Transport Managers ‘Refresher Training’ is a 2 day course that provides a comprehensive overview of the operator licensing regime and is often attended upon the recommendation of the Traffic Commissioner and may be a condition of obtaining/ retaining an Operator Licence.
Some Operators decide to complete this 2 day course prior to an interaction with the Traffic Commissioner in order to demonstrate their commitment to complying with the requirements of their Operator Licence.
Due to the current COVID issues, these 2 days are completed ONLINE via a Zoom platform.
The course costs just £295+VAT for the first delegate – additional delegates from the same business may attend the same course at half price(£147.50+VAT).
**For an additional £8.75 charge (no VAT) 7hrs can be uploaded to Jaupt for Driver CPC periodic training against Day one.
Attendees will receive an attendance certificate that they can submit to the Central Licencing Office in Leeds if required.
Course Content.
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Day One covers the procedures and systems required to ensure operators comply with their legal undertakings.
The objective of the day is to give a comprehensive overview of the Operator Licencing requirements, whilst at the same time giving Operators the opportunity to discuss specific issues faced by their businesses. Including,
- Operator Licence System,
- Operator Commitments,
- Maintaining Online Records, Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS),
- EU Drivers Hours,
- Working Time Directive,
- Workforce agreements,
- Record keeping,
- Tachographs,
- Driver Licencing,
- Vehicle Maintenance (DVSA Guide to Roadworthiness),
- Road Traffic Management and Enforcement,
- Dangerous Goods Movements (Road Haulage Only!),
- Speed Limits & Traffic Regulations,
- International Aspects of Transport,
- The Authorities & Public Enquiries,
- Enforcement (DVSA and Police responsibilities),
- Dealing with the Traffic Commissioner
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Day Two examines a lot of the content from Day One in more detail, including worked scenarios and candidates have the opportunity to apply the knowledge to their own personal circumstances.
It covers the procedures and systems required to ensure operators comply with their legal undertakings, including,
- more detailed examination of the role of the Transport Manger
- A.R.S. (Attributes a TM must have physically and mentally to do the job correctly),
- Statuary Documentation,
- TM Responsibilities,
- Skills Session (Costing),
- Skills Session (Scheduling),
- Skills Session (Licencing),
- Impact Of Non-Compliance,
- Good Repute And The Protection Of,
- Company Policy/Best Practice Discussion
At the end of the Course time is allocated for attendees to ask questions pertaining to their individual circumstances.
Attendees will receive an attendance certificate on completion of both days.