This DVSA Recognised course teaches delegates to become Internal Driving Coaches and Assessors by providing delegates with the skills needed to identify poor driving habits by utilising driver behaviour techniques, assess other drivers’ abilities and to undertake coaching duties to improve driving standards.

Upon completion of the course, delegates will be competent in the following areas:

Driver behaviour techniques

Communication skills

Controlling the session

How to present feedback

Fault recognition

Fault rectification

All key Coaching and Assessment documents utilised during the course will be made available to the delegates. This includes assessor notes, driver assessor forms and a driver assessment scoring matrix guide.

Course Content

The LGV Driver Coach and Assessor Training course includes:

Interactive classroom presentations on the key coaching and assessment principles

Licensing and eyesight checks

A formal driving assessment of the delegates driving ability

Assessment of delegates reversing and (where relevant) un-coupling/coupling ability

Highway Code knowledge test

Appraisal of the delegates driver coaching and assessment skills

Report writingCandidates will gain an understanding of the key risks associated with manual handling, relevant legislation, and the financial and personal impact of injuries. The course also covers correct lifting techniques and the use of manual handling equipment to ensure safer working practices.