This course will provide a comprehensive introduction to Driver Wellbeing to help drivers manage both their physical and mental health. The purpose of this course is to ensure the same level of care that drivers use to maintain their vehicle is also taken to care for themselves.
This course is available to purchase either via our Pay As You Go Plan, or is included in our Basic and Premium Subscription Plans.
This course is aimed at all commercial drivers. This includes::
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Brian Cunningham Transport
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Clare Distribution Services
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FMC Haulage
| Module | Description |
|---|---|
| Dealing with Stress | This lesson explains stress, the symptoms of stress, how it affects a driver’s health and ability to carry out their job effectively and safely. |
| Dealing with Depression | This lesson explains depression, the symptoms of depression, how it affects a driver’s health and ability to carry out their job effectively and safely. |
| Illness and Injury Prevention | The lesson outlines the steps to reduce the risk of contracting infectious illnesses such as viruses. It also covers steps to reduce the risk of workplace-related injuries. |
| Fatigue | This lesson explains fatigue, fatigue symptoms, and practical steps to avoid or reduce fatigue. |
| Sleep Apnoea | In this lesson we cover the different types of Sleep Apnoea, causes of apnoea, the effects and risks, and potential diagnosis and treatments. |
| Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle | This lesson covers the risks associated with a sedentary lifestyle including specific risks for drivers. Topics such as healthy eating and exercise on the road are also covered. |
| Drugs and Alcohol | In this lesson we discuss the health issues associated with smoking, drugs, and alcohol. The consequences of taking drugs and alcohol as a commercial driver are also covered. |
| Certification Quiz | When you have completed all the lessons in the course, you can take this test to achieve certification for Driver Wellbeing. |
This course covers the fundamental techniques required for driving HGVs in a fuel-efficient manner. Developed with the assistance of driver trainers and industry experts, it utilises the latest training techniques to ensure that information is understood and retained by the driver.
This course covers the theory of manual handling. After completing this course you will understand the benefits of correct manual handling techniques and how to apply these techniques.