ADR Courses

Thinking About a Career Transporting Dangerous Goods?

If you want to transport hazardous materials legally and safely, you’ll likely need to complete an ADR training course and gain your ADR driver card. This qualification is not only a legal requirement but also a great way to open up new job opportunities and strengthen your career in professional driving.

At Traxion Training, we provide high-quality ADR courses—both online and in the classroom—delivered by experienced Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers (DGSAs) and professional instructors who are passionate about helping drivers succeed.

Why Choose Traxion Training for Your ADR?

• Flexible Learning Options – Join us in the classroom for practical, interactive learning or take advantage of our live Zoom sessions for a more budget-friendly alternative.

• Expert Trainers – All of our instructors are either qualified DGSAs who combine industry expertise with a track record of excellent exam results.

• Outstanding Value – Get first-class training at competitive prices, with the option to spread payments into three instalments via PayPal.

• Nationwide Coverage – We can even deliver ADR training at your company premises.

We’re proud of our excellent exam pass rate and customer feedback. Our courses are designed to give every driver the confidence and competence they need to pass the first time.

ADR Driver Training Options

We deliver two main ADR qualifications depending on your role:

ADR Core & Packages

• Duration: 3 days plus half-day exams

• Enables drivers to carry dangerous goods packaged in packages other than tanks.

• Covers the 7 main ADR classes

ADR Core, Packages & Tanks

• Duration: an additional 1 day after the Core & Packages course

• Includes the 7 main ADR classes

• Qualifies drivers to transport dangerous goods in packages & tanks, expanding your scope of work.

Not sure which course is for you? Please give us a call on the number at the top of the page.

What the Course Involves

Every ADR course begins with the core element, covering:

• Packaging, labelling, and vehicle marking requirements

• Safety equipment carried on vehicles

• Tunnel restrictions

• Emergency first aid and firefighting basics

You’ll also then study the seven main ADR classes of dangerous goods:

• Class 2 – Gases

• Class 3 – Flammable Liquids

• Class 4 – Flammable Solids, Spontaneously Combustible, Dangerous When Wet

• Class 5 – Oxidisers & Organic Peroxides

• Class 6 – Toxic & Infectious Substances

• Class 8 – Corrosives

• Class 9 – Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods

Please note that Classes 1 & 7 (explosive & radioactive) require additional, specialist training which we don’t currently provide. Courses conclude with multiple-choice exams that drivers must pass to gain certification.

Classroom ADR Training – Hands-On Experience

Our classroom ADR courses give you the opportunity for hands-on training and a more engaging training experience.

• Practical First Aid – Live demonstrations and hands-on practice with CPR manikins and AEDs.

• Fire Training – Experience extinguishing real fires under instructor supervision.

This interactive approach ensures you leave with both knowledge and practical skills.

Online ADR Training – Learn From Anywhere

Prefer to study remotely? Our live Zoom ADR courses give you the same structured training as classroom sessions, but from the comfort of your home or office.

• More cost-effective

• Easy to access with full tech support if needed

• Exams still take place in person at our centres in Lancashire or the East Midlands.

ADR Awareness Training & DGSA Services

ADR regulations also require that staff other than drivers receive awareness training. Traxion Training delivers these courses, ensuring everyone involved in the transport of dangerous goods is compliant.

For companies that require it, we also provide the services of a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA).

Ready to get started?
Our upcoming courses are available to book at the top of this page.

With flexible training options, expert instructors, and unbeatable value, Traxion Training is the smart choice for ADR certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need an ADR Card?
• There are scenarios when you may be able to transport dangerous goods without needing an ADR card. This can depend on the nature of your job or the type and quantity of dangerous goods involved. You can find a useful summary on the HSE website here.

• Which course should I attend?
• There are various combinations of modules that you could sit on an ADR course, depending on the classes and nature of the goods, but here at Traxion, we like to try and make things as simple as we can. We offer two main course options.
• ADR Core and packages is suitable for dangerous goods that will be packed in anything other than a tanker, including boxes, drums, bottles, IBC’s etc etc. If you want to transport dangerous goods in a tanker-type vehicle of any sort, then you will need to sit our ADR Tanks module.

• How long is an ADR qualification valid for?
• Any ADR qualification is valid for 5 years

• Does ADR count as CPC
• Up to 14 hours of ADR training can automatically count as Driver CPC. More hours can be registered toward CPC at extra cost. Please get in touch to find out more.

If you have any other questions, please get in touch using the details below;