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Contents About DriveTech Page 4 Why DriveTech Page 4 DriveTech Accreditations and Standards Page 5 Risk Management Journey Page 6 Driver CPC Courses Daily Vehicle Checks Page 8 Driver Compliance Page 8 Driver Fitness and Wellbeing Page 8 Professional Driver and the Highway Code Page 8 Reversing and Manoeuvring Page 8 Safe and Secure Loading Page 8 Tachograph and Drivers Hours Page 8 Winter Driving Page 8 Driving Today Page 8 Managing Your Speed Page 8 Real World In-Vehicle Page 8 Sharing the Road Page 9 Stress and Addiction Page 9 Tachograph Workshop Page 9 FORS Members Accredited Workshops LoCITY Driving Course Page 9 Safer Urban Driving Page 9 Staying Legal Page 9 TruckSmart Page 9 VanSmart Page 9 Professional Driving Courses Advanced Driving Diploma Page 10 Advanced Driving Diploma Train-the-Trainer Page 10 In-house Assessor’s Programme Page 10 Commercial Course Design Package Page 10 Driver Quality Monitoring (DQM) for Bus Drivers Page 10 Events Training Page 10 HGV and/or PCV Licence Acquisition Page 11 Train the Trainer Course Page 11 Introducing Driver’s Mate Page 11
and technology, to
serves 12 UK police forces and Transport for London and indirectly
supports 34 UK forces through NDORS (National Driver Offender minimise risk for all road
Retraining Scheme). users”
About DriveTech Why
Our DriveTech?
products are specifically designed for people who are DriveTech Accreditations
driving for work or professionally in a variety of different vehicles
including: and Standards
• Cars • Coaches
• Vans • 4x4s
DriveTech, part of the AA, is a market leader • Trucks • and
DriveTech, part of the AA, is a national Scooters/mopeds
trusted Associates are specialist Training Accreditations
in fleet risk and safety management, and driver name in• motoring.
Buses Our Commercial Business
• Taxis suppliers who offer products • City & Guilds: Centre No.
training. We are also the UK’s largest provider offers Driver CPC courses that aim to deliver a and services that are aligned 051788 - qualification for
of driver offender retraining courses. consistent, comprehensive and complete service: to requirements of the FORS teaching driver awareness
With over 30 years of successful experience, DriveTech •
Why DriveTech?
Fulfils your Driver • Highly-qualified Standard. Associates work with education
FORS to help their members • Driver and Vehicle Standards
now offers fleet consultancy, driver assessment and CPC obligations trainers across our
Agency (DVSA) - Induction
training services in over 95 countries and in 35 languages • DriveTech,
Choice of on-road part of the AA, is
nationala national
trainer and trusted name in motoring. Our Commercial Business
become offers
safer, moreDriver
efficient Training and Fleet Driver Trainer
through over 40 partners. These products and services CPC
courses or courses
classroomthat aimnetwork
to deliver a consistent, comprehensive and complete service: and environmentally friendly. Register
improve driver safety, reduce fleet running costs and workshops • Over 25 years of The Fleet Operator Recognition • Office of Qualifications and
ensure compliance with legal obligations and duty of care dedicated fleet and
responsibilities.
• • Fulfils
Nationwide your Driver CPC
delivery obligations Scheme (FORS) Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)
at venues across of on-road driver
• Choice
training
courses or classroom workshops is a voluntary accreditation – qualification to be an end point
In the UK, we provide educational courses to people who the UK or at expertise
• Nationwide delivery scheme
at venues across the UK or at client-specific sites encompassing all aspects of safety, assessor (EPA) for PVCs
have committed a motoring offence or crashed. DriveTech client-specific sites • A choice of
directly serves 12 UK police forces and Transport for • Innovative and flexible training products
market-leading, fuel efficiency, vehicle emissions and improved • Joint Approvals Unit for
• Innovative and flexible Periodic Training (JAUPT):
London and indirectly supports 34 UK forces through • Fully
training productsJAUPT-approved and
quality registered
courses at courses operations. FORS helps fleet operators to
Centre No. AC00032 -
NDORS (National Driver Offender Retraining Scheme). measure and monitor performance and alter
Fully • Highly-qualified trainers across our national trainer network
affordable prices
• JAUPT-approved Periodic Driver CPC training
Our products are specifically designed for people who are and registered 25 years of dedicated fleet and driver training expertise their operations in order to demonstrate best
• Over courses • National Driver Offender
driving for work or professionally in a variety of different • A choice of market-leading, quality courses at an affordable price practice. It is open to operators of vans, lorries, Retraining Scheme (NDORS) -
vehicles including: mini-buses, coaches and other vehicles, and to certified training provider
• Buses • Taxis the organisations that award contracts to those
Review operators.Train Trade Association
• Cars • Trucks Memberships
• Coaches • Vans Review We survey your current Reduce risk and develop your
All DriveTech’s
commercial fleet exposure by courses
professional areskills
drivers’ designed
and • Association of Driving Licence
• Scooters/ • 4x4s with the FORS
examining your existing practices attitudestandards
with our rangein mind.
of eLearning, Verification (ADLV)
e
mopeds and procedures. The courses that are
workshop and currently FORS
on-road courses.
ag
• Chartered Institute of Logistics
accredited are marked with FORS and Transport (CILT)
Chec
Man
Check Manage
• Confederation of Passenger
Ensure employees in your Use our web-based portal, Transport (CPT)
organisation who drive for work FleetRiskManager, to manage your
k
• Energy Saving Trust (EST)
Our Vision have a valid driving licence. professional driver community at your
• Federation of Off-Road Training
fingertips.
A leader in providing ai
Assess
Our on-road assessments help
(FORT)
• Freight Operator Recognition
s
Tr
innovative risk n es you understand your drivers’ ex- Scheme (FORS)
Ass posure to risk while driving. JAUPT APPROVED CENTRE AC00032 • National Association of Driver
reduction solutions, DriveTech is a JAUPT-Approved centre. Intervention
on and off the road Only approved courses taken with approved
International Standard
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Review Train Certifications
We survey your current Reduce risk and develop training centres will count towards periodic training. • ISO 9001:2015 -
Our Mission commercial fleet
exposure by examining
your professional
drivers’ skills and
Quality Management
DriveTech has developed a suite of • ISO 14001:2004 -
To work together your existing practices
and procedures.
attitude with our range
of eLearning, virtual and/
JAUPT-approved courses for drivers of LGV Environmental Management
and PCV vehicles. These courses can therefore • ISO 27001:2013 - Information
to eliminate risk Check
Ensure employees in
or classroom-based
workshops, and on-road contribute toward your drivers’ 35 hours. Security Management
for a safer world your organisation who
drive for work have a
courses.
Manage
(Licence Verification and Police
Contracts)
valid driving licence. Use our web-based • OHSAS 18001:2007 -
portal, FleetRiskManager, Occupational Health and Safety
Assess
Our online and on-road to manage your
assessments help you professional driver
understand your drivers’ community at your
exposure to risk while fingertips.
driving.
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We are here
for your risk
management
journey.
Why
not start
today? Review Check Assess Train Manage
You need to know where you are before If you’re responsible for managing Driver assessments are a key The clock is always ticking for The key to a successful commercial
you can decide where you are going. employees in your organisation while component of a comprehensive road risk professional drivers to complete their fleet risk management programme
they drive for work, you must ensure strategy. Using our driver assessments compulsory periodic training, 35 hours is the ability to identify, measure and
Our Solution
that they have a valid driving licence. and your telematics and/or collision data, of training every 5 years. evidence the reduction in overall fleet
We review your current commercial
we can profile your drivers’ exposure Only approved courses taken at risk and an improvement in efficiency.
fleet risk exposure by examining your Our Solution
to risk based on their driving activities, approved training centres will count Knowing your current exposure to risk
existing management practices and We provide a secure, electronic driving
history, attitude and knowledge. Initially towards periodic training. DriveTech’s and particularly who in your driving
procedures. This identifies appropriate licence check solution for both UK
this allows us to recommend targeted courses contribute towards the required community has or has not completed
systems and solutions to mitigate the and non-UK licence holders. This
and timely training interventions, focusing 35 hours. We recommend choosing any part of your chosen driving for work
risks associated with work-related provides assurance that the licence is
first on the highest-risk drivers, and in courses that provide the most value to programme is essential.
driving. valid, which categories of entitlement
addition allows you to monitor, measure the driver, the business operation and
Our audit encompasses all legal, are current and details of any Our Solution
and control risk ongoing. to tackle any risks identified during the
financial and operational issues. endorsements. FleetRiskManager, our web-based
Our Solution assessment. portal, enables you to administer
It culminates in a detailed report, Our recently introduced e-Check
identifying key risk areas together with solution allows drivers to give their Online - a cost-effective and accessible After initial training, the continual company, vehicle and driver data, as
best practice recommendations for permission for a driving licence check way to assess your professional drivers’ monitoring of driver risk using telematics well as manage your driver community
remedial action where necessary. with an electronic signature. Once an risks, whilst keeping downtime to a and other driver data can be used at your fingertips. It’s innovative and
employee has given permission, their minimum. The primary outcome of the to both evidence improvements and easy-to-use workflow capabilities
driving licence check is valid for up assessment reflects the driver’s situation trigger further targeted and timely allows you to quickly identify and
to 3 years. After the employee’s first and history, and the second part of the interventions. address any outstanding tasks.
licence check, additional checks programme assesses knowledge on a
Our Solution
can be automatically scheduled, in range of subjects to give a final overview Tasks/Capabilities include:
Workshops by topic and vehicle to shift
accordance with the company-defined score indicating their potential exposure ● Driver, group and
culture and behaviour. Available online in
re-check policy. to risk. company-level risk profiles
a virtual classroom or face-to-face in a
On-road - through a combination of ● Assessment status and results
physical classroom environment.
pre-driving checks and typically a one Learning status and results
On-road training for maximum impact
hour on-road practical driving ● On-road status and driver reports
on driver safety and performance. Our
assessment with a fully trained driving
courses reinforce the fact drivers not ● Driver-declared collision information
assessor, this approach provides human
only need to possess the knowledge ● Downloadable reports
interaction and discussion.
and skills for driving, but also the ability ● Driving licence status dashboard
Driver data – by combining all available to self-evaluate how life and work issues
collision information, vehicle and driver ● Automated driver and
can cause a change in their driver
data from various sources e.g. telematics, manager alerts
behaviour and increase personal risk.
collision data and on-board cameras,
we use our experience to identify the
underlying areas of risk. This data can
then be used to identify and implement
interventions that will help to mitigate
the risks identified and reduce costs.
Analysing and measuring the results of
these interventions will then demonstrate
the success and return on investment.
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Driver CPC Courses Sharing the Road
This workshop is designed for all FORS Members Accredited
Workshops
professional drivers who wish to
increase their awareness of vulnerable
road users. The roads are becoming
more congested and the ability to share
the road with other road users is
becoming an important and life-saving
All courses in this section are JAUPT-approved and are available online or in a classroom. The courses The courses featured here are our FORS-Accredited workshops
skill. This course will develop the
are either 3.5 or 7 hours in length and can be mixed and matched to contribute towards your drivers’ delegates’ driving skills in relation to
35 hours of periodic training. working in this environment and will
include relevant current legislation,
We recommend choosing courses that provide the most value to your drivers, and your business operation. dealing with vulnerable road users and
defensive driving techniques to reduce
overall risk on the road.
Daily Vehicle Checks Reversing and Manoeuvring Driving Today LoCITY Driving Course TruckSmart
7Hrs
Intended to give professional drivers a Drivers of all types of vehicle have Workshop designed for professional A classroom-based course This course focuses on the
deeper understanding of why vehicle most collisions at slow speed whilst drivers and employees who drive on that focuses on minimising the importance of driving roadworthy
checks are needed and the importance manoeuvring, so this course gives a regular basis. Increases awareness Stress and Addiction environmental impact of vans HGVs and the role of the driver in
of doing them correctly on a daily basis. drivers an insight into what to look for of the dangers on the road and how This workshop explores the causes of and HGVs by reducing emissions ensuring that vehicles and loads
when reversing and how to manage strategies can be implemented to stress amongst drivers and the ways through the use of pre-journey are safe and legal at all times.
3.5Hrs the risk effectively. The course includes reduce risk. stress and various types of addiction planning and vehicle checks, Alongside TruckSmart driver
a practical element, so drivers can put affect professional drivers and their fuel-efficient driving and alternative training there is an eLearning
Driver Compliance into practice their new-found skills. 7Hrs performance. It discusses coping fuels. As London grows, so module. The accompanying
Designed to give a better strategies on how to help reduce does traffic congestion and air Fleet Manager Toolkit provides
understanding of the potential legal
3.5Hrs Managing Your Speed risk. Addiction is also covered with pollution. This course aims to give tools, guidance and resources for
consequences that a driver faces Designed for all professional drivers, discussions on smoking, alcohol and professional drivers the knowledge managers looking to develop and
in their working day. The legislation Safe and Secure Loading regardless of experience, to understand both illegal and prescription drugs and and skills needed to cut costs and implement an HGV safety system
around operating vehicles in this Designed to give a deeper the impact of speeding, including the the role these can have on a driver’s minimise the environmental impact within their organisation.
sector is complex and both company understanding of the importance risk of collision, conviction and potential ability to drive safely. of fleet operations.
and driver should be aware of the of safe vehicle loading and the disqualification from driving. It provokes 7Hrs
7Hrs 7Hrs
consequences and their associated consequences of getting it wrong. discussion, reflection and ultimately,
responsibilities. a positive learning experience about VanSmart
3.5Hrs speed use and keeping to the speed limit. Tachograph Workshop Safe Urban Driving VanSmart aims to reduce work
3.5Hrs By the end of this course delegates The course is divided into two related road risks, improve safety
Tachograph and 7Hrs will be able to identify and explain the separate parts, one being a and create long-term behavioural
Driver Fitness and Drivers Hours laws and regulations that a commercial classroom-based theory session change in the van sector. A fully
Wellbeing Designed to give professional drivers a
Real World In-Vehicle driver has to abide by and to analyse followed by a second part of on accredited driver CPC modular
A driver awareness course which can the importance of tachograph law. road practical riding session. training course for van drivers
This workshop has been designed greater understanding of the different
to give professional drivers an types of tachograph they may come be delivered whilst the driver is working. Changing places with the cyclist comprising of both the theory and
7Hrs
understanding of the potential dangers across in their duties and how to use It is designed to influence a driver’s gives drivers the opportunity to practical (on-bike) modules.
to health and wellbeing associated with them correctly. The Working Time attitude and behaviour, and improve experience the vulnerability of riding
competence. It will increase a driver’s a bicycle. This course focuses on 7Hrs
driving for a living, including the effect Directive legislation is also included
on driving style and ability, and what to and how it relates to drivers’ hours safety margins, provide awareness of the risks and hazards of driving
do in the event of an accident. legislation. This workshop can be speed limits and compliance, Course Key heavy goods vehicles and/or public
used as a part of a company induction encourage a more proactive approach service vehicles in UK cities. It
3.5Hrs process for new starters or a refresher behind the wheel and provide a equips drivers with the knowledge
practical update on the Highway Code. Course LGV Suitable and skills needed to share the road
for those who drive under tachograph
Professional Driver and legislation and require an update and At the end of the course each driver safely with vulnerable road users
will have a better understanding of the (VRUs), pedestrians, cyclists and
the Highway Code refresher on this important legislation. Course PCV Suitable
driving task involved on today’s roads, motorcyclists.
Designed to provide a deeper 3.5Hrs be better equipped to deal with the
understanding of the history of the pressures and distractions encountered 7Hrs
Highway Code and relevant legislation. Course Van Suitable
Legislation and advice is changing
Winter Driving with work-related driving, be more
Professional drivers are expected to be
informed and make improved driving Staying Legal
all the time and it is important that decisions, therefore reducing the driving
able to drive in all conditions. The risk Course length (hours) Designed to inform all HGV drivers
professional drivers update themselves risk.
on specific points that will affect them of incident increases during the winter. of the requirements to remain
in their working day. It can be used as This course is designed to give the compliant when driving an HGV
7Hrs Course FORS
a part of a company induction for new skills and awareness to reduce this risk commercially on public roads. The
Compliant
starters or those who wish to revisit the during these more dangerous months. course aims to raise the overall
Highway Code and update themselves HGV compliance standards, along
3.5Hrs with the protection of the actual
on the changes that have taken place.
Operators Licence.
3.5Hrs
7Hrs DriveTech is a FORS
Associate Member
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Professional Driving Courses HGV and/or PCV Licence
Acquisition
Darren Clapich, Business
Development Manager at The level
DriveTech, the driver training and driver
Specialised Training, added:
of support
risk management operation from the
AA, and Specialised Training have It is well documented that I have received
confirmed an agreement to partner to there is a current shortage of
offer a more comprehensive range of professional drivers in the UK. from DriveTech
Our range of additional professional courses have been created to professional driver services. We are delighted to team-up
cover a comprehensive range of topics. These courses are offered Note: These courses do The relationship will strengthen each with DriveTech to help further has been
organisation’s ability to offer their promote driving careers in this
in addition to the Driver CPC courses, allowing you to go above and
beyond your Driver CPC obligations.
not count towards the
35 hours of periodic blue-chip customers a valuable and industry and attract new and fantastic...
broader range of services in the UK. high-quality drivers to this critical
training (Driver CPC)
HGV and/or PCV licence acquisition aspect of goods distribution. I can thoroughly
Training offerings including Class
is a specific need and will support
DriveTech’s overarching driver C, Class D, Class C+E, Class B recommend
Advanced Driving Diploma Advanced Driving Diploma Commercial Course + E plus ADR (dangerous goods
The Advanced Driving Diploma has Train-the-Trainer Design Package
training appeal in the commercial
marketplace. Similarly, this strengthens transportation) will help keep their services
Britain’s transportation system
been developed to meet the needs of
every business and individual for safe,
Once you have completed the Diploma
course, you can go onto complete the
In addition to our already-
comprehensive selection of training
the Specialised Training reputation as
the recognised leader in professional running and DriveTech’s further to any operator,
comprehensive range of driver
progressive and fuel-efficient progress
for all their journeys now and in the
Advanced Driving Diploma Train-the-
Trainer course.
courses, DriveTech can also design
and develop bespoke courses to suit
truck driver licence acquisition with an
impressive pass rate. training and risk management large or
interventions are respected and
future. It replaces the formal process
of driving instruction by introducing
After completing this course candidates
can then go on to train their wider
the needs of your business. We will
use a structured approach to tackle
Commenting on the new arrangement,
Oli Stevenson, Head of Commercial
market leading too. small.
a method of coaching that assists driving community to a higher standard the research, development, design and Development at DriveTech said:
the process of self-evaluation and with in their company. The Advanced delivery. Our approach and expertise
development. This enables the driver to ensure a quality programme that will be
Driving Diploma programme will give Train the Trainer Course
challenge their personal driving beliefs them the ability to formulate training authored specifically to your needs and The ability to offer our
and the decisions made behind the in full partnership with you. customers HGV and/or DriveTech understands that many
interventions and to set learning in-house providers of LGV and PCV
wheel. objectives. The aim is for the trainer PCV licence acquisition as
Driver Quality Monitoring a fully managed service driver training often don’t have the time
While the traditional elements of the to bring their own drivers up to a test
in partnership with such a or resource to develop new training
advanced driving style are retained, standard so DriveTech can evaluate (DQM) for Bus Drivers courses, or qualify to deliver accredited
progress is evaluated in terms of by testing. professional and respected
DriveTech can provide a comprehensive external courses.
efficient journey planning and use of business is great news, and we
All trainers will be able to: and independent evaluation of bus
the vehicle in a smooth and measured are delighted to team up with Acknowledging this challenge,
● Complete driving assessments driving. The assessments indicate any
driving style. This presents a far greater Specialised Training to achieve DriveTech has an extensive and
on new drivers aspects of a drivers’ behaviour that
challenge to the driver who will need to this. Their reputation and values continually expanding course portfolio
● Conduct ongoing driver falls short of the requirements and
be very aware of their personal driving are perfectly matched with ours for which we have developed a two-day
development expectations of passengers. DQM
traits, their vehicle and how to bring and this adds another exciting ‘train the trainer’ course. Successful
● Conduct post incident training
therefore provides a vital input into
all the required elements together in dimension to our already completion entitles in-house trainers
the analysis of the training needs for
harmony. very comprehensive range of to deliver certified DriveTech courses
In-House Assessor’s drivers, and monitors trends by route,
professional driver services. of which most are Driver CPC JAUPT
The advantage is that the driver will garage, operator, and across the bus
Programme network.
accredited.
be better prepared for their future
driving intentions rather than those Designed to equip organisations with
demonstrated simply for the purpose of their own in-house driving assessors Events Training
a test. The Advanced Driving Diploma to help motivate employees and their Designed with road safety in mind,
aims to significantly reduce risk in driving skills. The aim of the programme DriveTech can arrange events to deliver Introducing
any driving situation by enhancing is to develop employee(s) with the valuable training messages to groups
personalised components of driver essential skills and tools to provide of employees in a relaxed and informal
attitude, behaviour and competence to driver assessments of their drivers in setting. For professional drivers, we
an advanced level. order to establish risk exposure and can organise a series of activities that
training requirements. The added will challenge and educate attendees,
Each driver will develop their own
value of the Advanced Driving Diploma giving them the opportunity to improve
personal strategies supported by
will create credible assessors with their vehicle knowledge and skills in a A brand new way of communicating to our
the knowledge and skills required
respected opinions as their driving will safe environment, while still enjoying the
to maintain the Advanced Diploma
set a bench mark for others to follow.
Professional Drivers is via Driver’s Mate.
standard post-test. This includes the experience.
It’s all about giving drivers little reminders
development of personal tools and Introduction to Transport
techniques to overcome their personal of their moral and legal obligations
Management before they start their driving shift.
barriers for their driving career.
Designed to inform managers who have
responsibility for professional drivers
requiring an overview of the current People remember short stories and these
legislation relating to Tachograph and will take less than two minutes of their time.
the Working Time Directive (WTD).
This course involves the management
Find out more via:
of records and awareness of the tools www.drivetech.co.uk/drivers-mate
required to ensure overall compliance.
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