CPC Driver TrainingT.M.S. Cumbria is pleased to be able to offer the following range of driver CPC courses and training to assist you in the running of your transport business.
We will be offering all our clients accredited training based around the application of the Regulations either on your premises or at our approved training school.
Qualification is by attendance so there are no tests or exams to take at the end of the course.
We are providing 5 courses each lasting 7 hours covering:
1. Driver's Hours & Tachograph Rules, WTD Regulations & Daily Walkaround checks.
2. Digital Tachographs, Employers & Driver's Responsibilities.
3. Vulnerable Road Users and Highway Code
4. First on the scene and Accidents
5. Loading and Load Security
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Course 1Drivers Hours and Tachograph Rules
The Tachograph
Employers legal responsibilities
Drivers legal responsibilities
Penalties
The chart - including centre-field requirements
Hand written entries - including manual recording, change of vehicle and defects
Mode switch selection - correct use of the switch
Drivers Hours and Tachograph rules - Regulation EC 561/2006 - EC 3821/85
To include -
Definition of "Days", "Weeks", "Fortnight",
Interpretation of the 4½ hr. driving rule, spread-over, daily driving limits,
daily rest, split rest, weekly rest and compensation requirements,
ferryboat and train journeys, multi-manned duties.
WTD regulations
Who is affected Non Mobile, Mobile Occasional workers and Self Employed
Definition of Working Time, Periods of Availability, Breaks
Weekly Working Time Limits (and how to calculate them)
Definition of Night work
Night working limits and Health Assessments
Reference periods
Holiday entitlement
Record keeping Requirements
Daily walk-around check
Driver Responsibilities / Employers Responsibilities
External Checks / Internal Checks
Monitoring the Road worthiness of your vehicle
System for Recording and Reporting Defects
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Course 2Digital Tachographs,
Employers & Drivers Responsibilities
Digital Tachograph
Vehicle Unit
Sensor
Speedometer
Tachograph Cards
Driver - legal responsibilities
Company - legal responsibilities
Control
Workshop
Using the Digital Tachograph
The Display
Card Insertion and Log In
Manual Entries
Activity Buttons - Mode Switch etc
UTC Time and Local Time
Driver Card - Log Off
Pictograms
Out of Scope Conditions
Ferry Crossings
Multi - Manning
Printouts
Understanding a printout
Various Types of Printouts
Operational Procedures
Mixed Tachographs (Analogue and Digital)
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Course 3Vulnerable Road Users and Highway Code
To improve the drivers knowledge of the highway code and identify vulnerable road users.
Vulnerable Road Users/Highway Code - Pedestrians
LGV and PCV awareness of Pedestrians
Vulnerable Road Users/Highway Code - Cyclists/Motor Cyclists
LGV and PCV awareness of Cyclists/Motor Cyclists
Vulnerable Road Users/Highway Code - Horse Riders
LGV and PCV awareness of Horse Riders
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Course 4First on the Scene and Accidents
By the end of the course the drivers will understand what to do if they are first on the scene of an accident.
Subject areas include:-
Accidents
Highway Code
Instructions in writing
Action to be taken in an emergency
Legal requirements
Accident reports
Licence implications
Vehicle Maintenance
Health and Safety
Tiredness, alcohol and drugs
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Course 5 Loading and Load Security.
By the end of the course the drivers will have sufficient knowledge regarding loads and loading , to ensure they are safe and legal on the road.
Covering codes of practice and general safety issues.
Subject areas include:-
Fixed Penalties
The law
The science
Load movement during a journey
Load security, restraint
Effect of wind, hills, rough surfaces, braking, acceleration
Roping and sheeting
Methods of loading, load distribution and weights, curtain siders, containers
Load calculations
Animals
O licence obligations
Manual handling, high, heavy, wide and long loads
Dangerous goods
Workplace transport safety
Driver security
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ContactContact Us either by contact us button at top of page or details below:
W. Hamilton TMS Cumbria Ltd
Unit P Hadrian Enterprise Park,
Haltwhistle,
Northumberland .
NE49 0EX
United Kingdom
Phone: 01434 322879 and ask for Billy
Email: info@tmscumbria.co.uk
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