DVSA earned recognition TfL Contractual Requirements module training syllabus
Published 6 January 2025
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
1. Driving safely and sustainably (environmental awareness training courses)Â
1.1 Explain why there is a need to reduce environmental impact and improve air qualityÂ
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describe how road traffic contributes to climate change, poor air quality and the impact on public health Â
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list the types of air pollutants and greenhouse gases produced by road transportÂ
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outline the UK government바카라 사이트™s targets and to commitment to decarbonise road transportÂ
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list the city measures and restrictions in place to reduce negative impacts of road transport emissionsÂ
1.2 Check your vehicle and in-vehicle technology to reduce emissionsÂ
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describe the vehicle checks and routine maintenance needed to achieve efficient fuel useÂ
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describe the importance of wheels and tyre condition and their impact on fuel efficiencyÂ
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explain how vehicle loads and load security can affect aerodynamics and efficiencyÂ
1.3 Plan journeys to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissionsÂ
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reduce road miles driven through efficient journey planningÂ
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develop and follow route plans and use journey planning toolsÂ
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explain how road type, traffic conditions, weather and other factors can affect journeys takenÂ
1.4 Apply eco-driving techniques to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissionsÂ
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explain how safe driving techniques improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissionsÂ
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compare the main differences between efficient and inefficient driving techniquesÂ
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list the key principles and benefits of eco-driving techniquesÂ
1.5 Describe the latest renewable fuels available for commercial and passenger vehiclesÂ
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name the Euro standard engine types and their year of introductionÂ
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describe in-vehicle technology and on-board efficiency featuresÂ
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list the advantages and disadvantages of alternative, renewable and non-renewable fuelsÂ
2. Licence obligations and responsibilities
2.1 Establish and maintain continuous and effective management of the fleet operationÂ
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outline the operator licensing processÂ
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list the 11 operator licence undertakingsÂ
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describe the responsibilities of a transport manager and what is meant by good repute and fitnessÂ
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determine the number of transport manager working hours needed to demonstrate effective control of a fleetÂ
2.2 Manage driver proficiency and competenceÂ
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describe the licensing criteria for vocational driversÂ
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list the minimum legal driver training requirementsÂ
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state the driver qualifications needed for specialist operationsÂ
2.3 Manage vocational driver conductÂ
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assess the road safety requirements of a fleet operationÂ
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implement driving standards measures such as seatbelts, monitoring speed, mobile phones use policiesÂ
2.4 Manage driver time to ensure compliance with the lawÂ
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state the EU and GB domestic drivers바카라 사이트™ hours rulesÂ
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state rules for working time and mobile workersÂ
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describe the requirements for tachograph and record keepingÂ
2.5 Know the vehicle requirements to meet construction and use regulationsÂ
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state the requirements for maintaining roadworthiness of a vehicleÂ
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recognise the importance of walkaround checks and defect reportsÂ
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list the types and frequency of vehicle inspectionsÂ
2.6 Know the load or passenger requirements to meet construction and use regulationsÂ
Learning outcomes for goods vehicles:Â
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state the requirements for safe loading and load restraintÂ
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explain how to determine vehicle weights, dimensions and abnormal loadsÂ
Learning outcomes for public service vehicles:Â
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state the requirements for safe baggage loading and restraintÂ
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describe the requirements to keep passengers safeÂ
2.7 Maintain internal fleet quality management proceduresÂ
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list the fleet management records that need to be kept and for how longÂ
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conduct managerial checks on driver related undertakingsÂ
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conduct managerial checks on vehicle related undertakingsÂ
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conduct managerial checks on operational undertakingsÂ
2.8 Know the regulatory regime and the consequences of non-complianceÂ
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state the role of the Traffic Commissioners for Great BritainÂ
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list the enforcement bodies and their powersÂ
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identify the key features of enforcement regimes such as Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS) and DVSA earned recognitionÂ
3. Counterterrorism and security Â
3.1 Appreciate how ISO 28000 (Security Management for the Supply Chain) specifies the requirements for a security management systemÂ
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describe the general rationale for organisations to adopt ISO 28000:2007, such as developing a security management system, internal compliance with objectives of a security management policy, and external compliance with best practice benchmarksÂ
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describe supply chain security (SCS) - SCS refers to enhancing the security of the supply chain, the transport and logistics system for the world바카라 사이트™s cargo. It combines traditional practices of supply chain management with the security requirements driven by threats such as terrorism, piracy and theftÂ
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help your company with the implementation of its security management policy, such as the Department for Transport바카라 사이트™s guidance for vehicles not being used as weaponsÂ
3.2 Identify possible indicators of suspicious activity and how to report themÂ
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recognise the 바카라 사이트˜out of the ordinary, at your place of work바카라 사이트™ and know who to report them toÂ
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list possible indicators that have been associated with terrorist activityÂ
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know what information to record and in what order to help the emergency services shape their plan of actionÂ
3.3 Actively help prevent attack by maintaining security protocolsÂ
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list the basic drills to prevent loss of live, damage, theft and reputationÂ
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describe how these basic actions could deter a potential attackÂ
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list the actions to be carried out on finding a suspicious package or objectÂ
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describe the A to H/S method to describe a person - age, build, characteristics, distinguishing marks, elevation, face, gait, height, sex (male or female)Â
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explain evacuation procedures and know the police advice to run hide-tell in the event of a terrorist attackÂ
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know where to find and complete the notification of freight crime offence formÂ