Training

The course is designed for those who need to obtain the Transport Management CPC Qualification to act as transport manager for a road transport business (haulage and passenger). It is also beneficial for those who want to upskill and enhance their career opportunities. The course is delivered on a part-time basis to enable students sufficient
time to study and review material between classes and work commitments.

Course duration
100 hours tuition

Course schedule

October

• Wednesday 5^th, Thursday 6^th, Friday 7^th
• Wednesday 12^th, Thursday 13^th, Friday 14^th
• Wednesday 19^th, Thursday 20^th, Friday 21^st

November

• Wednesday 9^th, Thursday 10^th, Friday 11^th
• Wednesday 16^th, Thursday 17^th, Friday 18^th

Exam date

7th December 2022

The exam is now an Open Book format allowing candidates to bring their CILT training manual to the exam. The examinations are set and run by CILT (The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport).

Training delivery
This course is trainer-led and will be delivered online via Zoom.
Daily 9am-1pm and 2-5pm

Cost €1250
• CILT training manual
• FTA Ireland designed study workbooks & copies of past papers
• Mock exams
Exam Fee: €285 per person paid directly to CILT by trainee
when registering for the exam (online registration & payment)

Register here

As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.

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

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 haulage operator 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.

Demonstration throughout using practical templates.

Course content

The course will cover the following topics:

• Operator licencing

• RTOL criteria

• RTOL conditions

• Compliance

• Professional competence

• Fatigue management

• Record keeping

• Driver competence

• Digital cards

• Roadworthiness

• CoVORI

• Enforcement

• Safe and legal loads

• Customer care

• Contractor and agency management

• Health and safety

• COVID-19 requirements

• Sustainable operations

• Smart tachographs

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.

As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.

As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.

As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.

As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.

As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.

As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.

As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.

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