OLAT (OPERATOR LICENCE AWARENESS TRAINING)
What is OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training)?
In the fleet management and transportation industry, Operator Licence Awareness Training is key to stay in sync with the now increasingly stringent regulations placed on operators shoulders, with many being encouraged to put a focus on safety, compliance, and environemental sustainablility.
This means that operators, fleet, and transport managers should undergo a regular schedule of training to make sure they are up to date with constantly changes in the laws and regulations surrounding fleet vehicle operations.
Operator License Awareness Training was introduced into the transport industry in the UK to make sure all employees working in the sector remain compliant of regulations and are kept updated on any changes to these regulations.
The UK has introduced Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT), a program aimed at ensuring all operators, whether drivers, fleet managers, or licence holders, remain up to date and compliant with current regulations.
To address this need, Keep Legal runs a 1 day OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training) coursee to support drivers, managers, and companies to understand and stay in line with any changes in the transport industry.
Those that complete the course will receive certification which will towards your own professional development. The certificate can also be used to show the Traffic Commissioner that you have perhaps met an agreed undertaking.
Whatever the reason for carrying out the course, you can be confident that you will gain the knowledge and skills to run your vehicles with confidence.
For more information, need some assistance with your Operator Licence or your looking to carry out the CPC Refresher Course, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What topics are covered in an Operator Licence Awareness Training course?
In the fleet management and transportation industry, there are now increasingly stringent regulations placed on operators shoulders, with many being encouraged to put a focus on safety, compliance, and environemental sustainablility.
This means that operators, fleet, and transport managers should undergo a regular schedule of operator cpc courses and training to make sure they are up to date with constant changes in the laws and regulations surrounding fleet vehicle operations and around the topic of CPC road haulage.
The Operator License Awareness Training was introduced into the transport industry in the UK to make sure all employees working in the sector remain compliant of regulations and are kept updated on any changes to these regulations.
the UK has introduced Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT), a program aimed at ensuring all operators, whether drivers, fleet managers, or licence holders, remain up to date and compliant with current regulations.
To address this need, Keep Legal runs a 1 day OLAT (Operator Licence Awareness Training) course to support drivers, managers, and companies to understand and stay in line with any changes in the transport industry.
OLAT Course content
There are six key components to the Keep Legal OLAT training course, and they include:
Operator licensing principles
Managing the licence under regulations
Developing Maintenance systems
Undertaking the correct record keeping to monitor Drivers’ hours
Understanding Driver licensing
Fleet Road safety
What are the benefits of attending a one day OLAT course?
Attendees will leave the course with a refreshed knowledge about all elements of transport legislation
Attendees will be safe in the knowledge they are operating fully legally and in full compliance with Traffic Commissioner requirements
Network with other fleet and transport management professionals to share ideas and best practices for your trucking and logistics business or employer
Who should attend our OLAT training course?
Industry professionals who are looking update their transport legislation knowledge to the latest regulatory guidelines
Those who are seeking continued career progression and development as a transport management professional
Any person who is preparing for a full Transport Manager CPC
Operators and licensed individuals who required refresher training as required by a Traffic Commissioner
Preparation needed before taking an OLAT course
There is no specific preparation required before taking an OLAT course, but it is helpful to have a basic understanding of the transport industry and the operator licensing system. You may also want to familiarize yourself with the following topics:
The application process for an operator licence
The undertakings that operators must comply with
The powers of enforcement officers
Drivers’ hours law
Vehicle maintenance
Vehicle licensing
You can find information on these topics on the websites of the Traffic Commissioners and the Department for Transport.
Here are some additional tips for preparing for an OLAT course:
Read the course outline carefully and make sure you understand what will be covered.
Prepare any questions you have for the trainer.
Get a good night’s sleep before the course and eat a healthy breakfast.
Bring a pen, paper, and a notebook to the course.
Arrive on time and be prepared to participate actively.
Questions to ask an OLAT training company
What is the experience and qualifications of your trainers?
Is the course tailored to the specific needs of my business?
What teaching methods and materials do you use?
How do you assess the effectiveness of your training?
What support do you offer after the course?
By asking these questions, you can ensure that you are choosing the right OLAT training company for your needs.
Attendees will complete an assessment on completion of the course and will be issued with a certificate of achievement if successfully passing the OLAT assessment.
Whatever the reason for carrying out the course, you can be confident that you will gain the knowledge and skills to run your vehicles with confidence.
For more information, or you need some assistance with your Operator Licence or your looking to carry out the CPC Refresher Course, please do not hesitate to contact us.
