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 Qualifications Scotland as its agent.
NTT Group can help – We can act as your DGSA – please see our DGSA Consultancy section – or you can attend one of our training courses to obtain your qualifications to become a DGSA. This is a 5 day intensive training course with your examinations taken on a later date at a Qualifications Scotland approved examination centre.
What Does The Course Cover?
Course content includes:
- 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
- Understanding of UN numbers and classification
- 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
- All classes
- One Mode paper – Road or Rail or Inland Waterways
Speak To Our Team
For further information or to enrol on to a DGSA course, speak to our team and our office staff will be available to assist.
Upcoming Course Dates:
Friday 28th August – Friday 4th September 2026 (missing the weekend and bank holiday Monday)
Exams: Thursday 10th September 2026
Monday 16th – Friday 20th November 2026
Exams: Thursday 26th November 2026
