MANAGERS CPC TRAINING
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A.I.M Commercial Services Ltd has been approved as a Driver CPC Centre and is able to deliver Driver CPC courses as per the EU Directive 2003/59. This came into force in all European Union Member States on Sept 10th 2008 for bus and coach drivers and from September 10th 2009 Goods Vehicle drivers were included. Since September 2014, holding only a vocational driving licence is not sufficient for anyone wishing to drive Goods Vehicle’s for employment, they need to obtain a Driver CPC Qualification.
Drivers need to have complete 35 hours of Driver CPC training every 5 years it is strongly recommended drivers attend one session per year allowing them to be updated should regulations change. Professional drivers of both lorries and buses only need to complete one set of training every 5 years, assuming the courses they attend are accredited to both licences – take with the training provider for more information on this. Employers have the responsibility to ensure all drivers they employ hold the correct certificate and Licence.
All course delivered by A.I.M Commercial Services Ltd are internationally approved which means they are both suitable for National and International drivers needing to obtain their qualification.
Update on Current EU and RTWTD regulations
Including fixed penalty information around the non-compliance of this subject. This can include a practical demonstration with various digital tachograph simulators.
Have an understanding of Health and Safety rules, Manual Handling, Causes and Prevention of Accidents. Safe Loading Practices, Types of Restraint, PPE, Vehicle Dimensions, Coupling and Uncoupling & Penalties Faced for Disregarding the Law.
Daily Defect Checks, Awareness of Safe Driving Behaviours including Speeding, Driver Tiredness, Use of Mobile Telephones, Drink, Drugs, Smoking Restrictions and Seat Belt Law.
Have a good knowledge and understanding about vulnerable road users and how to be considerate drivers. How to recognise conditions that may or will affect their capability to drive at an optimum level.
Driving Licence Categories and Minimum ages, Renewals & Health Issues, Fixed Penalty Points and Licence Endorsements, Vocational Qualifications and Renewals.
Update on the Highway Code, including Parking Restrictions, Loading/Unloading, London Congestion Charges, Accident and Breakdown Procedures including Emergency Aid Awareness.
Awareness of identifying and preventing industry threats. Plus ensuring the safety of your vehicle and the measures to help you do so.
Fuel-efficient driving techniques and alternative fuels. Minimising environmental impacts by reducing emissions. This is the approved course required for the FORS Gold training requirement.
Suitable for drivers and none drivers such as Workshop, Warehouse and Office staff. The course covers initial responses and follow up action to an emergency, CPR, wounds and bleeding, Epilepsy, minor injuries and major illnesses.
This course includes 3.5 hours classroom based training along with 3.5 hours practical bicycle training where delegates will take part in a familiarisation session and then head out into the local area on the bikes to gain an understanding of the road network from the perspective of a cyclist. A FORS approved qualification for the Silver submission.
An in-depth look into Operator Licencing, Legal Undertakings & Enforcements, Planned Preventative Maintenance including walkround checks, first use checks and OCRS, Driving Licencing, Safe Driving Behaviours, Drivers Hours Regulations, Safe Loading Practices and General Vehicle Dimensions.
An overview of ensuring vehicles are fit for purpose, Tachograph Requirements and Record Keeping, Awareness of Driver Health and its importance, Offences and Enforcement, Traffic Accident Procedures, Traffic Zones and Driver and Vehicle Safety.
Refresh basic Safety and Operator knowledge. Job specific loading and unloading knowledge in line with current legislation.
Provide/refresh basic powered pallet safety and operator knowledge. Job specific loading and unloading in line with current legislation.
