Description
By the end if this course Drivers will be able to:
· Recognise the meaning of compliance and identify the obligations and responsibilities of operators, engineers, and drivers
· Describe the role of the CPC scheme in maintaining compliance.
· Explain how the Operator Compliance Risk Score and the Earned Recognition Schemes work
· Describe the audit process and be more aware of other schemes such as FORS
· Explain driver hours rules and tachograph usage.
· Demonstrate knowledge of defect checking and reporting.
· Explain the Fixed Penalty Scheme.
· Recognise the importance of the driver in an operation.
· Explain how telematic systems work and their benefits.
· Identify the role the driver plays in reducing emissions and decide how to apply more fuel-efficient driving behaviours.
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Customer Service
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Legislation for Carriage of Passengers
- Professional Driver & Company Issues