K Training: News

ADR training can now be approved as Periodic Training
DSA are pleased to announce that elements of dangerous goods training for LGV drivers can be counted as part of their Driver CPC periodic training.

The following amount of time of ADR training will count towards their periodic training:

Up to a maximum of 21 hours of the basic course

7 hours of the core module refresher course

Click here to access the latest news from JAUPT

13 April 2009

Smith System EMEA (Europe, Middle east and Africa) Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of David Harber as Sales and Marketing Manager for UK and Ireland . He was previously Commercial Advisor for ExxonMobil Aviation covering UK and Ireland.

12 April 2009

Just short reminder that the Driver CPC requirements start on 10th September 2009 for all drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.

07 April 2009

Is there funding for the Periodic Training element of the Driver CPC?

The short answer is: Not at the moment.

Skills for Logistics has useful information regarding public funding. Please see attached link and scroll down to the bottom of the page to access the PDF file.

Skills for Logistics "Funding for the Periodic Training element of the Driver CPC

02 April 2009

ADR 2009 Contents Page

12 December 2008

ADR 2009 - New Instructions in Writing document

As per section 5.4.3.4 - "The instructions in writing shall correspond to the following four page model as regards its form and contents".

Please note that this document:

Must be in colour

Must be four pages long

Must be single sided

Cannot be amended

Any additional company information must be included on a separate page

You can download using the following link:

Click here to download document

If you need more information, please ring Henry Laferla on 020 8900 9038.

11 November 2008

What new article regarding new Instructions in Writing – ADR2009 & CDG2009

Nick Deal at the RHA has written to members of the National Dangerous Goods Training Consortium with the following:

As many of you will be aware a new document, Instructions in Writing (IiW) will be required for each transport unit next year. Specifically ADR2009 comes into effect from 01 January 2009 and the domestic regulations CDG2009 from 01 July 2009.

If you want more information:

Please click here

Or ring Henry Laferla on 020 8900 9038.

11 November 2008

ADR 2009

New Instructions in Writing document – ADR2009 & CDG2009

Nick Deal at the RHA has emailed K Training stating that written permission has been granted to show you the document which you can download using the following link:

Click here to download document

Copies can be obtained from Hazchem sign on 01280 841 400

If you need more information, please ring Henry Laferla on 020 8900 9038.

30 September 2008

K Training is pleased to announce that, it has now been approved to carry out Radioactives (Class 7) ADR Training under the Dangerous Goods Driver Training Scheme and has appointed Bill Evans as one of the instructors for this Training.

K Training can now offer ADR Training for all 9 U.N. Classes, both in Tanks and Other than in Tanks.

24 September 2008

ADR - The UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE): List of Competent Authorities for the Application of ADR including Chapter 1.5 and notifications

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08 September 2008

Driver CPC

K Training is an approved JAUPT centre for Driver CPC Periodic Training.

For more information regarding Driver CPC visit the websites below.

Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT)

Transport Office

Skills for Logistics

20 February 2008

K Training is pleased to announce that on the 21st of February 2008 it has been acquired by Smith System Inc. Smith System EMEA Ltd, a Wembley based Company, has been formed to provide advanced driver training for the Road Haulage and Passenger Transport industries with U.K. based instructors throughout Europe, Middle East and Africa.

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18 October 2007

For the next CPC examination in December 2007 only one case study pre-release scenario for unit 4 and 5 will be published on the OCR website.

CPC Centre News - Issue 11.

01 August 2007

K Training is pleased to provide you a link to the OCR website to help you pass their CPC Multiple choice examinations (Units 1, 2 & 3). If you need clarification on any subject, please ring us on 020 8900 9038.

e-cpc practice tests.

17 January 2007

This guidance document is useful for anyone involved in the Transport of Infectious Substances. It is produced by the Department for Transport, the Civil Aviation Authority and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

Click here to view document

31 December 2006

ADR 2007 The UN Economic Commission for Europe has finalised the preparation of a new set of amendments to ADR which should be soon endorsed by Contracting Parties and which will then come into force on 1 January 2007 for international transport, with a six month transitional period, and on 1 July 2007 for domestic traffic for member States of the European Union.

12 April 2006

K Training article published in LP GAS Magazine April/May 2006 issue: ABC of ADR

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20 March 2006

LP GAS Association article: LPG cylinders by Road in 3.5 tonnes vehicles or less

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18 March 2006

If you're going to carry more than 333 Kgs of LPG in cylinders in any vehicle you will need an ADR Certificate from 01 January 2007

28 January 2006

You can access HSE's "Working with ADR" via http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cdg.pdf but be careful this publication is not fully up to date. Talk to your appointed Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/cdg.pdf

28 January 2006

You can access UK Carriage Regulations 2004 as amended in 2005 via http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2004/20040568.htm to keep you going.

20 December 2005

You can access VOSA's questions and answers via www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_freight/documents/page/dft_freight_504701.hcsp to keep you going.

05 September 2005

K Training is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Fry as the new Sales and Administration Manager.

01 July 2005

New regulations "The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment (Amendment) Regulations 2005 becomes effective 22 July 2005. You can download an electronic version of the regulations from the OPSI website.

08 June 2005

New Hazardous Waste Regulations will come into effect 16 July 2005. It requires producers and consignors of hazardous waste to notify (register) their premises.You can visit the site by clicking on by clicking on

Hazardous Waste 2005 HAZARDOUS WASTE or typing: http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/newrulesonwaste

07 May 2005

EMERGENCY ACTION CODE for UN 1202 (Gas Oil / Diesel)

The Emergency Action Code for this product has been changed and carriers have until 1st July 2005 to make sure that tankers are correctly marked to show 3Y and NOT 3Z. If you need further clarification please ring 020 8900 9038.

18 March 2005

ADR Regulations summary.

Hazardous Cargo Bulletin have printed a K Training article in the March 2005 edition summarising some of the ADR rules.

If you want to see a copy of the full article or receive further information please e-mail henry@KTraining.com

08 February 2005

I am pleased to welcome you to our new website where dangerous goods transportation news will be regularly updated. Henry

26 March 2004

Updating regulations regarding dangerous goods

10 January 2001

New Business Development Manager appointed

Mr. Paul Morris with many years experience in the Distribution Industry is now K Training Business Development Manager. Part of his role is to liaise with Companies to identify their training needs to comply with current Legislation so that K Training can provide the complete solution. Companies can therefore concentrate on their core business.