E-Learning | Driver Safety & Responsibilities | Driver CPC Training Course | 3.5hr Hour Module | National Course | NCRS1374/475

£34.75

Driver CPC Course: Driver Safety & Responsibilities

Stay safe. Stay compliant. Stay professional.
The Driver Safety & Responsibilities course is a core Driver CPC module designed to strengthen professional drivers’ understanding of safety, wellbeing, and legal responsibility on and off the road. It provides practical knowledge that supports compliance, promotes wellbeing, and enhances the professional image of drivers in the transport and logistics industry.

Course Overview:

This 7-hour interactive session covers key areas that every professional driver needs to master to perform safely, legally, and effectively:

1. Health and Safety at Work

  • Understanding your legal duties under health and safety law

  • Identifying and reducing workplace hazards

  • Safe working practices during loading, unloading, and vehicle operations

  • Building a proactive safety culture within the transport environment

2. Driver Safety and Wellbeing

  • Managing fatigue, stress, and lifestyle factors affecting alertness

  • Recognising signs of tiredness and the risks of driving while unfit

  • Defensive driving techniques and situational awareness

  • Mental health and wellbeing support for professional drivers

3. Personal Health and Wellbeing

  • Nutrition, hydration, and exercise for drivers

  • Managing shift work, sleep, and long hours

  • Maintaining good posture and preventing strain injuries

  • Staying healthy on the road and during extended duties

4. Employee Rights and Responsibilities

  • Understanding your rights and obligations as a professional driver

  • Employment law basics and workplace expectations

  • Maintaining professionalism and communication with employers

  • How individual actions impact company compliance and reputation

5. Preventing Criminality, Trafficking & Illegal Immigrants

  • Recognising the risks of human trafficking and illegal immigration

  • Security procedures for vehicles, trailers, and loading areas

  • Legal consequences of carrying unauthorised persons

  • Practical prevention measures and reporting responsibilities

Who Should Attend:

  • Professional HGV and PCV drivers

  • New drivers working toward their 35-hour national Driver CPC requirement

  • Transport managers and supervisors looking to refresh their knowledge

  • Anyone committed to improving professionalism within logistics or passenger transport

Course Format:

  • Duration: 7 hours (counts toward periodic national Driver CPC)

  • Delivery: E-Learning-based

  • Certificate: JAUPT-approved certificate issued upon completion

Why Choose This Course:

✔ Comprehensive coverage of the modern driver’s role and responsibilities
✔ Promotes safety, wellbeing, and compliance across all areas
✔ Delivered by industry-experienced, JAUPT-approved trainers
✔ Builds confidence, professionalism, and a positive company culture

COURSE CODE: national NCRS1374/475

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