Our Training Locations
Our six training depots are located in: Portsmouth; Otterbourne; Aldermaston; Theale; Worthing and Havant. Our training centres are conveniently situated within the local areas of the following counties to provide the maximum coverage within: Hampshire; Isle of Wight; West Sussex; East Sussex; Surrey; Buckinghamshire; Oxfordshire; Berkshire; Wiltshire and the eastern side of Dorset.
Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT)
The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 was designed to implement EC Directives 96/26EC and subordinate legislation with regard to the occupation of road haulage and passenger operations.
The regulations state that an operator who seeks a standard National or International Licence MUST satisfy the Licensing Authority that he/she is either professionally competent or employs someone as a transport manager who is professionally competent and is of good repute.
This course has been designed to raise awareness of the Transport Managers’ responsibilities with regard to the demanding requirements of road transport legislation and to help protect your operator’s licence and maintain a healthy Operator Compliance Risk Score.
Operator Licence Compliance
Covering the ongoing management of an Operator licence to assist in:
- Having a better understanding of the principles underpinning the O Licence System
- Having a clear understanding of the level of commitment and activity needed to create effective management control systems
- Being able to clarify requirements to other staff, either superiors or reportees.
- Being in a position to contribute cost-effective, practical solutions regarding compliance in this area
- Understanding how the OCRS system works and how can have a positive effect on this score
- Knowing where to go for follow-up advice and guidance
- Understanding their role and other colleagues’ role in managing the O Licence
- Being up-to-date with the latest changes in legislation
Drivers Hours Compliance
Drivers’ hour's laws include: permitted driving limits; driving break rules; daily and weekly rest requirements. Working Time Directive and Road Transport Directive. We give an overview of the directives: who they affect, what activities constitute working time and how breaks need to be taken.
Tachograph Rules (Analogue & Digital) and Record Keeping for Drivers
Companies will need to be familiar with both traditional analogue and digital systems and how to integrate them to avoid falling foul of the regulations. Topics covered include:
- Analogue Tachographs: trace identification; centre-field requirements; handwritten entries
- Digital tachograph: makes of digital tachograph; Drivers/Company Workshop and Control Cards; operational modes; manual entries; UTC Time; logging on and off; pictograms; using and understanding printouts
- Mixed Tachograph Work
- Exemptions – which operations are exempt from tachograph regulations, including Domestic Rules
- Systems for filing and storage of charts
- Understanding tachograph analysis (if applicable)
- Analogue chart retention
Driver Licensing
Advising managers on best practice regarding the frequency of these checks and when to notify the Traffic Commissioner of any infringements committed by vocational licence holders.
Driver Management
Advising managers on best practice regarding driver disciplinary issues.
Maintenance and Traffic Regulations
Offering Transport Managers advice regarding best practices in devising: a daily defect reporting system; maintenance schedules; the recording and monitoring of vehicle inspections and scheduling tachograph calibrations inspections.
Why Train with 2 Start?
Call our advisors 02392 123 555
Speak with our experienced advisors Monday - Friday 7:00am - 5:30pm
See what our students have to say!
Portsmouth
2 Start Ltd (Portsmouth), Unit 4 Shawcross Industrial Estate, Ackworth Road, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO3 5HU
Call: 02392 123555
Zoe S
14:56 14 Mar 24
Will was great instruction was clear and constructive and took the time to explain
Paige Callaghan
11:49 14 Mar 24
Staff here are absolutely lovely and so helpful. My instructor was will and he was amazing and helped me passed my C1 license 🥳🥳
Guled Sudi
19:57 09 Mar 24
Passed here 1st time. From the moment I walking through their doors I was met by Jon, my instructor, and he was with me every step of the way. He is an amazing, knowledgeable and effective instructor! Overall I had a great and fruitful experience at 2 start ltd
joe morling
13:19 07 Mar 24
Jon Carlisle was amazing, very insightful and patient. He was clear with all instructions and explained everything clearly. Strongly recommend doing the course.
john buckham
13:07 05 Mar 24
C+E training with Phil @ 2Start was amazing! What a great guy with a wicked sense of humour 5****
Ashby Hammond
13:25 28 Feb 24
Rob was very informative and made the class enjoyable at the same time and learnt everything I needed brilliant
Southampton
2 Start Ltd (Southampton), Unit 2 Four Dells Farm, Poles Lane, Otterbourne, Winchester, SO21 2DY
Call: 02382 022975
Aleksandar Atanasov
18:15 04 Mar 24
I just pass my 3b test. I been trained by Dave . Hi is amazing instructor and person. Many thanks. I highly recommend 2 Start Southampton
Tom Cockton
16:08 01 Mar 24
Very good instructors very knowledgable. Thank you very much for the training!Tom Cockton
Andy Newman
14:51 23 Feb 24
Couldn’t have asked for a better group of instructors. Dave was my trainer and was professional and thorough throughout. Would not hesitate to recommend, not just Dave, but all at Otterborne. Friendly, approachable group of people!
Reading
2 Start Ltd (Reading), Unit 32 Youngs Industrial Estate, Paices Hill, Reading, RG7 4PW
Call: 01184 021861
Andrew Waller
11:09 07 Mar 24
Enjoyable experience throughout, couldn't have asked for a better instructor.
Frank Okoeguale
12:21 23 Feb 24
Mark is the best professional instructor out there, he taught me all I needed to qualify and he kept urging me on and on. He is the best. I will always recommend him and his company 2 Start
Adventure Monkey
20:36 16 Feb 24
I did an ADR course here. Clinton Steggles is a great instructor and is a credit to the team at 2start. He knows his stuff and really enjoys his job. He really wants you to enjoy your course and pass your multiple exams. (Thanks Clint)
Ryan Robertshaw
13:47 08 Feb 24
Had a FLT training course with Roy S. He was very professional and patient. Highly recommend training at 2 Start LTD. The company as a whole are very friendly and welcoming.
Jon C
16:23 13 Nov 23
These guys got me through my C1 driving practical. Their standards are incredibly high; do what they teach you and you will pass the test no problem. Friendly bunch too, would recommend
paul burdett
16:39 20 Oct 23
Had a very enjoyable week doing my cpcNicky is vary good Instrutor friendly and informative
Worthing
2 Start Ltd (Worthing), The Vinery Ind Est, Unit 54 & 55, Poling, Worthing, BN18 9PY
Call: 01903 952410
irish john
19:58 15 Mar 24
Passed my C+E today. I've held my C licence for 20 years and it that time I picked up some bad habits. I spent 3 days with Greg then the last 2 with Jon. Between them they fettled my skills. I started the test with a good feeling of confidence. Both instructors were true professional. They are 100% honest in there assessment then they work with you at your pace to address any issues you may have. I feel they have a true passion for their job. The facilities or clean and tidy as are the vehicles. Every aspect is professional. I would have no hesitation recommending 2 Start.
David Boni
13:20 28 Feb 24
I had a brilliant experience with 2Start Ltd (Worthing). Passed my Class 1 (C+E), and the entire process was smooth. My instructor, Paul, was fantastic – patient, professional, and really understood how to help me succeed. If you're looking for a great training provider, I highly recommend2Start.
Jordan Gibson
14:33 23 Feb 24
Past my category c driving license with rob @ 2 start. I can’t recommend these guys enough. Rob was very calm and gave very clear instructions and advice to improve my driving. He gave grate feedback and positive encouragement. Was happy to answer any questions and concerns I had. Plus I passed my test 1st time with the one week of training. The site is clean and tidy and the lorry’s are kept very clean and tidy as well. Everyone staff member I met at the depot where polite, friendly & approachable. Unfortunately Rob wasn’t present for my test but the depot manager who took me to test was just as polite and friendly. And Rob even took the time to congratulate me after passing.
Juan Luis Viveros Torralba
16:59 16 Feb 24
Great training center to get your C licence and CPC.Great staff and trainers who help you giving you the keys to pass at first attempt.Totally recommended
Jasmine
10:14 02 Feb 24
I did my class 2 with 2 start. My instructor was rob and he was brilliant! Patient and professional, really calmed my nerves. Can’t thank them enough, loved my experience with them and everyone I came into contact with was lovely!Passed second time, everyone was super encouraging and supportive. Would 100% recommend 2 start! Thank you all so much!