Professional training · ADR
ADR Basic + Tanks
Specialise in transporting dangerous goods in tanks.
- 35 sessions
- In person
- Basic + Tanks
What it is for
What you will be able to do.
The Tanks specialisation adds to ADR Basic the qualification to carry dangerous goods in tanks, such as fuels and liquid chemicals.
This training combines both components: ADR Basic + Tanks specialisation.
ADR Basic+Tanks specialisation
Requirements
What you need to start.
If in doubt, talk to us before enrolling.
- A valid Portuguese driving licence
- Citizen Card or residence permit
- Electronic medical certificate and psychological assessment, when required — we do both at the school. If you hold a heavy vehicle licence and are over 50, or got your C or C+E licence in the last 5 years, you do not need the medical certificate or the psychological assessment. If you hold a heavy vehicle licence and are aged 40 to 49, you need the psychological assessment.
How it works
From enrolment to certification.
- Enrolment
- Training
- IMT test
- ADR card application
- ADR card
Programme
What you will learn.
In addition to the ADR Basic topics:
01How tank vehicles behave
Load movement and stability.
02Tank requirements
Tank types, equipment and signage.
03Filling and discharging
Procedures and safety in operations.
Next course
Choose your course date
35 sessions · In person. Promotional price for early enrolment (5 to 7 days before the start, depending on the course).
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Porto
23 October to 7 November
Friday: 18:30–23h002.🕒 sábado: 09h30 às 16h30
€250 promotional price · then €300
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Alverca
23 October to 7 November
Friday: 18:30–23h002.🕒 sábado: 09h30 às 16h30
€250 promotional price · then €300
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Price
How much does it cost?
Includes: ADR Basic + Tanks training and training certificate.
External costs
IMT fee for the ADR card: €30. Electronic medical certificate and psychological assessment, if you need them (we do both at the school).
ADR Basic + Tanks — Initial Training
€250
- Early enrolment
- €250
- After the promotional deadline
- €300
Payment in cash, by Multibanco card, MB WAY or bank transfer.
Certification
After the training.
- Certificate
- ADR certificate with Tanks specialisation
- Authority
- IMT
- Test
- IMT tests
- Application
- Once you pass the test, you apply for the ADR card at an IMT counter (the fastest option: you get the receipt straight away) or through IMT Online
- Documents
- Completed IMT Form 5 (Modelo 5), copy of your Citizen Card or residence permit, copy of your Portuguese driving licence, psychological assessment (original) and electronic medical certificate, when required
- Fee
- €30
- Medical checks
- If you hold a heavy vehicle licence and are over 50, or got your C or C+E licence in the last 5 years, you do not need the medical certificate or the psychological assessment. If you hold a heavy vehicle licence and are aged 40 to 49, you need the psychological assessment.
- Validity
- 5 years
- Renewal
- Basic + Tanks refresher
Frequently asked questions
Questions about ADR Basic + Tanks — Initial Training
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Do I need ADR Basic first?
Yes, the specialisation requires ADR Basic. This course includes both components.
What can I transport?
Dangerous goods in packages (Basic) and in tanks (specialisation).
What is the difference between ADR Basic and Tanks?
Basic covers packages; the specialisation adds transport in tanks.
Is there a test?
Yes, at IMT.
How long is it valid?
5 years.
How do I renew?
With the ADR Basic + Tanks refresher and its test.
How do I apply for the ADR card?
Once you pass the test, you go to an IMT counter with the completed Form 5 (Modelo 5) and the documents, and pay the €30 fee. You can also apply through IMT Online, but the card arrives faster if you apply at the counter.
Do I need a medical certificate and psychological assessment?
If you hold a heavy vehicle licence and are over 50, or got your C or C+E licence in the last 5 years, you do not need the medical certificate or the psychological assessment. If you hold a heavy vehicle licence and are aged 40 to 49, you need the psychological assessment.
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