Operator Licence Awareness Training

Yes. This is Operator Licence Awareness Training, DVSA-approved under course reference ICRS30223/591 and delivered under NLTC consortium approval AC00591. It's the course meant when OLAT is required as an undertaking, whether that's on the grant of a new operator's licence or following a Public Inquiry. If the wording you've been given asks for anything more specific than operator licence awareness training, call us on 01283 895777 before booking and we'll tell you straight whether this is what you need.

Everyone who completes the course receives a named certificate of completion showing the course, the date and the course reference. That's the document to send to the Office of the Traffic Commissioner, or to keep in your compliance file as evidence the undertaking has been met.

Yes. You don't need a Driver CPC, a vocational licence or any prior qualification to attend — the course is regularly taken by operators and transport managers who don't drive. You'll receive the same certificate of completion. The 7 hours of Driver CPC are only relevant if you hold a Driver CPC and want them added; if you don't, nothing about the course or your certificate changes.

Yes, if you want it to. Because the course is DVSA-approved, completion can add 7 hours to your Driver CPC record, uploaded the same day. Tell us on the day and we'll do it — it's included, not an extra. If you don't hold a Driver CPC, the course and your certificate are unaffected.

Driver CPC courses are approved by JAUPT, the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training, on behalf of DVSA. Our approval is held through the National Logistics Training Consortium — you can look up centre AC00591 on the JAUPT register and see its approved courses. Delivering under a consortium approval is standard practice for independent training providers. Our course reference is ICRS30223/591. Any provider claiming approval should be traceable to a JAUPT-approved centre — if they aren't, your hours won't count.

OLAT is a 7-hour course, which means it counts towards both National and International Driver CPC. Whether you drive UK-only or across Europe, this course contributes to your 35-hour periodic training requirement.

Transport Manager CPC is a formal, regulated qualification required to hold an operator licence in a managerial capacity. OLAT is a Driver CPC course that gives drivers awareness of operator licence responsibilities and compliance regulations. OLAT is not a replacement for TM CPC, but it's a useful step for drivers who want to understand the operator side or eventually progress to TM qualification.

OLAT is delivered live online via Zoom across 7 hours. You'll join from any device with a camera and microphone — laptop, tablet or smartphone. You'll receive joining details and a tech-check link 24 hours before your course.

CPC Express uploads completed hours to DVSA the same day you complete the course. They typically appear on your Driver CPC record at GOV.UK within 5 working days, though often much sooner.

Yes. You can reschedule to any available course date at no extra cost, provided you contact us at least 72 hours before your original start time. Cancellations 72+ hours in advance are eligible for a 75% refund. Full details on our refund and cancellation policy page.

We concentrate OLAT bookings on specific dates to ensure each course runs with strong learner numbers and lively discussion. If no upcoming date is listed, new dates are added regularly — contact us to register your interest and we'll notify you when the next date opens.