Prevention of Bridge Strikes Training Course for Driver Certificate of Professional Competence - Issue 2 - Training plan

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Training plan and associated guidance for the Prevention of Bridge Strikes Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) course, specifying the minimum recommended subject matter and how it should be delivered. The document defines target audience, course aims, prerequisites, learning objectives, trainer responsibilities, delivery approaches, timetable, session content, and references, including reporting and consequences of a bridge strike. It also records issue updates, endorsements, copyright terms, and a disclaimer on compliance and health-and-safety duties.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages63

Reading Time2 h 39 min

AccessFree to download

Course Overview

Target audience

Aim

Pre-requisite requirements

Learning objectives

Trainers

Delivery

Timetable

Preparaton

Reference documents

Key to delivery methods

Trainer’s Plan

Session 1: Introduction and background to the course

Session 2: The law

Session 3: Vehicle height measurement

Session 4: Journey planning and routing

Session 5: Traffic signs and road markings

Session 6: On the road

Session 7: Reporting a bridge strike

Session 8: Consequences of a bridge strike

Guidance for Professional Drivers

Records

Progress Record

Attendance Record

Issue 2 Date: May 2014 Training Course for Driver Certificate of Professional Competence: Prevention of Bridge Strikes This training course including the associated training presentation has been produced by the Bridge Strike Prevention Group for the benefit of the freight transport industry and construction plant hire sector and it is Network Rail's intention to permit free copy and distribution for use as a training course for driver certificate of professional competence. No action under copyright laws will be pursued if used for this purpose. Training plan ENDORSEMENT AND AUTHORISATION Endorsed by: Chrys Rampley Manager – Infrastructure Security and Business Affairs Road Haulage Association Ltd Malcolm Bingham Head of Road Network Management Policy Freight Haulage Association Tom Wakefield Executive Director, Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers Authorised by: Keith Ross National Bridge Strike Champion Network Rail Chair Bridge Strike Prevention Group © Copyright 2014 Network Rail. Issue 2 Date: May 2014 Contents Page COURSE OVERVIEW .....................................................................................4 1.1 Target audience ........................................................................................ 4 1.2 Aim ............................................................................................................ 4 1.3 Pre-requisite requirements ........................................................................ 4 1.4 Learning objectives ................................................................................... 4 1.8 Trainers ..................................................................................................... 4 1.9 Delivery ..................................................................................................... 5 1.11 Timetable ................................................................................................... 5 1.12 Preparaton ................................................................................................. 5 1.14 Reference documents ............................................................................... 6 1.15 Key to delivery methods ............................................................................ 6 TRAINER’S PLAN........................................................................................... 7 Session 1: Introduction and background to the course ........................................ 10 Session 2: The law ............................................................................................... 22 Session 3: Vehicle height measurement .............................................................. 27 Session 4: Journey planning and routing ............................................................. 31 Session 5: Traffic signs and road markings ......................................................... 35 BREAK ..........................................................................................................39 Session 6: On the road ........................................................................................ 40 Session 7: Reporting a bridge strike .................................................................... 45 Session 7: Reporting a bridge strike .................................................................... 45 Session 8: Consequences of a bridge strike ........................................................ 49 GUIDANCE FOR PROFESSIONAL DRIVERS .............................................61 RECORDS..................................................................................................... 62 Progress Record ................................................................................................... 62 Attendance Record ............................................................................................... 63 Issue 2 Date:

FAQs

What is the purpose of this training plan document?

It specifies the subject matter to be covered in the Prevention of Bridge Strikes Driver CPC course and provides guidance on how the course should be delivered.

Who can copy and distribute the course materials and under what conditions?

Copies may be made only for use by trainers registered by JAUPT as a training course for driver CPC, or for training other freight company staff, with no copyright action pursued for this stated purpose.

How is this issue updated and how are revisions identified?

The document is updated when necessary by issuing a complete replacement, and revisions are identified by a vertical black line in the margin.

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