Driver CPC Courses
CONTENTS DRIVER SAFETY AWARENESS 3 DRIVERS HOURS 4 FIRST AID 5 SAFER URBAN DRIVING / VULNERABLE ROAD USERS 6 TRAFFIC LAW AND SAFETY CHECKS 7
Driver here Safety Awareness At the end of the course, drivers will have refreshed their knowledge on the Highway Code and the risks associated with driving. This course has been created for those drivers with 'acquired rights', often referred to as 'grandfather rights' and who passed their PCV test before September 2008 and their LGV test before September 2009. The course covers a broad range of topics and acts as a good refresher course. The course is also registered for CPC requirements, contributing 7 hours towards the 35 hours of periodic training. Risks and consequences Exploring the benefits of change Recognition of and effective speed management inappropriate/excessive speed Hazard awareness and forward planning Factors affecting driver performance Eco driving techniques Highway Code knowledge Recognise attributes of a good driver Identify speed limits All LGV & PCV drivers registered with the DVLA and undertaking their 35 hours of periodic training. Classroom Identify risks and hazards to vulnerable road users Recognise the need for personal coping strategies Identify factors affecting driver performance Recognise factors affecting fuel economy 7 hours Ratio 1:20 Refresh necessary knowledge
Drivers here Hours At the end of the course, drivers will be able to explain key features of the EU regulations around Driver's Hours. This course has been created for those drivers with 'acquired rights', often referred to as 'grandfather rights' and who passed their PCV test before September 2008 and their LGV test before September 2009. The course is also registered for CPC requirements, contributing 7 hours towards the 35 hours of periodic training. Requirements of and exemptions from Driver CPC EU 561/2006 (drivers hours regulations) British domestic rules Drivers hours and tacho infringements Digital and analogue tachographs Graduated fixed penalty system Seven hours contribution to Driver CPC Explain EU drivers' regulations and exemptions, why we have them and the consequences of a breach Describe Working Time Directive and how it affects drivers subject to and exempt from EU561/2006 Identification of drivers' hours and tachograph infringements Explain main features of analogue and digital tachographs and downloading requirements for both driver and vehicle data All LGV & PCV drivers registered with the DVLA and undertaking their 35 hours of periodic training. Classroom 7 hours Ratio 1:20 Explain driver responsibilities
First here Aid At the end of the course, drivers will have confidence and feel empowered to help when coming across a collision or traffic incident. This course has been created for those drivers with 'acquired rights', often referred to as 'grandfather rights' and who passed their PCV test before September 2008 and their LGV test before September 2009. The course is also registered for CPC requirements, contributing 7 hours towards the 35 hours of periodic training. There are also external benefits for the drivers required to assist with an injury in the workplace or at home. Requirements of and exemptions from Driver CPC Basic First Aid What to do when coming across a road traffic collision involving casualties First Aid in the workplace & accident reporting Epi Pens What are they and their importance? First Aid kit Seven hours contribution to Driver CPC Provide drivers with knowledge and understanding of the principles of First Aid Identify the role and responsibilities of a First Aider Describe how to complete an accident report form Identify the First Aid equipment available and how it can be used safely All LGV & PCV drivers registered with the DVLA and undertaking their 35 hours of periodic training. Classroom 7 hours Ratio 1:20
here Safer Urban Driving / Vulnerable Road Users At the end of the course, drivers will be able to identify high risk areas and manoeuvres likely to cause conflict with vulnerable road users. This course has been created for those drivers with 'acquired rights', often referred to as 'grandfather rights' and who passed their PCV test before September 2008 and their LGV test before September 2009. The course is also registered for CPC requirements, contributing 7 hours towards the 35 hours or periodic training. Requirements of and exemptions from Driver CPC Risks for vulnerable road users Experience what it feels like to be a vulnerable road user in an urban environment Hazards and incidents and how to avoid danger Blind spots and risks associated with them Highway Code Rules Drivers responsibilities Seven hours contribution to Driver CPC Support employers tendering for business where FORS recognition is required, as FORS approved Experience what it feels like to be a vulnerable road user in an urban environment Recognise hazards and incidents and how to avoid danger Describe where the blind spots are around the vehicle All LGV drivers registered with the DVLA and undertaking their 35 hours of periodic training. Classroom and practical 7 hours Ratio of 2:12 Explain Highway Code Rules regarding vulnerable road users and drivers responsibilities
here Traffic Law and Safety Checks At the end of the course, drivers will be able to explain how the law and safety checks are essential for the safety and wellbeing of all road users and the consequences of law infringements. This course has been created for those drivers with 'acquired rights', often referred to as 'grandfather rights' and who passed their PCV test before September 2008 and their LGV test before September 2009. The course is also registered for CPC requirements, contributing 7 hours towards the 35 hours of periodic training. Requirements of and exemptions from Driver CPC Aspects of the Operator Licence system Driver licencing and medical requirements Drink & drug driving Operator Compliance Risk Score Graduated fixed penalty system Road traffic law and the Highway Code The trade licence system Daily checks London Congestion & Low Emission Zone All LGV & PCV drivers registered with the DVLA and undertaking their 35 hours of periodic training. Classroom Seven hours contribution to Driver CPC Explain the difference between Operator Licences Describe driving licence and medical requirements for professional drivers Explain the drink and drug driving legislation, effects on the driver and difference between England and Scotland Explain the graduated fixed penalty system Describe the Operator Compliance Risk Score Identify top five driver infringements and vehicle defects Describe key legal responsibilities for the driver 7 hours Ratio 1:20