Description
On successful completion of the programme, delegates should be able to:- Demonstrate an improved understanding of the responsibilities associated with professional driving.- Recognise common road, vehicle, workplace and environmental hazards and take appropriate action to reduce risk.- Apply safer driving principles when operating in normal, challenging and adverse conditions.- Interpret and respond appropriately to road signs, road markings, traffic controls and other information provided to road users.- Explain the potential consequences of failing to comply with road traffic law, workplace procedures and professional driving requirements.- Identify vulnerable road users and describe how professional drivers can reduce the risks they present to pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and others.- Understand how driver attitude, behaviour, concentration and decision-making can contribute to either safer driving or increased risk.- Apply appropriate procedures during vehicle breakdowns, roadside emergencies, collisions and other unexpected events.- Explain the importance of accident prevention, risk assessment, hazard identification and safe systems of work.- Demonstrate an understanding of safe vehicle manoeuvring and the importance of effective communication between drivers and banksmen where appropriate.- Recognise the limitations created by vehicle size, blind spots, restricted visibility and the working environment.- Understand the importance of carrying out appropriate vehicle and safety checks before and during work activities.- Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies, including protecting the scene, communicating effectively and following organisational and emergency procedures.- Demonstrate greater awareness of workplace transport safety and the risks associated with activities such as reversing, loading, unloading, tail-lift use and working around vehicles.- Apply knowledge gained during the training to realistic situations encountered during professional driving duties.- Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, passengers, members of the public and other road users where safety may be affected.- Recognise when a situation is becoming unsafe and take appropriate action, including stopping an activity where necessary.- Understand the importance of reporting accidents, incidents, near misses and safety concerns through the appropriate procedures.- Develop a proactive approach to road safety and occupational safety rather than relying solely on reacting after an incident has occurred.- Maintain and develop professional knowledge through continuing learning, reflection and the application of safe working practices.
Module A: Drivers CPC and Basic Drivers Hours
Module B: Highway Code Updates
Module C: Highway Code and Road Signs
Module D: Daily Defect Checks
Module E: Safe Loading and Load Securing
Module F: Digital Tachograph and Record Keeping
Module G: Driving in Adverse Weather
Module H: Urban and Rural Driving
Module I: Accident and Emergency Awareness
Module J: Fuel Efficiency
Module K: Driver Health and Wellbeing
Module L: Banksman Training
Subject Areas
- Vehicle Systems (Transmission)
- Vehicle Systems (Safety)
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Vulnerable Road Users
- Loading/Unloading (LGV)
- Legislation (Hours/WTD/Regs)
- Legislation for Carriage of Goods
- Health, Safety & Emergencies
- Personal Health & Wellbeing
- Physical/Mental Health & Wellbeing
- First Aid