DRIVER CPC PERIODIC TRAINING COURSES AVAILABLE NOW!!!

21st August 2009

Devised by Drivers for Drivers…

Unlike many other Drivers CPC courses, at Right Track Training Solutions, we take pride in the fact that our Drivers CPC course has been devised by Drivers, for Drivers.

We deliver courses that are easy to understand in an industry related approach that drivers can easily connect with. This makes the training experience all the more enjoyable, benefiting your organisation by helping to enhance Driver efficiency and productivity.

The development team at Right Track Training Solutions all come from a background of Drivers, Transport Managers and varying other Transport Training Roles. Devised in combination with industry best practice procedures and time served experiences, Right Track Training Solutions are confident that our vast selection of Driver CPC subject matter is the right option for your operation and for your Drivers, ultimately the best judges will be the Drivers themselves.

The professional competence and occupational underpinning knowledge that your drivers will gain from this training, will ultimately reflect in their professional performance and the quality of service reflected onwards to your customers.

What is Driver CPC?

Driver CPC is being introduced across the European Union to maintain high driving standards and improve road safety. All professional bus, coach and lorry drivers, new and existing, must hold a Driver CPC if they want to drive for a living.

Who does Driver CPC Periodic Training apply to?

The Drivers CPC applies to all new and existing drivers who hold a vocational licence.

• Existing Drivers (LGV) – All vocational drivers of vehicle categories C1, C or C+E or C1+E, who have acquired rights (passed test before 10th September 2009), will need to complete 35 hours Periodic Training before 10th September 2014.

• New Entrants – Persons wishing to acquire categories C1, C or C+E (after September 10th 2009) must pass the initial Driver CPC exam at the DSA Test Centre. To acquire the aforementioned categories there are 4 modules as listed below:

Module 1 – Drivers Theory Test

Module 2 – Drivers CPC Theory Test (includes 11 case studies)

Module 3 – Practical Driving Test

Module 4 – Drivers CPC Practical (to include Pre-operation vehicle checks)

Once the initial qualification has been passed, periodic training must then be completed.

How much training is needed?

All drivers will need to complete a minimum of 35 hours of periodic training every five years. The training will require attendance at courses but will not require drivers to take or pass further examinations.

When will it start?

• Bus and Coach drivers – 10th September 2008
• Lorry drivers – 10th September 2009

What is periodic training?

Periodic training is continuing professional development for bus, coach and lorry drivers. It carries on throughout the professional driver’s career – no matter how infrequently they drive. The minimum length of a training course is 7 hours.

Where a course of 7 hours is split into two parts the second part must start within 24 hours of the completion of the first part. It is important that you allow yourself enough time to complete your training within the five year period. There is no advantage in delaying your periodic training.

The sooner you train, the sooner your knowledge and skills will be refreshed and updated, which will enhance your professionalism. Driver CPC requires you to complete a minimum of 35 hours of periodic training during every five year cycle for as long as you wish to continue driving professionally.

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Right Track launches new Microsoft Office 2007 courses!!!

7th July 2009

The Microsoft Office 2007 system helps you simplify the challenges of today's workplace.

We have courses available in the following programs:

• Excel 2007
• Word 2007
• PowerPoint 2007
• Outlook 2007
• Access 2007

Our courses are aimed at demystifying Microsoft Office 2007 and getting you up to speed quickly. Your experienced tutor will point out the main differences between versions of the software, as well as introducing new features!

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HSE First Aid at Work Update

24 November 2008

Get ready for the change....

HSE intends to introduce the changes to most first aid training courses from 1st October 2009, so employer duty holders will need to implement them from this date.

• Firstly, the four day First Aid at Work course will be reduced to three days.
• Secondly, the Appointed Person (Emergecy First Aid) will become HSE Emergency First Aid at Work and HSE registered companies will be able to provide this training.
• Thirdly, any learners who qualify as First Aiders after 1st October 2009, should undertake to do a 3hour HSE Basic Skills Refresher annually until the third year which is when they would re qualify on the first aid certificate.
• Fourthly, HSE Requalification First Aid at Work Training remains 2 days but the basic skill refresher will be undertaken.

Employers will not be required to retrain all their first aiders as soon as the implementation date is reached. First aiders with a valid First Aid at Work certificate will only enter the new arrangements when their certificate expires. This means that it will take three years post implementation before all first aiders in the workplace are captured within the new training structure.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us, and we will be happy to help!

How many First Aiders at Work do we need? www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/firstaid.htm

What should we have in our First Aid Box? www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/faqs.htm#fabox

Frequently Asked Questions www.hse.gov.uk/firstaid/faqs.htm

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Right Track are delighted to add Matrix Accreditation to their portfolio.

03 July 2008

This accreditation allows Right Track Training Solutions to deliver initial advice and guidance, to prospective and existing candidates, thus ensuring they are on the 'Right Track' for achieving their aspirations and goals, which can enhance career prospects.

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