Shape field (scope)

The Safe Driving and Transport Specialist certification scheme applies to workers employed by county, national or international road transport companies, industries, crafts, small production units with their own fleet of trucks, supply chain companies, bus rental companies with a driver, tourist companies with their own buses, intercity or urban passenger transport companies. These specialists have a basic knowledge of all the necessary operations in the freight and passenger transport chain and of the special vehicles and mechanical equipment required for the safe loading, transport and unloading of goods or are familiar with all the processes involved in the safe embarkation, transport and disembarkation of passengers at the place of destination in accordance with the relevant national and Community legislation. In addition, they may be involved in carrying out routine checks on vehicles and other equipment.

Subjects/Specialisations

1. Specialist in safe driving and freight transport
2. Specialist in safe driving and passenger transport.

 

Cognitive framework (syllabus)

Safe driving and freight transport specialist

• The role of the driver in the transport business,
• Defensive driving - road safety in transport,
• Psychosocial status of drivers Safe loading and cargo handling,
• Transport of dangerous goods,
• Control and maintenance of transport vehicles.

Safe driving and passenger transport specialist

• The role of the driver in the transport business
• Defensive driving - road safety in transport
• Psychosocial status of drivers
• Control and maintenance of transport vehicles
• Safe boarding and alighting of passengers, Transport of passengers.

 

Examination methodology

Theoretical examination

 

Certification requirements

Minimum Compulsory education and technical training