Transport Manager CPC in the spotlight with Driver Hire Training
Driver Hire Training has explained how its range of Transport Manager CPC options can help those aspiring to the role of transport manager to achieve their goal.
The company offers a full portfolio of transport training solutions including Driver CPC and licence acquisition courses, as well as training for transport managers.
“If a colleague in your transport office asked you about phytosanitary requirements, would your first reaction be to direct them to the washroom? Or would you ask them whether their enquiry related to fruit, veg or agricultural machinery?” asked the firm.
“It’s the latter, of course. Phytosanitary requirements refer to the export of plants, fresh produce, grains, seeds, bulbs, spuds or even pre-used agricultural machinery. To export any of those you’ll need a phytosanitary certificate.”
It is the kind of industry knowledge customers expect a transport manager to possess, and that is needed to gain a Transport Manager CPC qualification, says the training provider.
“For any transport operation that needs an O-licence, it’s a mandatory requirement that the transport manager holds the Transport Manager CPC (Road Haulage) qualification,” said John Keelan-Edwards, managing director of Driver Hire Training.
“Delegates on our courses are a mix of individuals booking for their own career progression and companies looking to upskill existing staff.
“There’s a fixed syllabus, defined by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). The course is quite demanding, as it should be, to cover everything a transport manager needs to know – including legals, financials, taxation, road safety… and phytosanitary requirements.”
To make life as easy as possible for an aspiring transport manager, says Driver Hire, it’s possible to study in different ways. Its main package is a tutor-led course, delivered online over ten days, spread across a month. This is said to work well for people who need to fit their qualification in alongside a busy work schedule and where they are able to take some study time.
To help those who aren’t in this position, the company now also has a range of ‘self-study’ options. These are said to be ideal for people who wish to study at flexible times or just prefer to learn in their own way, at their own pace, and to offer some cost-effective avenues.
“Three separate self-study formats are available – Essential, Plus and Premium,” John continued.
“The Essential package provides all the core ingredients required to pass the exam. Plus includes interactive online modules, case studies and reports so learners can check their progress. The Premium course adds on a one-day interactive exam preparation course to sharpen skills for the big day. It’s also possible to choose one of these formats and then bolt on extras at a later date – such as exam prep or a subscription to a handy app that not only helps with learning, but is a valuable companion for a newly qualified transport manager settling into their new career.”
He added: “The logistics sector is a varied and exciting place to work. Much has been said in the media in recent times about the need to attract more professional drivers, but there’s a wide range of other roles that are equally vital to keep the industry moving. Gaining a Transport Manager CPC is one of them – a natural career move and one that’s well worth the effort.”
