Start date: 29 May 2024
Duration: 5 hours (9.30am – 2.30pm)
Location: Online via Zoom
Certificate: Certificate of Completion from FTA Ireland
Cost: €135
Course code: 19694
Programme overview
This course is aimed at managers, supervisors and transport planners involved with transport operations in the private and public sector. This training course is designed to help managers, supervisors and administrative staff understand the driving and working time rules that govern commercial/passenger vehicle drivers. It explains the rules regarding driving time, break and rest periods
It is also ideal for anyone who wishes to update their transport legislation knowledge to the latest standards; and those who are committing to their continued professional development as a transport professional.
The subsidised cost of this programme is €135
The programme will be delivered remotely through Zoom.
The course provider, FTA Ireland, will contact participants with the link to the course.
Who should attend?
- Anyone who wishes to learn about drivers’ hours rules and the relationship with working time regulations.
- Those who are committing to their continued professional development as a transport professional.
- Candidates preparing for a full Transport Manager CPC – primer course.
Course objectives/aims
Following this training participants should have:
- Increased confidence when having complex discussions with drivers and/or managers relating to drivers’ hours rules
- Peace of mind that you are operating legally
- Knowledge about where to find the answers to complex issues or operational anomalies
Course Content
- Legislation on EU Drivers’ Hours.
- Working Time Regulations.
- Road Traffic Act.
- Employer and driver obligations.
- Written records for drivers exempt from EU Rules.
- Best practice for monitoring compliance.
- Analysis and problem solving.
- Management of analogue and digital tachograph.
- Practical demonstration using tachograph simulator unit.
- Latest technology using turning point to create an interactive training course.
Course Timetable
This is a virtual course delivered by FTA Ireland via Zoom.
The course will take place over 5 hours.
Course Evaluation
All participants will be expected to demonstrate their understanding by continuous assessment during the course.
Requirements
A knowledge of road transport operations with an emphasis on driver hours and the working time directive.
Certification
On completion of this course a certificate of attendance will be issued to all participants.
Terms & Conditions
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