Know exactly what you must do as part of a walk around check and understanding reporting procedures.

Drivers have certain legal responsibilities that they must adhere to within their job role. One of these responsibilities is carrying out daily walk around checks and the reporting of any defects to ensure the vehicle they are driving is safe and roadworthy. This course is designed to help drivers understand their legal responsibilities and provide guidance that details exactly what they need to do and how to do it. This short course will ensure compliance and correct operating procedures when it comes to walkaround checks and defect reporting.

This course is primarily aimed at drivers of heavy goods vehicles, however, transport office staff, transport managers and O’licence holders will benefit from the course as it will provide clear guidance on exactly what staff should be doing when completing a walk-around check to ensure operator and driver compliance.


What Will You Learn?

This course will provide you with a clear understanding of your legal obligations as a driver along with providing you with a step-by-step guide to carrying out safety checks and a daily walk around check. You will also learn how to report defects correctly to ensure compliance. 

Course Curriculum

What will I learn in this course?

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Introduction to Daily Walk Round Checks
  • 2

    Driver’s Legal Responsibilities

    • Legal Responsibilities

  • 3

    Daily Walk Round Safety Checks

    • Safety Checks - Key Points

    • Daily Walk Round Check DVD

  • 4

    Carrying out a Daily Walk Round Check

    • Checks To Carry Out

    • HGV Drivers Walkaround Checks - Quick Guide
  • 5

    Defect Reporting

    • Defect Reporting
  • 6

    Walkaround and Defect Reporting Test

    • Daily Walk Round Checks Test

  • 7

    Downloads

    • Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness - Revised 2018

    • HGV Driver Walk Round Check

    • HGV Defect Report

Who Would Benefit From This Course?

This course is a benefit for drivers of heavy good vehicles. In addition transport office staff, transport managers and O’licence holders will benefit from the course as it will provide clear guidance on exactly what staff should be doing when completing a walk-around check to ensure compliance.

  • Understand your responsibilities as a driver
  • Find out exactly what you need to do as part of a walk around check
  • Understand your obligations and what you must do if you find a defect

Accreditation

Upon completion of this course, you will automatically receive a certificate of completion accredited by NTP Online Learning.


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  • Everything you need to know

    This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need with regards to walk around checks and reporting procedures. It's been written and created by industry experts and contains all the information you need.

  • Learn when you want to

    You can access the course 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Login and learn whenever you want to. Your progress is saved and upon completion of the course you'll be able to carry out a risk assessment on your organisation.

  • Support when you need it

    All of our online courses come with full support via email and telephone so you will never be stuck and alone. You get course access and full support for 1 year included within the course.

  • Never miss an update

    As an NTP online student you will receive notifications when the course is updated to ensure you are always up to date with the latest legislation and best practises.

  • Affordable and convenient

    We've kept the price of this course low to make it affordable to all. The course is set up to allow you to access it whenever you want. You don't have to plan when you learn, just log in when you feel like it and your progress will always be saved.

  • Evidence of training

    Upon completion of the course, you will receive a completion certificate that will act as proof as training for your personal CPD record.

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