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Level 2 Driving Goods Vehicles
Overview:
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You will be observed by an assessor, carrying out your normal working duties. Your assessor will ask you questions and check your knowledge and understanding and will also conduct two driving assessments with you.
Course Duration:
6 - 12 Months
Entry Requirements:
You must be working in the transport industry with the relevant driving licence
Course Outline:
Mandatory Units: You must complete all of these
Unit 1: Monitoring the loading of the vehicle by others 1.1 Prepare the vehicle for loading 1.2 Monitor the loading of the vehicle
Unit 2: Completing Pre-driving preperations 2.1 Identifying vehicle instruments and controls 2.2 Complete vehicle and safety checks 2.3 Complete vehicle and load documentation
Unit 3: Maintaining the safety and the security of the load, self and property 3.1 Identify the legal, safety and operating requirements for the vehicle and the load 3.2 Protect the vehicle and load from security risks
Unit 4: Maintaining awareness of driving conditions 4.1 Assess the effects of driving conditions 4.2 Monitor the load during driving 4.3 Contribute to safety of self, vehicle, load and other road users
Unit 5: Operating the vehicle system 5.1 Operate and monitor instruments and controls 5.2 Ensure the efficient and careful use of the vehicle
Unit 6: Driving the vehicle on public roads 6.1 Position the vehicle on the road 6.2 Control the speed of the vehicle 6.3 Overtake other vehicles 6.4 Brake the vehicle within a limited space 6.5 Control the vehicle in an emergency
Unit 7: Driving the vehicle in restricted spaces 7.1 Select a space for manoeuvring the vehicle 7.2 Manoeuvre the vehicle in restricted spaces
Additional Units:
Unit 8: Uploading the vehicle 8.1 Comply with proof-of-delivery requirements 8.2 Assist the unloading of the vehicle
Unit 10: Coupling and uncoupling the vehicle 10.1 Couple the vehicle 10.2 Uncouple the vehicle
Learning Outcomes:
NVQ Level 2 Driving Goods Vehicles
Assessment:
You will be assessed by the following methods:
Observations, Questioning, Witness Testimonies, Photographic evidence - supplementary product evidence and professional discussion