Dangerous Goods Driver Training Refresher Core, Packs & Classes

This is the refresher course for those who already hold Vocational Training Certificate and wish to renew it. The course lasts for 4-days and covers the core, packages, and classes elements. Moving dangerous goods by road is governed by international law and is strictly policed.

Our Dangerous Goods courses have been designed to ensure that you are qualified in line with the requirements contained in the European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR). Drivers will complete practical assessment in emergency actions, First Aid, and basic firefighting. Drivers will be examined in core, packages, and hazard classes 2,3,4,5,6,8 and 9 (referred to as all classes). Certificates must have at least six weeks if you are out with this time frame you must attend the initial course.

Exams and assessments are conducted during the training with results issued at the end of the course.


During the guided learning sessions there are opportunities to complete stage tests and learning activity that will enhance your understanding of the subject matters. Materials are supplied for each candidate for use on the course and as a handy reference guide afterwards.

These are either downloaded from our online training platform or given directly to the candidates. .

All courses are subject to an Exam fee this will be calculated at time of booking, this course has five exams and each exam is £20, exams are exempt VAT This course can count for up to 7 hours of the driver CPC qualification.


Dangerous Goods examinations and training are conducted by centres approved by the Department for Transport. The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regulates centres, courses, and examinations on behalf of the department.

On passing Dangerous Goods Driver Training exams candidates will be issued a Vocational Training Certificate (VTC) allowing them to transport dangerous goods in the classes and modes they have passed, course lengths vary depending on which VTC you wish to gain.