At Albion Environmental we aim to ensure that our clients are always kept up to date with any updates that could impact their continuing development.
Which is why we want to make our clients aware of the recent update from JAUPT in relation to their Driver CPC Renewal. JAUPT advises that the EU commission have reviewed the Driver CPC Directive that now specifies that “a range of different subjects should be covered over the 35 hours”. Therefore, JAUPT wishes to reemphasise that drivers must not unnecessarily repeat the same periodic training subjects within a rolling five-year period.
In addition, the Traffic Commissioners Office have also made a statement regarding periodic training – “Driver CPC training should either be varied or specifically tailored to a driver’s weaknesses. Taking the same courses repeatedly is not good enough. Failing to put structured development plans in place for drivers not only increases the risk of an incident occurring but would reflect very poorly on an operator if they were called before a Traffic Commissioner.”
Whilst you can undertake a wide range of courses to contribute to the compulsory 35-hours. We would recommend that if you are working in the waste management sector, that you undertake a course relevant to your sector. The course covers:
- The use of the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) & List of Wastes (LoW)
- Completing a Non Hazardous Waste Transfer Note
- Duty of care requirement with storage, transfer and disposal of waste materials
Helping all drivers understand the importance of understanding the risks associated with the waste they are carrying and the importance of it being accurately described in case of an accident. Albion Environmental deliver a 7hr JAUPT approved Driver CPC course in Waste Management Legislation, which provides essential knowledge for all drivers involved with waste.
If this is a course you would be keen to explore or would like further information on, please contact Kirstie MacDougall on 01292 610428 or email Kirstie directly.