This course will ensure delegates acquire a full understanding of EC and domestic drivers’ hours, working time and competent tachograph record keeping, covering both analogue and digital use.
Driver Essentials
Course Content
- Introduction to Drivers Hours regulations: GB Domestic and EU 561/2006
- Daily driving limits & break requirements.
- Daily and weekly rest requirements
- Reduced / Split rests
- Weekly and fortnightly limits
- Multi-manning
- Ferry crossings
- Responsibilities and penalties
- Definition of working time
- Definition of night work
- Night working limits
- Analogue Tachograph operation
- Digital Tachograph operation
- Lost card procedures
- Tachograph Operational Procedures
- Printouts and interpretation
- Penalties for Infringements
- Quick guide to the Daily Walk around
- Check and defect reporting
Suitable For
This course will contribute towards compulsory DCPC training required for all drivers, new and existing, who drive professionally and require a LGV licence to work. It is being conducted by a JAUPT approved training centre.
Course Outcome
On completion of the 7 hours of training, your hours will be uploaded onto the R&E website
Course Information
Code: 7872/1614
Duration: 7 hours
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Duration: 7 hours
This course will contribute towards compulsory DCPC training required for all drivers, new and existing, who drive professionally and require a LGV licence to work. It is being conducted by a JAUPT approved training centre.
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Course Dates
Date | Duration | Location | Class Size | Related Course Module | Price | ||
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21/02/2015 | 7 hours | Derbyshire | 10 | N/A | £60 (+ £8.75 upload fee) | Fully Booked | |
28/02/2015 | 7 hours | Derbyshire | 10 | N/A | £60 (+ £8.75 upload fee) | Fully Booked | |
14/02/2015 | 7 hours | Derbyshire | 10 | N/A | £60 + £8.75 upload fee (for 7 hours) | Fully Booked | |
07/03/2015 | 7 hours | Derbyshire | 10 | N/A | £60 (+ £8.75 upload fee) | Fully Booked | |
14/03/2015 | 7 hours | Derbyshire | 10 | N/A | £60 (+ £8.75 upload fee) | Fully Booked | |
21/03/2015 | 7 hours | Derbyshire | 10 | N/A | £60 (+ £8.75 upload fee) | Fully Booked | |
28/03/2015 | 7 hours | Derbyshire | 10 | N/A | £60 (+ £8.75 upload fee) | Fully Booked | |
18/04/2015 | 7 hours | Derbyshire | 10 | N/A | £60 (+ £8.75 upload fee) | Fully Booked |