OLAT

Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT)

A practical one-day course for operators, directors and nominated Transport Managers who need a clear grounding in operator licence obligations.

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About OLAT

Understand Your Operator Licence Obligations

Operator Licence Awareness Training gives directors, operators and nominated Transport Managers a practical, plain-English grounding in what holding a Standard National or International Operator Licence actually requires day to day.

It's often required following a Traffic Commissioner hearing or DVSA intervention, but is equally valuable for any business that wants to strengthen its compliance culture before problems arise.

One-day course
Classroom or remote delivery
Booked per candidate
Delivered by experienced transport compliance tutors

Who Should Attend

Directors and business owners who hold, or are named on, an operator licence
Nominated Transport Managers who need a practical grounding in their legal duties
New operators applying for a Standard National or International licence
Anyone required by DVSA, a Traffic Commissioner or an undertaking to complete awareness training

Classroom or Remote

From £495 per candidate

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What the Course Covers

Operator licence conditions and undertakings

The role and legal duties of a Transport Manager

Drivers' hours and tachograph rules

Vehicle maintenance and roadworthiness standards

Driver licensing and eligibility checks

Working Time Regulations for transport

DVSA enforcement, OCRS and Traffic Commissioner powers

Record keeping and evidencing compliance

Need Ongoing Compliance Support Too?

OLAT gives you the grounding — our Consultancy & Compliance team can also act as your External Transport Manager, run a fleet compliance audit, or support an operator licence application or renewal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs Operator Licence Awareness Training?+

OLAT is aimed at operators, company directors and nominated Transport Managers who need a practical understanding of their obligations under a Standard National or International Operator Licence — including anyone directed to complete it following a Traffic Commissioner hearing or DVSA intervention.

How long is the course and how is it delivered?+

OLAT is a one-day course, delivered either in the classroom at one of our training centres or remotely — whichever suits your business best.

Is OLAT the same as the Transport Manager CPC?+

No. OLAT is an awareness course covering the practical duties of holding an operator licence, while the Transport Manager CPC is the full mandatory qualification required to act as a professional Transport Manager. See our Transport Manager CPC page for the full qualification.

How much does OLAT cost?+

OLAT starts from £495 per candidate. Contact us for group booking rates.