Drivers CPC - Tachograph Operation and Settings
Practical guidance on the correct operation and management of digital and analogue tachographs.
Description
Drivers will learn how to correctly use tachographs, record activities accurately, and avoid infringements through proper operation and legal compliance.
This course takes place at our training centre in Linwood, near Paisley.
Prerequisites
- Candidates must hold either a D1 or C1 licence
- Suitable for drivers using tachograph-equipped vehicles
- Driver card knowledge beneficial
Course Content
- Purpose and legal requirements of tachographs
- Digital and analogue tachograph systems
- Driver card use and responsibilities
- Manual entries and activity modes
- Ferry/train mode operation
- Printing and record retention
- Common tachograph errors and infringements
- Vehicle unit symbols and warnings
- Enforcement and penalties
- Best practice for accurate record keeping