VTCT Skills for Logistics – Driver Trainer / Assessor (DTA)

This course focuses on the practical aspects of driver assessment and corrective training and can prove an extremely cost-effective way of providing training throughout a company.
Subsequent in-house training ensures drivers are taught about driving safely and responsibly, with consideration of their fuel economy and other road users. The course will train candidates to carry out driving assessments and provide corrective training for HGV drivers.

COURSE CONTENT

• Licence, eyesight and vehicle checks
• Assessment routes
• An awareness of driving assessment reports
• How to mark assessments
• Practical driving techniques
• Commentary driving
• Instructional techniques
• Dealing with negative driver skills and behaviours
• Communicating safety performance and implementing improvements
• Safe driving
• Fuel efficient driving

BENEFITS OF THE COURSE

• Demonstrable safety and environmental benefits
• Train the Trainer format is a cost-effective way to cascade training across a driving team
• Assess and risk grade drivers to a national standard
• Identification of unsafe and inefficient driving practices to develop driver-centred remedial actions
• An increased understanding of the technical and psychological aspects of driver assessment
• Assessors will be better equipped to provide positive/ constructive feedback to driver’s

Achieving this qualification* provides entry to the VTCT Skills for Logistics – Register of Logistics Instructors

• Details
• Duration: 5 to 10 days
• Course ration: 2 to 1
• Delivery Method: Classroom and Vehicle