| Duration: |
5 days supported open learning. |
Permitted Examination Material: |
Days 1 - 4
Day 5 |
Course syllabus
Mock exam
CORE
ROAD
ALL CLASSES |
All students will be required to be in
Possession of the following Regulations:
ADR 2005
CDGRR 05 - Carriage of Dangerous Goods & Use of Transport Pressure Equipment Regulations 2005
DG EAC list - Dangerous Goods Emergency Action Code List
The above books can be obtained from TSO by contacting them via their online or telephone ordering service:
Online: www. tso.co.uk
Telephone: 0870 6005522 |
| Specification: |
Carriers of Dangerous Goods operating in the road haulage sector wishing to qualify by examination for the Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser Vocational Training Qualification (Road). |
| Objectives: |
To be able to pass the Core, All Classes & Road examinations by SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority) leading to the DGSA Vocational Training Certificate required by EU Directive 96/35EC. |
| Examinations: |
The examinations are conducted by the SQA at sites around the country; these locations are notified in advance and confirmed by the SQA once the candidate has registered for examination. |
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| Registration: |
The SQA require all candidates to have registered a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the examinations.
All students will be required to provide proof of registration before training commences. |
Please note:
To qualify as a DGSA, candidates must pass 3 subjects as follows:
CORE, Road, Classes (depending on the range of dangerous goods they will be working with)
You do not have to sit all 3 examinations in one exam session; however, you must achieve 3 passes within 12 month to qualify. |
| Content: |
General preventive & safety measures
Classification of dangerous Goods
General packing provisions
Provisions for tanks & tank containers
Marking & labelling
Transport documentation
Methods of consignment
Transport passengers
Prohibitions relating to mixed loads
Segregation of loads
Limitations of quantities carried
Handling and stowage - filling ratios
Cleaning & de-gassing
Crews, vocational training
Vehicle documentation
Instructions in writing
Supervision requirements
Traffic regulations & restrictions
Operational discharge or accidental leaks
Transport equipment |
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