Who Should Attend

• Drivers with “acquired rights” (sometimes known as “grandfather rights”) who passed their test before September 2009 (LGV). 

• Drivers who need to acquire 7 hours towards their 35 hours of periodic training.

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Course Outline

To provide delegates with a knowledge and understanding of the graduated fxed penalty and OCRS systems. To remind drivers of certain legal restrictions on LGV/PSVs. To consider the driving licence system, its categories, restrictions and requirements. To refresh knowledge of the Highway Code and to understand the requirement for a daily vehicle check by drivers.

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Training Methods
A classroom based course supplemented with tutorials and videos.

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Driver CPC Approved

Yes – 7 Hours (course M2)

Ratios

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Locations

Cardiff, Swansea, Client Site.

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Additional Information

In order to claim Driver Certificate of Professional Competence credit, delegates attending this course must have a valid licence for categories C, C1, C1+E, C+E, and must present a driving licence when attending the course.
COTS are fully approved by JAUPT to deliver Driver CPC periodic training.

 

Course content

• Requirements of and exemptions from Driver CPC

• The practical effects of the Operator licensing system

• The classifcation and requirements of the driver licensing system

• Medicals and other requirements of the driver licensing system

• Drink/drug driving

• The Graduated Fixed Penalty system

• The OCRS system

• The use of seat belts and mobile phones

• The Trade licence system

• The Highway Code

• Vehicle maximum weights, lengths and projecting loads

• The daily vehicle check

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