Dangerous Goods Driver Training (DGDT)

This section of the website is dedicated to the Dangerous Goods Driver Training (DGDT) syllabus and examinations.

A review of the qualification and training structure is now available using the following link - 2008 Review of Dangerous Goods Driver Training Scheme 

Under the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2004, all drivers and vehicle attendants require training and instruction.

Under regulation 24, certain drivers of road vehicles carrying dangerous foods may need to hold a vocational training certificate (VTC).

In Great Britain and Northern Ireland the VTC is obtained after a driver has attended a training course approved by the Department for Transport as competent authority, and successfully completed an examination set and marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

A VTC issued by the competent authority of a State contracting to ADR is valid throughout contracting states.

Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods who may fall within this requirement are:

• A road tanker containing any dangerous goods;
• A vehicle carrying a tank container loaded with dangerous goods;
• A vehicle carrying dangerous goods in bulk;
• A vehicle carrying radioactive material;
• A vehicle carrying dangerous goods in packages, if these goods are over certain thresholds for those particular goods.

On this page you will find all the information for potential candidates including;

• Details of the scheme and examination syllabus
• A list of all approved Training Providers
• Dangerous Goods Driver Training Manual
• A form for a duplicate VTC which can be printed and sent to SQA
• Statistical report

Please use the links above to access the materials.