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Who Should Attend
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Drivers with “acquired rights” (sometimes known as “grandfather rights”) who passed their test before September 2008 (PSV).
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Drivers who need to acquire 7 hours towards their 35 hours of periodic training.
Course Aim
To provide candidates with a thorough understanding of the responsibilities of a driver including health issues that are common to the professional driver. Candidates will also gain a knowledge of disability & equality awareness including legislation and how to deal with situations that could arise.
Training Methods
A proportion of hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises, supplemented with classroom based tutorials.
Driver CPC Approved
Yes – 7 Hours (course M13)
Ratios
Locations
Cardiff, Swansea, Client Site.
Additional Information
Delegates attending this course must have a valid licence for the categories they drive & must present a driving licence when attending the course.
COTS are fully approved by JAUPT to deliver Driver CPC periodic training.
Course content
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Drivers health
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Drivers behaviour and attitude
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Defensive driving
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Company image
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Bus and coach accessibility and the public service vehicle accessibility regulations 2000
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Compliance & monitoring by enforcement bodies e.g HSE, DVSA
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Duties of staff & conductors
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Mobility aids including wheel chairs & scooters
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Other disabilities including the use of guide dogs
