Loading and unloading dangerous goods safely.
Freight Forwarders: Organising the transport of dangerous goods.
Logistics Managers: Overseeing the safe and efficient movement of dangerous goods.
Anyone handling dangerous goods: From packers to forklift operators.
What You'll Learn in ADR Training
Identify dangerous goods: Learn the nine classes of dangerous goods and their hazards.
Pack and label correctly: Ensure dangerous goods are packaged, labelled, and marked according to regulations.
Complete documentation: Fill out transport documents accurately, including consignment notes and vehicle placards.
Meet vehicle requirements: Ensure vehicles are properly equipped and maintained for safe transport.
Handle emergencies: Know what to do in case of an accident or incident.
Maintain security: Prevent unauthorised access to dangerous goods.
Types of ADR Training
Initial: For those new to handling dangerous goods.
Refresher: Keep your knowledge up-to-date every five years.
Specialisation: For specific classes of dangerous goods or transport operations.
Benefits of ADR Training
Safety: Reduce accidents and protect everyone involved.
Compliance: Avoid legal penalties and ensure smooth operations.
Efficiency: Streamline transport and reduce delays.
Environmental protection: Minimise the impact on the environment.
Career advancement: Boost your skills and job prospects.
Find Out More!
Health and Safety Executive (HSE): Click here!
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA): Click here!
Driver CPC hours: Depending on which ADR course you take, you can generally gain up to 28 hours for a 4-day course plus an exam day, which doesn't count unfortunately.
Get ADR trained today and contribute to a safer, more efficient transport industry!
Why Choose Submatter for ADR Training?
Submatter Ltd is an established, specialist transport training provider based in Wigan. ADR is our core flagship discipline, a highly technical qualification that is not readily available at every standard driver training school.
Our fully equipped classroom facilities provide a convenient, accessible hub for drivers and fleet operators across the entire region, saving you the time and expense of travelling to distant venues:
Greater Manchester & Merseyside: Seamlessly serving candidates from Bolton, Bury, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, St Helens, and Liverpool.
Lancashire & Cheshire: Easily accessible for hauliers based in Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Blackpool, Lancaster, and Warrington.
Cumbria & Beyond: A direct training route for long-distance drivers coming from Carlisle, Kendal, and Penrith.
Expert Tutors: Our instructors bring genuine, real-world transport and compliance backgrounds to the classroom, blending examination technique with practical on-the-road insights.
B2B Fleet Operator Services: For logistics managers with multiple drivers requiring certification, we can arrange bespoke, face-to-face ADR training blocks, block-booked around your rota patterns to keep your fleet compliant with minimal downtime.
How the qualification works: ADR is overseen by the DVSA on behalf of the Department for Transport, with Qualifications Scotland, formerly SQA, managing the assessment framework. Driver CPC hours are awarded separately. We deliver course content through the NLTC consortium.
What it costs: our next scheduled ADR course is 5 classes over 42 hours 30 minutes at £420, running Monday to Thursday for core and packages, with additional specialisations available. See the booking calendar on this page for current dates and prices, or call us to talk through which classes you need.