Duration
One day (minimum of 7 hours, any 2 of the 3.5 hours combination courses can be delivered together to attain the minimum 7 hours required on full course bookings only)
Group Size
Maximum 10 learners
Who should attend
All professional drivers of lorries greater than 3.5 tons, buses, coaches and minibuses with more than 8 passenger seats unless they qualify for an exemption.
Course aims
The courses are designed not only to help drivers meet their legal obligations but also to enhance practical skills, workplace safety awareness, and operational effectiveness — all while supporting overall employee wellbeing.
Modules available:
- Emergency First Aid Work (EFAW) https://www.utstraining.co.uk/portfolio/emergency-first-aid-at-work-regulated-first-aid-qualification/
- Winter Service Operations (WSO Unit 680 Health & Safety Training Course) https://www.utstraining.co.uk/portfolio/winter-service-operations-health-safety-unit/
- Vehicle Reversing (Banksman) (as part of the modular training option (3.5 hours)) https://www.utstraining.co.uk/portfolio/banksman-vehicle-reversing-safety-awareness-training-2/
- Manual Handling for Temporary Traffic Management Operatives (as part of the modular training option (3.5 hours)) https://www.utstraining.co.uk/portfolio/manual-handling-for-temporary-traffic-management-operatives/
- Highways Conflict Resolution (Staff Behaviour & Mental Health Awareness) Training (7 hours) or Highways Conflrict Management Training (as part of the modular training option (3.5 hours)) https://www.utstraining.co.uk/portfolio/highways-conflict-management-training/
- NHSS 12ab IPV Training Course (as part of the modular training option (3.5 hours)) https://www.utstraining.co.uk/portfolio/nhss-12ab-impact-protection-vehicle-ipv-driver/
- Moving and Handling Highway Electrical (as part of the modular training option (3.5 hours)) https://www.utstraining.co.uk/portfolio/104-moving-handling/
Certification: Once the theory and practical tests of competence have been passed and / or the relevant ‘periodic training’ is taken, a Driver Qualification card is issued. These cards are issued for a 5 year period. A certificate per module is issued after successful completion.
