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Training undertaken between September 2009 and September 2014 will NOT expire on the 10th of September 2014 Most of the training courses delivered by SDH can be counted towards the Driver CP.C. All our training courses can be delivered at clients own venues (subject to suitability) and at a time to suit operational needs for example we will and have delivered courses to suit nightshift personnel. Reference Course Title Duration Hours LGV/PCV Max N° Candidates Per Instructor DCPCC 1 Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Initial Day 1 7 LGV 20 DCPCC 2 Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Initial Day 2 7 LGV 20 DCPCC 3 Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Initial Day 3 7 LGV 20 DCPCC 1 Carriage of Dangerous Goods – Refresher 7 LGV 20 DCPCC 13 Tanker Awareness 7 LGV 20 DCPCC 12 Safe and Skilled Driving Techniques 7 LGV/PCV 2 DCPCC 16 Mechanical Handling Equipment 7 LGV 3 DCPCC SK1 The 3½ hour modules listed below (with a DCPCC reference) are part of a modular system that allows customers, booking bespoke courses, to choose those training elements that they wish to include in each 7 hours of periodic training. Where providers are running open courses providing 35 hours of training in a week, the system allows flexibility to fit in candidates who are only looking for a specific 7 hours within the week Note 1st Aid 2 can ONLY be combined with 1st Aid 1 DCPCC 4 Vehicle Defect Checks and Reporting 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 5 Drivers’ Hours Regulations 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 6 Digital Tachographs 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 7 Drivers Hours Record Keeping 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 8 Safe Manual Handling 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 9 Vehicle / Personal Accident Reporting / Recording 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 10 Vehicle / Personal Accident Reporting / Recording 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 11 1st Aid 1 - for Emergency cover 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 14 Safe Loading of Vehicles / Load Restraint / Roping & Sheeting 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 15 Driver Safety Induction 3½ LGV/PCV 8 DCPCC 17 1st Aid 2 – in conjunction with 1st Aid 1 to provide emergency first aid at work 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 18 Safe & Efficient Driving (classroom) 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 19 Driver Compliance 3½ LGV/PCV 20 DCPCC 20 Customer Care 3½ LGV/PCV 20 The ADR programme delivered covers the following classes: The programme includes: All the above modules are subject to Scottish Qualifications Authority examinations. Duration Explosives and Radioactives as one day additions subject to course numbers. All courses are arranged by one of our partners Candidates may also attend ADR courses for specific courses, for example Core, Packages and Class 2 Gases Core, Tankers, and Class 3 Flammable Liquids Delivery, Classroom based either at a Wolverhampton venue or client location
Most petroleum tanker drivers collecting product from terminals will need to gain a PDP during 2014.
The PDP was created by the Downstream Oil Industry Distribution Forum (DODF). A partnership of employers, industry bodies and trade unions. DODF has appointed the Scottish Qualification Authority.
The PDP is not a legal requirement; PDP does not replace or supersede Terminal inductions or Company training and procedures.
Products affected by the PDP:
UN 1202 GAS OIL or DIESEL FUEL or HEATING OIL, LIGHT
UN 1203 MOTOR SPIRIT or GASOLINE or PETROL
UN 1223 KEROSENE
UN 1863 FUEL, AVIATION, TURBINE ENGINE
UN 1268 and UN 3475 in some circumstances
Most major Terminals have signed up to the scheme and many of the smaller independents.
(SQA) to manage the PDP
All petroleum tanker drivers will need to gain a PDP during 2014.
You will need either a full PDP or an interim PDP.
You must take the full PDP if your ADR is due to be renewed in 2014, or if you require your first ADR. If your ADR is not due for renewal during 2014, you will need to take an interim PDP. This will be valid up to the expiry date of your ADR card.
For the interim PDP, you will be given classroom training covering key content from the Industry Training Standard. You will then take a written (multiple choice) assessment, set by SQA. There is also a practical assessment in the industry sub-sector most relevant to your workload. A qualified and approved PDP assessor will assess you.
In order to achieve the full PDP, drivers will need undertake PDP training and a full written assessment, set by SQA.
You will take this alongside your five-yearly ADR renewal training and assessment. You will also take a practical assessment with a qualified and approved PDP assessor.
After 2014, you will have to take annual classroom refresher and an annual practical assessment for your PDP to remain valid. Your record of annual training and assessment will be held on SQA’s secure system. The PDP contains classroom training with a written exam along with a practical assessment, both of which need to be completed every five years. You are also required to attend classroom training and a practical assessment every 12 months to maintain the validity of your PDP. There must be no more than four months between passing the two elements that make up the PDP (five-year classroom training with exam and the practical assessment). There must also be no more than four months between the annual training and the annual practical assessment. The initial PDP in 2014 (full or interim) will align with a driver’s current ADR expiry date. This means that drivers who are due ADR training in 2014 will work towards and receive a full five-year PDP. Drivers with an ADR expiry after 2014 (eg 2016) will work towards and receive an interim PDP in 2014, which will be valid until their current ADR expiry date (eg 2016). The theory and pracitcal elements if undertaken within a 24 hour period can recieve 7 hours drivers CPC
The European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR, Paragraph 1.3.1) requires all participants ‘whose duties concern the carriage of dangerous goods shall be trained in the requirements governing the carriage of such goods appropriate to their responsibilities and duties‘. Examples of the roles that may require dangerous goods awareness training are those involved with:
Although this is not an exhaustive list, The level and depth of this training depends on the responsibility and duties of the person concerned. The training must be specific to each individual's tasks.
It is left to the employer to decide exactly what training is required, you are riminded that training records are liable for inspection at any time by the ‘Competent Authority’. This course can also be suited to the same requirements as with IMDG. The Emergency First Aid at Work certificate is valid for 3 years. The 3 day First Aid at Work covers the HSE's 'Fully Qualified First Aider' status requirement and is the more intense version of the EFAW course. It covers all areas mentioned in the EFAW course but in greater detail. The First Aid at Work certificate is valid for 3 years. First Aid at Work Courses General Breakdown (EFAW and FAW) Course Duration Banksman training is designed to ensure that companies meet their legal obligations and minimise the risk of costly accidents or potential fatalities when manoeuvering and reversing vehicles in the yard. Reversing vehicles account for almost a quarter of all fatal vehicle-related accidents at work. These vehicles, usually reversing at low speed, can cause damage to vehicles, property and equipment. Taking simple safety precautions can prevent these accidents. Course Outline This is a theoretical and practical course of structured tuition following the HSE guidance “Safety of Vehicles in the Workplace” Course Content Course Objectives To provide the reversing banksman with the required skills to perform their duties safely and efficiently. Delivery The course lasts for one day Course Description Designed for all employees, this qualification is designed for those who use substances hazardous to health at work. It introduces candidates to substances, the risks and controls available, and outlines what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. The course will prepare employees to contribute to the safe use of hazardous substances in their workplaces. The qualification covers the following topics: Duration: Half day Course Description Lift trucks are widely used thought industry for moving materials and goods, but they also feature prominently in worksite accidents. Every year there are about 8000 lift truck accidents resulting in injury, on average ten of them fatal. These injuries cause suffering for the people involved and their dependants, and often incur heavy costs for the employer’s business. Even an incident not causing injury may result in costly damage to lift trucks, buildings, fittings and the goods being handled. Employers have a duty under Health and Safety Law to ensure, as far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of their employees. The aim of this course is to deliver training to new operators in the principles of use of loading equipment and health and safety regulations. Designed for existing/new LGV drivers, now is the time to plan for the introduction of digital tachograph. Course Outline Duration: Half Day This course can be tailored to suit companies own individual requirements Duration: Half day Health and Safety in the Workplace Health and safety understanding for all employees. Can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose. The qualification covers the following topics: Duration: 6 hours Who is the course for? This course is designed for persons who need to meet the requirements outlined in the Department Code of Practice for Safety of Loads on Vehicles Course Outline This will cover load characteristics, weight distribution, load stability and its effects on the vehicle handling, as well as load securing equipment i.e. various straps, ropes, chains, chocks and blocks. Course Content Delivery This course lasts for half a day. Who is the course for? It is aimed at those who carry out manual handling activities at work and introduces students to the hazards of manual handling, the risks involved and controls available and what to expect from a manual handling assessment. Course Outline Topic areas covered: Objectives By the end of the programme the student will be able to: Delivery This is a half-day course delivered at our training centre or in-company. Course Objectives SDH supply a half day classroom based course Or an “in cab” The duration of the in cab course is 1 day Course Content Course Duration - Novice This is a 3-day course for articulated vehicles. A maximum of 3 delegates allowed per course. Course Duration - Experienced Fully Experienced and existing LGV HoldersDrivers CPC 2009
The requirement: All professional Cat C, C plus E and C1 drivers will be required to attend 35 hours of training in every five year period from 10 September 2008. This training is known as “Periodic Training”. For existing drivers who hold an LGV Licence acquired before Sept 2009 their first five year period will cover 10 September 2009 to 09 September 2014.This means that all existing drivers will need to complete their 35 hours training by September 2014.
ADR Training
3.5 day course to cover Core Packages & 7 danger classes, with a further 1.5 days to cover Tanks & Tank Containers.
If you do not wish to do tanks then the course would be reduced to 3.5 day course.PDP Training
Dangerous Goods Awareness Training
Who Needs This Training?
First Aid
The Emergency First Aid at Work covers the HSE's 'Appointed Person' requirement and is a very good substitute for the 3 day First Aid at Work.
Introduction
What is First Aid
First Aid in the Workplace
Responsibilities of the First Aider
Action in an Emergency
Primary Survey
Secondary Survey
Breathing and Circulation
Principles of Resuscitation
Disorders of Respiration
Disorders of Circulation
Wounds and Bleeding
Disorders of consciousness
Foreign Objects
Burns and Scalds
Bones, Joints and Muscle Injuries
Poisoning
Incident Management
Bites and Stings
Effects of Heat and Cold
1 Day - Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW)
3 Days - First Aid at Work (FAW) Banksman Training
Who is the course for?
COSHH
Forklift Truck
Digital Tachograph Training for Drivers
Fire Safety Awareness
Health and Safety Courses
Load Restraint
Manual Handling
Successful completion will prepare students to look carefully at their own work activities and contribute to the development of safer methods and tasks, in co-operation with their managers and supervisors.
Safe Driving Techniques
Yard Shunter
This course can be held at your premises; however it is advised that the training takes place in the yard where the employee will be working.
1 day and a maximum of 6