Which training?

NEW AND WANNABE DRIVERS (INTERACTIVE)
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Firstly hi to everyone, I’m a newly qualified artic driver (2 weeks)

I’ve got a moffet license from previous employment on a rigid but I’m wondering what next, I’m trying to maximize my chances of work on artics either using agencies or full time but really only have the cash for one more course. What would be the better of the two, HIAB or ADR and am I right in thinking that if I do my ADR it covers me for three modules of the CPC?

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adr 21 hours of cpc providing the training establishment has it approved as a cpc course

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Noworries:
adr 21 hours of cpc providing the training establishment has it approved as a cpc course

Thanks NW, after reading a few threads I’ve found the answer to that one (must use the search option more, sorry). ADR seems the more financially viable considering I’ve no CPC at the moment but in reality would it give me a better chance of work taking into account I’ve next to no experience on artics yet?

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Fisher21:

Noworries:
adr 21 hours of cpc providing the training establishment has it approved as a cpc course

Thanks NW, after reading a few threads I’ve found the answer to that one (must use the search option more, sorry). ADR seems the more financially viable considering I’ve no CPC at the moment but in reality would it give me a better chance of work taking into account I’ve next to no experience on artics yet?

Hi Fisher21,

All an ADR licence does is to allow you to carry dangerous goods that are subject to ADR Regulations. An ADR licence could be of benefit to you, but it’s the same licence regardles of which size/type of vehicle you’re entitled to drive.

If you give a clue as to your location, those with local knowledge might be able to give you some pointers.

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Thanks Dave, I’m in central Scotland and trying to step up to C+E work although I know it’s difficult considering my lack of experience, just trying to maximize my chances regarding training.

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What are the local haulage companies mainly doing , if more adr work than what you would use moffet for or other way round, then take that course, that way you maximise your employability :bulb:

jen x

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Jen, you may have miss read OP already has moffett and is looking what to do next

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Any skills relevant to the employment that make you a better catch than the hundreds of others that have applied are a bonus.

So as suggested, check out what the local hauliers are mainly involved in.

Just remember, it’s a cruel world out there and plenty of others who are qualified up to their ears.

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Noworries:
Jen, you may have miss read OP already has moffett and is looking what to do next

:blush: sorry meant to type hiab but must of had a senior moment (they coming more n more now :laughing: )

jen x

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No worries , makes sense now :smiley:

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dar1976:
Any skills relevant to the employment that make you a better catch than the hundreds of others that have applied are a bonus.

So as suggested, check out what the local hauliers are mainly involved in.

Just remember, it’s a cruel world out there and plenty of others who are qualified up to their ears.

This bit is ■■■■ good advice! No point doing a course that there is no demand for locally. Choose wisely, Grasshopper!

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Cheers for the advice folks, I’ve got Grangemouth refinery pretty nearby so I’m thinking the ADR should be a better shout. Both courses are roughly the same price with the added bonus of the CPC with the ADR it’s the better option financially.
I’m pretty lucky as I’ve landed a trunking job at the moment so that’ll help in the experience side of things but ultimately I think I want to get into tankers. I’ve also applied for a trainee train driver post :grimacing: but don’t hold out too much hope of that progressing due to the vast numbers that apply for that.

Thanks again