DGSA Training Courses

Looking to become an approved Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor?

The transportation of regulated Dangerous Goods by Road must appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA).

Before their appointment, DGSAs must gain a Vocational Training Certificate (VTC) by passing approved examinations. The Department for Transport (DfT) is responsible for the approval of the examinations and it has appointed SQA as its agent.

Teesside LGV Training Ltd can help you. We can act as your Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, Please see our DGSA Consultancy section or you can attend one of our training courses to obtain your qualifications to become a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.

This is a 5 day intensive training course with your examinations taken on a later date at an SQA approved examination centre. The course consists of Classification, Identification, packaging, marking and labelling of the substance or article. Excepted Quantities, Limited Quantities, Load thresholds, packages, documentation, tanks, Driver and personnel training, Vehicle markings. a full understanding of UN numbers and Classification. Candidates gain vital knowledge and understanding of the International Road Regulations (ADR) and the UK Regulations The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (CDG)

You may only be employed as a DGSA in the mode(s) and class(es) you have passed, and hold a Vocational Training Certificate. To qualify as a DGSA or extend the validity of a VTC, you must undertake and successfully complete an examination in three subjects as follows:

  • Core paper
  • All Classes
  • one Mode paper – Road or Rail or Inland Waterways

Booking onto a course
to enrol onto our DGSA training course either call us on 01642 466 099 or email info@tlgv.co.uk and our administrative team will send you all the joining instructions, including documentation to book your examination centre. We can also arrange with you the purchases of the required training material of give you the details to purchase your own material. any further questions or information please don’t hesitate to contact us by the means given and we will be happy to help and assist.

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Training (Course duration 5 days)

DGSA Training course – WC Monday 2nd September – Friday 6th September with examinations on Thursday 12th September.

DGSA Training course – WC Monday 11th November – Friday 15th November with examinations on Thursday 21st November

Book your place today

Book your place on the DGSA Training Courses by clicking book now below and filling out the online form or call: 01642 466099

Book Now