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How to qualify as a dangerous goods driver, choosing what training you need, finding a training provider, getting and keeping your ADR card up to date, replacing a card, staying qualified and adding substance classes to your ADR card.
To become a dangerous goods (ADR) vehicle driver you need to: train and…
You’ll need to book and take a training course to qualify to transport…
Not all training providers run courses for explosives and radioactive…
The training courses can last up to 7 days, depending on which…
You’ll take the exams at the end of your course - usually on the last day.…
Your dangerous goods (ADR) driver card will be posted to you within 5…
Your qualification lasts for 5 years. You have to take refresher training…
You can add extra classes of dangerous goods to your ADR card. You must…
From Tuesday 1 April 2026, close protection operatives must undertake refresher training to renew their licence.
Information on how to revalidate a UK CoC (and UK GMDSS at the same time).
Our specification documents form the basis of the qualifications linked to SIA licensing.
Find out what you need to do to renew your SIA licence.
This Military Aviation Authority Centre of Air Safety Training course provides delegates with a fuller understanding of the error management process, the importance of correctly run occurrence review groups and the ORGs’ centrality to effective error management.
Strategic Escort Group completed fire safety refresher training, reinforcing vital emergency skills for secure nuclear transport in high-risk environments.
How to set up initial and refresher training courses for ADR drivers including what you need, how much it costs and how to apply.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
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