The course is aimed at managers and supervisors involved with transport operations in the private and public sector. The course will provide an overview of the Road transport operations licensing system and highlight employers’ and drivers’ responsibilities. It also details the many other areas of legislation that directly affect the operator licence obligations, such as drivers’ hour’s rules and the safety of loads on vehicles
Course Objectives/Aims
The general aim of the course is to develop a knowledge of road transport law. More specifically, it is to cover the legal framework surrounding the operator licensing system and demonstrate the importance of road safety legislation. This includes highlighting the powers of the enforcement agencies such as: The Minister, RSA, HSA and the penalties for non- compliance, both for the vehicle operator and/or driver.
Course Content
Following this training delegates should be able to:
Topic 1: Understand the fundamentals of the Road Haulage Operator Licensing system and Commercial Roadworthiness Act.
Topic 2: Appreciate the powers of the enforcement authorities and the Minister of Transport.
Topic 3: Distinguish the main features of driver’s hours laws.
Topic 4: Express the difference between driver license categories.
Topic 5: Appreciate the general principles of safe loading of vehicles.
Topic 6: Help ensure compliance with transport legislation and general road safety compliance.
Topic 7: Feel more confident discussing road transport legislation with driving staff.
Who should attend?
- Anyone who wishes to update their transport legislation
knowledge to the latest standards. - Those who are committing to their continued professional
development as a transport professional.
Course evaluation
Participants will be provided with a course notebook to accompany the course. The notebook acts as a course hand out that participants can use to take notes and complete group exercises throughout the day.
Duration
1 day per course.
Participants
Maximum 16 per course.
Requirements
A knowledge of road transport.
Certification
- On completion of this course a certificate of attendance will be
issued to all participants.
Why choose FTA Ireland in-company training?
Value for money
significant savings for members on the price of our public courses.
Convenience
on-site training eliminates the need for expenditure and time allowances for staff travel.
Consistency
FTA Ireland’s Quality Assurance (QA) processes ensure standardized delivery across Ireland – crucial for evaluating training effectiveness and promoting excellence
Flexibility
through an element of content control increases relevancy and alignment with your systems and policies, and the option to bespoke training to match your business objectives.
High standards
with our expert trainers using their wealth of experience to tailor courses to your company needs and requirements.