CPC Modular course: Safe and Secure Loading
About the module
This module covers the legal requirements and responsibilities of carrying loads on large vehicles, the principles and methods of loading and securing vehicles, and how to use restraints correctly.
Topics include:
- Importance of secure loading
- Professional driver and operator responsibilities
- Impact of forces on loads
- Risks and consequences of insecure loads
- Safe loading and securing techniques
- Enforcement and penalties
At a glance:
Duration: 3.5 hours
Format: Classroom or online
Suitable for: Licences (C1, D1, C, CE)
DVSA CPC syllabus areas:
1.4. Ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use
Learning outcomes
Legal responsibilities of drivers & operators
The forces on loads, especially in emergencies
The importance of using appropriate restraints
Consequences and penalties for insecure loads
Why attend Safe and Secure Loading
Teaching drivers safer ways to secure and carry loads is a cost-effective way to reduce incidents, injuries, downtime and days off sick.
Safe and Secure Loading gives drivers a thorough understanding of safe loading, the consequences of an insecure load, the responsibility for a load in transit and the role of enforcement agencies. Our experienced driver trainers fully engage with participants to maximise the learning experience and draw out their views and opinions.
“We used TTC for our CPC training and found that it was dealt with very easily. Everyone at TTC that we spoke to were polite and efficient to ensure that our needs were met. The trainers and the facilities were of a good standard.”
Carol Ball, M&B Minibuses Ltd
Your questions answered
Who should attend?
Any professional driver who needs to complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years in order to maintain their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
Delivery method
This module can be delivered online or in-person and facilitated by an experienced Driver CPC trainer.
For pay-per-place courses, Safe and Secure Loading is delivered with the Driver Hours module as a 7-hour online course.
For private courses, this module can be delivered online or in-person alongside any other TTC Driver CPC module.
Need help joining an online course through Zoom?
TTC has experience of delivering online courses through Zoom to hundreds of thousands of drivers each year. We have used this experience to make the process of joining an online course with TTC as simple as possible.
TTC highly recommends that you take 15-minutes to test your equipment and make sure that you have the Zoom app installed, and working with your microphone and camera. Please visit our Zoom Technical Support page for a user-friendly guide to help make sure you get the most our of your online course with TTC.
Learning outcomes
Following this module drivers will understand:
- The importance of properly secured loads and forces acting upon the load during normal driving and emergencies
- Responsibilities of both the Operator and driver
- The importance and necessity of using the appropriate restraints for the load
- The consequences to other road users of an insecure load
- The enforcement and penalties for insecure loads
Identification requirements
A photocard driving licence and Driver Qualification Card must be presented when attending the course.
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