Novadata launches manual tachograph entries course
Training specialist Novadata used the recent Commercial Vehicle Show to formally launch its new course, Digital Tachograph Manual Entries.
Derek Broomfield, Novadata’s founder and chairman, explained why the new training course was so important for operators and drivers.
“Many drivers are simply unaware of the significant legal changes that require them to provide complete and detailed records of their work, rest, and other activities, which includes completing accurate manual entries on their digital tachographs,” said Derek.
“This new course builds on our full day Digital Tachograph Course for Managers & Supervisors, and will assist all drivers, regardless of whether they drive occasionally, or are in full or part time employment.”
The new course content includes looking at legal changes around drivers’ hours record-keeping, and their implications, including the potential consequences of failure to do this and the relevant fines. It focuses on digital tachographs and how to correctly carry out manual entries.
The half-day course may be attended in person at Novadata’s training centre in Braintree, Essex, online, or at a customer’s premises. The in-person course has the added benefit of featuring practical hands-on exercises using tachograph simulators for drivers to practice on, using a tachograph they are already familiar with.
The Novadata team was on hand at the CV Show to discuss its range of courses, products and services designed to help operator licence-holders comply with legal responsibilities, including its tachograph analysis solutions and digital compliance modules, approved for use by the DVSA Earned Recognition scheme.
The firm highlighted its CT-TachoTek digital tachograph analysis software, which is available in both Driver and Company Editions and compliant with all current legislation. Both are a one-off purchase that provide accurate digital tachograph analysis, prompts for download deadlines, 28-day infringement warnings and a host of essential reports. The Company edition allows a far greater range of reports, whereas the Driver edition is limited to eight drivers.
The company also promoted its ADR/HazChem products range, which includes ADR kits, signs, equipment, and first aid kits, all fully compliant with ADR regulations for transporting hazardous goods – and additionally highlighted the importance of proper training for drivers and operators to avoid sleepwalking into public inquiries.
The firm identified three main reasons that may lead a traffic commissioner to order a public inquiry: namely, that there are concerns an existing operator licence holder or transport manager is not managing their licence properly; when an operator licence application is made but there are concerns either with the individuals concerned or the application itself; and if local residents have made complaints about an operating centre application.
Novadata’s managing director Su Winch said: “The three key reasons for holding a public inquiry are all avoidable if proper training for key staff is carried out in accordance with the law, and good practice administrative procedures are properly adhered to.”
