OLAT

NLTC Level 2 Award in Transport Operator Licence Awareness (610/1651/2)

Following successful completion of the training course, the driver shall receive an understanding of the necessary legislation, laws, and regulations which govern the transport industry. By obtaining this knowledge, the driver will obtain a good understanding of the possible consequences of malpractice and non-compliance. Whereas many training courses explain how to comply with certain rules; the objective of this course is to teach drivers about those rules and, essentially, to understand the importance of why the driver should comply with those rules.

Qualification Overview

1. Objective
   The holder of the qualification will have a suitable level of knowledge and understanding of the various rules and regulations relevant to compliance with road transport logistics. This will provide the holder with the knowledge and ability to safeguard the operator licence, which is essential for continued operations for transport operators who are subject to either a standard national, or standard international, operator licence.
   For operators who are subject to a restricted operator licence, this qualification is necessary to instil essential knowledge of the rules, laws, regulations, and legislations relevant to their operation, in order to maintain compliance.
2. Who is it designed for?
   The qualification is intended for all personnel involved in the operation of logistics or passenger transport, particularly those whose actions or omissions could cause any risk to a company operator licence. Qualified transport managers do not need to take this qualification to manage a transport operation, but may undertake it to update their knowledge. It is equally designed for persons managing a transport business subject to a restricted operator licence.
3. Pre-Requisites
   The candidate is required to have completed the guided learning time as set out in section 4.
4. Total Qualification Time
   
   • Total Qualification Time: 8 hours
   • Guided Learning Time: 7 hours
   • Credits: 1
5. Level
   The qualification is set to Level 2.
6. Optional Routes
   There are no optional routes for any learner undertaking this qualification.
7. Method of the Qualification
   Teaching and assessment is carried out by approved NLTC teachers and assessors at approved NLTC centres, under the terms of the approved centre agreement for this qualification.
8. Requirements for Teaching
   Requirements for teaching are set out in section 2.2 of the centre operational procedure.
9. Assessment
   Assessment is by means of a multiple choice examination consisting of 20 questions, with a required pass mark of 14 (70%). The assessment must be carried out at an approved NLTC centre, by an approved NLTC examination invigilator.
10. Duration of Certification
    Following its award, the qualification will be valid for a period of five years.
11. Syllabus
    The syllabus is set in 7 learning outcomes, with sub-sections within each learning outcome:
    • Syllabus Reference A – Operator Licence Awareness
    • Syllabus Reference B – Drivers’ Hours, Working Time & Tachographs
    • Syllabus Reference C – Licence and Required Qualifications
    • Syllabus Reference D – Maximum Vehicle Weights and Dimensions
    • Syllabus Reference E – Maintenance Requirements
    • Syllabus Reference F – Recognition of Social Institutions
    • Syllabus Reference G – Safety and Compliance

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