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Driver CPC - Driving for Work

This course is designed for drivers of goods vehicles operating in a sector in which regulatory exemptions are utilised. It provides an overview of the operator licensing system and highlights both a driver’s and an employer’s responsibilities, as well as detailing the many other areas of legislation that directly feed into the operator licence obligations. 

Benefits of attending 

• A better understanding of variant responsibilities whilst driving vehicles. 
• Receive up-to-date transport information and regulatory provisions in relation to driving under transport law exemptions. 
• Improve knowledge in relation to the operator licensing requirements and legal implications of non-compliance by both driver and company. 

Course content 

• Operator licensing 
• Driver responsibilities to include: 
  • Drivers’ hours and working hours 
  • Winter maintenance 
  • Emergencies 
  • Vehicle and trailer maintenance checks 
  • Coupling and uncoupling of trailers 
  • Loading and securing plant and machinery 
  • Consequences of insecure loads and overloading 

Course duration 

• 1 day (7 hours excluding lunch and breaks)
• Maximum 20 delegates depending on facilities
• 7 hours upload is recorded on the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency database for Driver CPC for this course

Price 

• Price will include the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) upload fee of currently £8.75 per 7-hour block (subject to change at the discretion of DVSA)
• Please notify us of any special requirements or access arrangements at the time of booking. 
• Course available for Consortium Members
• For more information please email training@fta.co.uk or call 03717 11 22 22