HGV CPC Periodic Training Courses

Course Information

Pre-requisites

1. HGV licence
2. Driver CPC card

Aims

Primary Objectives -

The purpose of the Fuel Efficient Driving & Safety on The Road Course is to enable candidates to become economical drivers, not only to make a big difference financially but also to benefit the environment in contributing to the reduction of CO2 and other harmful vehicle emission. Candidates will become aware of how a safe and fuel efficient driver reflects upon the organisation, cause less injuries and fatalities on the roads; reduce accident damage and unproductive downtime for vehicle repair; how fuel efficiency can improve profit margins; lower costs and improve environmental performance.

Course Information

Pre-requisites

1. HGV licence
2. Driver CPC card

Aims

Primary Objectives -

• Drivers will be confident in their understanding of working time and be fully competent in Tachograph record keeping covering both analogue and digital use.
• Candidates will become aware of how a safe and fuel efficient driver reflects upon the organisation,
  • Cause less injuries and fatalities on the roads;
  • Reduce accident damage and unproductive downtime for vehicle repair;
  • How fuel efficiency can improve profit margins; lower costs and improve environmental performance.

Course Information

Training Duration

Pre-requisites

1. HGV licence

2. Driver CPC card

Aims

Primary Objectives -

• Describe the adverse effects of alcohol and other stimulants as well as fatigue and other distractions
• Explain what the law and guidelines state regarding a professional drivers physical and mental state
• Recognise the indicators of stress and explain how to seek help
• Explain the role of the driver in maintaining positive customer relations and customer retention
• Decide the best action to take in order to resolve conflicts at work Identify and report security issues.

Course Information

Pre-requisites

1. HGV licence
2. Driver CPC card

Aims

• Provide the professional driver with an overall understanding on their roles and responsibilities thus minimising errors in compliance.

Primary Objectives -

• The course will ensure drivers acquire a full understanding of EU and domestic drivers' ours and working time.
• Together with an overview of digital Tachographs, Daily Walk Round Checks and Defect Reporting.

Course Information

Pre-requisites

1. HGV licence
2. Driver CPC card

Aims

• The Emergency First Aid at Work training course is designed to enable people designated
  as a First Aider to carry out appropriate first aid in an emergency situation at work

Primary Objectives -

At the end of the course the candidate will be able to manage a casualty who is injured at work, whilst waiting for more qualified medical help to arrive.

• Candidates will have knowledge of the legal requirement of First Aid at Work, be able to undertake simple record keeping of treatment given, and accident reporting (RIDDOR).
• They will gain knowledge of emergency procedures and be awarded with a recognised First Aid qualification.

Course Information

Training Duration

7 hours

Pre-requisites

1. HGV licence

2. Driver CPC card

Aims

To ensure drivers know how to load a vehicle safely, to use the appropriate equipment correctly and to better understand the risks to their and others safety if loads are not correctly secured.
To ensure drivers understand the importance of health and safety, including mental health in the workplace and the key role that they play.  Also, that they fully comprehend the responsibilities of the employer and how they must go about raising concerns and reporting health and safety issues.

Primary Objectives -

• Understand the hazards of unsafe loading;
• Know how to load the vehicle safely;
• Know the legislation regarding loading and construction and use;
• Know how to distribute loads correctly;
• Know how to determine the dimensions of the vehicle;
• Understand the dangers of unsecured loads;
• Know how to avoid overloading.

Also

• Demonstrate knowledge of health and safety principles and legislation;
• Identify what constitutes a hazard, risk, and accident in the workplace;
• Describe the correct procedures to follow and the PPE to use;
• Explain how to find information and raise concerns regarding health and safety and report accidents at work;
• Explain the obligations and responsibilities of both employers and employees on and off site;
• Show an understanding of the risk and route risk assessment process;
• Demonstrate how to handle loads safely;
• Explain the risks associated with water-bound hazards and identify other potential hazards.

Course Information

Pre-requisites

1. HGV licence
2. Driver CPC card

Aims

• To ensure drivers’ receive a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of UK traffic laws,
  incident reporting, how to deal with being first on the scene and vulnerable road users.

Primary Objectives -

• The course will equip the driver with insightful hints and tips, so they and other road users can stay safer on the roads.