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.

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.

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 evaluation

All participants will be expected to demonstrate their understanding by continuous assessment during the course