Get your ADR licence with EP Training — purpose-built centre in Great Bookham, 15,000+ drivers trained, and every course counts toward your Driver CPC.
An ADR licence training is the legal certification required to transport dangerous goods (DG) by road in the UK. You complete an approved course, pass multiple-choice exams, and the SQA issues your Vocational Training Certificate (VTC) — the physical card you carry with every DG load.
Most of our candidates are HGV drivers, but the qualification is not limited to large goods vehicles. Motorcycle and car drivers can also need ADR — for instance, when moving radioactive isotopes (Class 7) where an HGV is neither required nor practical.
ADR regulations also only apply above certain quantity thresholds. For example, you can carry up to 1,000 litres of diesel without a licence. Below that threshold, therefore, periodic DG awareness training may be enough.
| Key facts | |
|---|---|
| Licence validity | 5 years |
| Exam format | Multiple-choice, NVQ Level 2 |
| Pass mark | 70% |
| Exam results | Instant (online) |
| Free resit on the day | ✓ Yes |
| JAUPT-approved CPC hours | ✓ Yes |
| Classes 1 & 7 available | ✓ Yes |
| Finance / pay monthly | ✓ Yes |
| EP Training pass rate | 97% ✓ |
All prices include tuition, VAT, exam fees, and Driver CPC registration where applicable. Select a date then click Book Now.
Dangerous Goods
Standard ADR courses cover Classes 2–6, 8, and 9. However, EP Training is also one of the few UK providers approved for the specialist Classes 1 and 7.
| Class | Name | Typical operators | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Explosives | Fireworks organisations, military contractors | Specialist |
| Class 2 | Gases | BOC Gases, Calor Gas, industrial gas suppliers | Standard |
| Class 3 | Flammable liquids | Fuel tanker operators, petrol distribution — the most common DG class worldwide | Standard |
| Class 4 | Flammable solids | General haulage carrying oily rags and similar materials | Standard |
| Class 5 | Oxidising substances | Agricultural fertiliser hauliers, chemical distributors | Standard |
| Class 6 | Toxic & infectious substances | Chemists, veterinary practices, hospitals, pharmaceutical logistics | Standard |
| Class 7 | Radioactives | Medical isotope transport, nuclear industry — non-HGV drivers often require this | Specialist |
| Class 8 | Corrosives | Chemical distributors, acid and alkali hauliers | Standard |
| Class 9 | Miscellaneous | Substances not meeting the criteria of Classes 1–8 (e.g. lithium batteries, dry ice) | Standard |
The full journey, Monday to Friday — we guide you through every step.
First, select your course and start date above. If you're unsure which course is right, Just call 01372 450 800 and we'll help.
Mon–Tue am. Health and safety, fire precautions, emergency procedures, markings, documentation.
Tue–Thu am. Packages module plus your relevant hazard classes — gases, flammables, toxics, corrosives.
Thu pm–Fri. Required for tanks over 3,000 litres. Packaged-goods-only candidates finish Thursday.
Fri pm. Multiple-choice, NVQ Level 2, 70% pass mark. Instant results, free resit on the day.
SQA posts your VTC directly to you. As a result, your five-year licence starts the moment you transport DG.
97% Pass Rate
Well above the national average — and furthermore, our online exams deliver instant results with a complimentary free resit on the same day if needed.
Fully Transparent Pricing
Every price includes VAT, all exam fees, and CPC registration. As a result, there are no hidden charges — although you should beware of brokers misrepresenting themselves as training providers.
DGSA-Qualified Instructors
In fact, all EP Training instructors hold Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser qualifications — the highest relevant professional accreditation in the sector.
JAUPT-Approved CPC Hours
Importantly, every ADR course counts toward Driver CPC hours. The 5-day combined course, for instance, satisfies the full 35-hour five-year CPC cycle in just one week.
Classroom-First Delivery
EP Training returned to full classroom delivery after Covid, because face-to-face learning produces significantly higher exam pass rates than online tuition. As a result, our pass rate remains well above the national average.
Courses Run Most Weeks
We offer flexible scheduling throughout the year from our purpose-built centre in Great Bookham, Surrey — including, in addition, specialist Class 1 and Class 7 sessions.
Your ADR licence is valid for five years. Bear in mind that renewal must be completed within the final 12 months — so provided at least six weeks remain before expiry, you can start the process. There are two routes: a 2.5-day refresher course (£450–£600, which earns 7 CPC hours) or the full initial course again (which earns up to 35 CPC hours).
The majority of drivers choose to repeat the full initial course. The reason most drivers prefer it is that the CPC hours earned far outweigh the modest additional cost — and as a result, it neatly aligns your ADR renewal with your five-year CPC cycle.
5 yrs
ADR licence validity
35 hrs
CPC earned on full course
