At the completion of the course it is expected that all drivers will demonstrate:

• An awareness of how risk taking and motivation can affect your safety on the road
• How to identify potential hazards and avoid them
• Improved vision while driving
• An understanding of the risks associated with alcohol, drugs and fatigue
• The importance of correct tyre pressures and condition of tyres
• The importance of seat belts and other safety devices in the vehicle
• How to minimise distractions and loose objects in the vehicle
• How to identify different braking systems and how to use them effectively
• How speed can effect stopping distances
• A responsible attitude to self, other road users and community
• How to apply defensive driving techniques

CONTENT:

• An introduction to risk assessment for professional drivers
• Objectives of risk assessment for professional drivers
• The principles of risk assessment for professional drivers
• The five stages of risk assessment for professional drivers
• Cost and time efficiency compared with in vehicle assessments
• A good first step to managing occupational road risk
• Fits with HSE guidelines on risk assessing all drivers
• Easily risk assess drivers of all vehicle types

• Legal requirements
• Hazards
• Risks
• Driving in Hazardous Conditions
• Emerging trends and future challenges

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.

DATE:

1ST BATCH:  24th – 27th November, 2020             

2ND BATCH: 13th – 16th April, 2021

THE COURSE FEE WILL COVER YOUR:

Tea/Coffee with snacks for breakfast, Lunch, Flash Drive & Training materials, Executive bag and writing materials, Group Photographs and Certificate.