Available at key regional and transport hub locations throughout the UK, our Open Classroom Courses are planned and scheduled in advance on a fixed annual programme.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road & Sea
Learn how to be compliant with regulations and correctly prepare dangerous goods for transport by road & sea.
Course Overview
This course will teach delegates to correctly prepare shipments of dangerous goods for transport by road & sea and meets the regulatory requirements for shippers detailed in the IMDG (sea) and ADR (road) regulations.
DGSA
Training led by qualified DGSA
Certified
Certificates recognised by carriers, hauliers, freight forwarders and shipping lines
ADR & IMDG
Loan copies of the latest IMDG & ADR regulations included
Length
3 Days (classroom), 5 Half Days (online)
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Locate key information from all estions of the ADR and IMDG Dangerous Goods Regulations
Correctly package, mark and label a consiment in compliance with IMDG and ADR regulations
Correctly complete dangerous goods documentation (DG note) for road and sea transport
Understand container and vehicle placarding and segregation requirements
Course Content
- Introduction to the Regulations ADR / IMDG / UK Road Regulations
- Hazard Classes
- Classification, Proper shipping names and UN numbers
- Packing groups
- Mixed Packing
- Excepted and Limited Quantities
- Package marking and testing
- Marking and labelling
- Overpacks
- Documentation – completion of the dangerous goods note
- Different Dangerous Goods Packed Together
- Vehicle and container placarding
- Driver requirements
- Tunnel Codes
- The role and responsibilities of the DGSA
- UK derogations
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Shippers/ Consignors of Fully Regulated Dangerous Goods by Road & Sea
Operations Teams
Freight Forwarders
Couriers
Dangerous Goods Packers
Course Dates
# SELECTED
| Start Date | Finish Date | Duration | Location | Fee | Course Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/07/2025 | 18/07/2025 | 5 Modules | £645.00 | ||
| 11/08/2025 | 13/08/2025 | 3 Days | Heathrow | £645.00 | |
| 18/08/2025 | 22/08/2025 | 5 Modules | Live Online | £645.00 | |
| 01/09/2025 | 03/09/2025 | 3 Days | Manchester | £645.00 | |
| 15/09/2025 | 19/09/2025 | 5 Modules | Live Online | £645.00 | |
| 22/09/2025 | 24/09/2025 | 3 Days | Southampton | £645.00 | |
| 13/10/2025 | 17/10/2025 | 5 Modules | Live Online | £645.00 | |
| 20/10/2025 | 22/10/2025 | 3 Days | East Midlands | £645.00 | |
| 10/11/2025 | 12/11/2025 | 3 Days | Heathrow | £645.00 | |
| 17/11/2025 | 21/11/2025 | 5 Modules | Live Online | £645.00 |
Delivery
Delivery
Delivery
Classroom Training
Live Online Training
Our tutor-led online training courses enable you to learn about dangerous goods transport from the comfort of your home or workplace.
In-House Training
For organisations with larger numbers or those looking for a more personal approach to training we can have a trainer deliver training exclusively to you online or on-site.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Do I need a certificate to ship dangerous goods?
Yes, legally you cannot ship dangerous goods by road and sea in the UK or overseas without sufficient training.
How long does the certificate last?
There is no expiry date on our certificates for the transport of dangerous goods by road & sea. ADR and IMDG chapter 1.3 states retraining should take place ‘periodically’ without stating a specific timeframe. We suggest training should take place in line with changes to the regulations every two years.
Does the course cover me to ship dangerous goods by air?
No, this course only covers road and sea transport.
Are there any pre-study requirements?
There are no pre-study requirements for this training course, however, we recommend discussing your objectives with your manager before attending the course. It is also helpful to share UN numbers with the trainer on the course so they can personalise the training as much as possible.
Is the certificate valid overseas?
The IMDG (sea) regulations apply throughout the world. The ADR (road) regulations, however, only apply in specific countries – the 54 that are signatories to the agreement. Please check here to see if your country is a signatory.
I only ship small quantities – is this course right for me?
This training course will enable you to ship any quantity of dangerous goods by road & sea allowed within the regulations. If you do ship smaller quantities within the excepted and limited quantities thresholds we do offer a simplified training course which also includes air transport.
I only ship lithium batteries – is this course right for me?
This training course will enable you to ship any quantity of dangerous goods by road & sea allowed within the regulations, including lithium batteries. We do, however, have a specialist lithium battery training course focused solely on battery transport and the practicalities of shipping them by air, road & sea.
Does the training cover radioactive material?
This course covers all classes of dangerous goods, apart from radioactive (class 7). We have a separate specialist course covering class 7 substances for transport by air.
Our Partners
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? GET IN TOUCH
