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ADR Initial & Refresher Training

All drivers within the scope of the Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Driver Training) Regulations 1996 must be trained and hold a Vocational Training Certificate issued by DVLA. This is required by UK regulations implementing the relevant EU directive. Courses must be approved by DfT and drivers must pass the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) examinations which are integrated in the courses. There are no 'grandfather rights' and compulsory refresher training must be completed within the five year expiry of the date of issue of the original certificate. The maximum number of delegates per course is 16. In-company courses can also be scheduled. Please note that time spent attending the ADR course will count as duty time under Driver Hours Law Regulations 561/2006

Certificate of Professional Competence In Road Haulage / Passenger Transport

National and International The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 was designed to implement EC Directives 96/26EC and subordinate legislation with regard to the occupation of road haulage operations. Please Note: In future, from a specified date, all new candidates taking the Transport Manager CPC exams will be required to also pass the international element. However, those who held a National CPC on the date specified will continue to be authorised to manage domestic operations and will be permitted to sit the international element to ‘upgrade’ to the full CPC qualification if they wish to be named on an international operator licence. The regulations state that an operator who seeks a standard National or International Licence MUST satisfy the Licensing Authority that he/she is either professionally competent or employs someone as a transport manager who is professionally competent and is of good repute. In this context, only an INDIVIDUAL PERSON can be professionally competent and to become this, the person must pass the CPC examinations set by the Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Society of Arts, Examinations Board (OCR). The examination for a National CPC consists of three modules (with a further module to cover International Operations). All three (or four if also taking the International exam) are set on the same day. To attain a CPC, ALL candidates must pass or have passed the core module 1. Freight National is achieved after additionally passing modules 2 and 4, or passing modules 1, 2 and 4 together. Freight International is achieved by holding passes in modules 1, 2 and 4 and additionally passing module 6; or, passing modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 together. Passenger National is achieved by holding module 1 and passing modules 3 and 5; or, passing modules 1, 3 and 5 together. Passenger International is achieved by holding modules 1, 3 and 5 and passing module 7; or, passing modules 1, 3, 5 and 7 together. The examinations take place four times a year in March, June, September and December. (Twice a year for International Passenger) A separate examination is required in order to obtain a passenger (bus and coach) operators licence. Courses for these are arranged according to demand.

Conflict Management Training

The course raises participants’ understanding of the background to conflict and the contribution they can make o either calming or escalating the confrontation. During the training day participants learn and practice key skills to build their confidence to maintain composure whilst de-escalating customer conflict.

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) Course

EC Directive 96/35 requires companies involved in the transport, distribution and loading of dangerous goods consigned by road, rail or inland waterway to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA). DGSAs are responsible for helping to prevent the adverse consequences of the risks inherent in such activities in relation to people, property and the environment. The directive requires that DGSAs shall be qualified by having taken and passed an approved examination and that they shall have been issued with a Vocational Training Certificate (VTC) before taking up their duties. There are no 'grandfather rights'. Every DGSA must pass the approved examinations.

Driver CPC - ADR Training Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road

The DSA has been considering industry requests for all or part of dangerous goods training be allowed to count towards the 35 hours of Periodic Training.

Driver CPC - Driver as Ambassador

The ‘Driver as Ambassador’ course is part of a programme of modules designed by Novadata to help individuals and the industry to continuously improve, in line with the <a href="http://www.novadata.co.uk/index.htm">Driver CPC</a> directive. Specifically, this module seeks to build on the more technical aspects of <a href="http://www.drivercpc-courses.co.uk//index.htm">Driver CPC</a> by encouraging drivers and managers to take responsibility for some of the wider concerns faced by the industry. Whether minimising stress or maximising customer care, this course enables participants to distinguish themselves and promote their companies thereby enhancing reputation.

Driver CPC - Driver Issues Incorporating Conflict Management

Jaupt Approved Course: To equip drivers with the knowledge and skills needed to reduce risk in their everyday work, and to deal with the range of challenging behaviours and situations that they can face.

Driver CPC - Drive Safe Stay Legal

A Constant thought in the minds of all professional drivers, is the need to work within the bounds of current legislation, regulation and government policies. With so many changes happening on such a regular basis, this course is designed to simplify the jargon, provide sensible practical solutions and support you to 'Stay Legal'.

Driver CPC - Manual Handling & Preventing Physical Risk

This course covers: Introduction to Health and Safety in the industry Manual Handling introduction Ergonomic dangers Practical Manual Handling Stress awareness and interaction with others Slips, trips and falls Accident and fault reporting Reducing collision accidents Legislation within the industry Fire awareness Use of Extinguishers Overhead hazards The use of banksmen

Driver CPC Stop, Load and Go

This new course addresses the important role a driver plays in safe loading and unloading of vehicles. It also gives the driver a detailed look at how to go about conducting thorough walkaround vehicle checks, including the safe coupling and uncoupling of trailers. Additionally, the driver will be made aware of the importance of vehicle braking systems, various load-handling systems plus an insight in to the regulations regarding the use of lifting and loading equipment.