Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA)

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Training for just £649+Vat

From 1st January 2000, Companies involved in transport related activities involving Dangerous Goods have been required to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA).

The DGSA can be either an employee or an external consultant.

The DGSA must hold a Vocational Training Certificate (VTC).

To qualify as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor the DGSA must have passed examinations in:

• Core
• All Classes
• A Transport Mode Paper

There are 3 transport modes:

• Road
• Rail
• Inland Waterway

As the majority of goods are transported by Road, this is the mode we concentrate upon.

At each exam sitting, there are around 200 candidates, of which generally fewer than 8 are for rail or inland waterways.

Training for rail or inland waterway candidates can, subject to instructor availability, be arranged. Please contact us to discuss.

DGSA Rule Changes For Consignors

Companies that only act as Consignors only companies are currently not required to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.

In 2019, amendments were made to the relevant Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations (ADR/RID and the UK Carriage Of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations).

This requires consignors to have an appointed DGSA from 1st January 2023.

The Department For Transport video provides a very clear explanation of this change, together with a lot more information about the roles of the Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wi36XFN_qU

Benefits of our Transport Managers Refreshers Course

• RELIABILITY – We Never Cancel Courses : If Candidate numbers are low our competitors will cancel the course leaving you in limbo. We’ve never done this.
• FLEXIBILITY – We Won’t Let You Down : We’ve multiple instructors that deliver DGSA courses. Whether it’s instructor illness or an instructor leaving the course goes ahead.
• Complete Array Of Training Resources : Each candidate receives access to on online resource library to support their development.
• 5 Days Of Live Courses : In addition to the online resource library candidates attend a 4-day ‘zoom’ course and 1 day of mock examinations.
• DGSA Question Bank Provided : You will receive by post a book of 100+ questions to practice on.
• On-Site Closed Courses : If your Company has sufficient candidates, we will train at your premises.
• Free Demo : We’re proud of what we offer and would love to demonstrate it to you. Please get in touch.

Choosing the right DGSA Training Course

Whilst there are no formal educational entry requirements required to sit a DGSA examination, there is an underlying skillset that successful candidates generally demonstrate.

An individual with a methodical, logical approach to problem solving and the ability to work in an accurate, efficient manner will normally succeed even if they have no prior knowledge of dangerous goods or transport as this examination is all about learning how to find the information that is required and apply it to the particular circumstances.

It’s more about the skillset rather than the entry level of knowledge.

Course Content

• The DGSA Regulations
• What Is A Dangerous Good?
• Classification
• Packaging
• Labelling
• PPE and Safety Equipment
• Vehicle Selection & Equipment
• Vehicle Marking & Labelling
• Driver and Staff Training Requirements
• Role & Responsibilities Of The DGSA

Available Dates

• Tuesday 18th March 2025
• Thursday 20th March 2025
• Wednesday 19th March 2025