Tachograph, other working hours records; Digital Tachograph; Effective Defect Reporting & Rectification

Tachograph, other working hours records; Digital Tachograph; Effective Defect Reporting & Rectification

Operators have undertakings to ensure that the laws relating to operation of vehicles are adhered to, that vehicles are kept in fit and serviceable condition and that an effective system of driver defect reporting exists, records of driving hours are kept.

This training covers all of those issues and benefits from simplicity without being simplistic. In particular, an enforcement role play shows the driver the importance to them of good defect checks, reducing the chances of the operator attracting prohibitions (especially ‘S rated’) and others.

Objectives

The course objectives are to:

  • improve candidates knowledge of all regulations
  • improve candidates knowledge of methods of good record keeping
  • involve candidates in an enforcement role play exercise
  • instruct candidates in the penalties and other consequences of failing to comply
  • instruct candidates in proper and compliant use of all record keeping apparatus, including digital tachographs

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, candidates will have an understanding of:

  • Tachograph regulations
  • Other forms of record keeping including log books and timesheets 
  • Manual Entries and the requirement for full records
  • Walk around checks including good defect reporting, recording of rectifications and keeping good records
  • Digital Tachographs and other mechanisms
  • Graduated fixed penalties, fines, prohibitions and immobilisations

Course duration

Half Day (3.5 hours excluding breaks).

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FORS

“Prompt offer us peace of mind. Their staff are courteous, knowledgeable and we now regard them as essential stakeholders in our business. All diligent operators want to maintain a compliant fleet and Prompt act as an additional pair of ‘eyes and ears’ with our best interests at heart. An invaluable service in my opinion!”

Darren Howard
Senior Transport Manager – Hook 2 Sisters Ltd