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Funded ADR courses available now for HGV drivers to upskill

...& Petroleum Passport courses for those wanting to transport hazardous goods and drive fuel tankers. The Government-funded training courses, called Skills Bootcamps, are available through the Driver Academy Group, a...

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Maersk Training UK launches upgraded training centre  

...safety offerings to the North Sea workforce. The installation of new technology will allow the centre to deliver training courses specifically for the renewables industry and enhances its service offering...
Claudia Weeks ADR training

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ADR Training: Claudia Weeks joins Barton Petroleum

...a provider of specialist training courses for drivers in the hazardous goods and general haulage industries, its customers, suppliers and contractors. Ken Taylor, Training Manager for Pen Underwriting, said: “At...

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HGVC secures £10m funding to train thousands more drivers

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HGVC secures £10m funding to train thousands more drivers 

...become HGV drivers over the next two years. The HGV Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills. First launched in December...

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UKIFDA drives up industry standards

...modules and PDP – annual refresher classroom driver training courses. The courses are all industry specific and tailored to the individual’s needs. “Examinations cannot be conducted remotely but arrangements can...

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Driver training – name change

...general fleet market, including hazardous haulage and tanker distribution. Courses offered include ADR with Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) accredited initial and refresher courses delivered nationwide at registered training locations, or...
Simon Wainwright of Barton Petroleum

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Training: Is it critical to industry success?

...knowledge gaps or misunderstandings within the industry? One common issue I see, particularly on five-year refresher courses, is that drivers can feel they’re just going through the motions. However, it...

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New Abbey training delivers Class 1 drivers

...intake and have courses planned well into 2022. Matthew Parry, Abbey Logistics Driver Training Manager said: “The shortage of qualified HGV drivers in the U.K. is a challenge every company...

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“Are your drivers ready for Driver CPC?”

...(FTA) is offering training courses throughout August. “The clear message from FTA to anyone who hasn’t completed their Driver CPC training yet is – it’s not too late,” says June...

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Certas Energy launches support platform

Certas Energy is supporting forecourt retailers with the launch of a new online resource that offers free access to personal wellbeing tools, learning courses and discounts from leading brands. Certas...