ADR Core, Packages & 7 classes - 3.5 days

This full ADR Initial Course is suitable for new drivers who intend to carry dangerous goods by road as well as those with expired ADR cards or drivers in the last 12 months of their current card who need to refresh their qualification.

The course includes Core, Packages and Classes 2,3,4,5,6,8 and 9. (Excludes Explosives Class 1 & Radioactive Class 7).

This course is classroom-based.

Entry Requirements

  • Valid ID: Driver Qualification Card or Photo Driving Licence or Digital Tacho Card or Passport. 

Note: If you require Driver CPC as well, please see alternative ADR course.

£450 Weekday  per person Booking

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ADR Core, Packages & 7 classes - 3.5 days


Duration:4 days


  • 4 days
  • Mon 8 Dec 2025 | 07:30 - 16:30
  • Tue 9 Dec 2025 | 07:30 - 16:30
  • Wed 10 Dec 2025 | 07:30 - 16:30
  • Thu 11 Dec 2025 | 07:30 - 16:30

ADR – Transport of hazardous goods course is essential for drivers of vehicles carrying regulated hazardous substances. It provides the necessary training and qualifications to legally transport hazardous goods and ensures compliance with safety regulations.

This package includes:

Core: Basic syllabus for carrying any class of dangerous goods in packages, drums, cylinders and loose in bulk.

Packages & Loose in Bulk: For carrying dangerous goods in (sacks, drums, cylinders, cartons) and loose in bulk (skips, tipper or dust cart bodies etc)

And seven common classes:

Class 2: Gases; compressed, liquefied, dissolved under pressure or refrigerated
Class 3: Flammable liquids
Class 4: Flammable solids, substances liable to spontaneous combustion
Class 5: Oxidising substances and organic peroxides
Class 6: Toxic, harmful and infectious substances
Class 8: Corrosives - Acids and Alkalis
Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles, e.g. asbestos, PCBs and any substance or article not covered by the other classes.

Duration: 3.5 Days

After successfully completing our course and passing your multi choice exams, your ADR Driver Training certificate will be issued by the DVSA/SQA, usually within 14 days and is valid for 5 years.

Bespoke courses are available for those who only need certain classes. Please contact us for further details.