5 day course – There are 3 exams to take at the end of this course that you book yourself at a suitable exam centre
About the course
Over the 5 days you will:
Day One
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Course orientation
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Introduction to ADR and domestic regulations
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General Provisions
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Basic Classification
Day Two
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Classification and Identification
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Using the Dangerous Goods list
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Types of containment
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Design and approval standards
Day Three
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Packing Instructions
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Limited Quantities
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Excepted Quantities
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Portable Tanks
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ADR Tanks
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Bulk transport
Day Four
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Marking and Labelling
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Documentation
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Vehicle and Container Placarding
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Exemptions and Derogations
Day Five
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Special Provisions for carriage
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Transport Operations
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Emergency Response
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Role of the DGSA
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Revision Planning
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Exam Preparation
What will I be able to do after completing the course?
Dangerous goods safety advisers (DGSAs) help prevent the risks involved in the carriage of dangerous goods. This includes risks to people, property and the environment.
Organisations must employ DGSAs to safely and correctly move dangerous goods to comply with the law.
Businesses that transport dangerous goods by road, rail or inland waterways on a regular basis must have a DGSA to:
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consign dangerous goods
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transport dangerous goods across the UK
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pack or fill dangerous goods into appropriate packaging
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load or unload dangerous goods cargo
How will I be assessed?
You will need to take & pass 3 exams to complete and become a DGSA.
Entry requirements?
You must hold a uk driving licence.
Price
The DGSA course is £950 excluding the required books which are £219.
You will have to book the exam through SQA yourself which costs £285.