It’s been another busy and eventful year for us!

Unlike most training organisations, Novadata is more than just a training provider.

Our service and product portfolio includes the supply of tachograph equipment, software and analysis. We also offer an expert witness service and Drivers’ Hours Law Helpline, so we are forced to keep abreast of all legislation and fully appreciate wider transport issues. And it’s this broader understanding that underpins our relationship with The Professional Drivers Foundation.

We firmly believe that the Professional Drivers Foundation holds a unique position in the transport industry; a position which, with enough support, can only become stronger. We hope the Foundation can count on your support.

Please visit www.pdafund.org

Summer 2010

Derek BroomfieldManaging Director

Novadata News Update

Novadata Adds PTLLS to Training Portfolio

Novadata has now launched a new five day City and Guilds instructor-led course designed for trainers looking to establish a training portfolio and gain the PTLLS Level 3 Award.

In September 2007, the government introduced new regulations to reform the training and qualifications of teachers, tutors, trainers and instructors. These changes impact on all those delivering learning within the further education sector (including work based learning).

If your organisation delivers internal training courses (publicly funded/Train to Gain etc), or provides work based learning (NVQ’s etc) then the changes are of relevance to you.

The list includes those:

–Training or instructing

–Tutoring

–Teaching key or functional skills

–Planning and running inductions

–Coaching in the workplace

–Delivering underpinning knowledge

The new professional qualifications are:

1. Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) – City & Guild 7303

2. Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) – City & Guilds 7304

3. Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) – City & Guilds 7305

This introductory award provides a ‘stepping stone’ to teaching in the lifelong learning sector, and the qualifications required of the associate and full teaching roles defined in the Qualified Teacher Framework.

From this year, it’s imperative that every trainer should be working towards this entry level qualification. It provides a genuine, recognised standard which empowers trainers, training departments, and training providers.

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Have you heard about our new legal service?

We offer a choice of over 140 hours Driver CPC training…

Novadata Transport Training in collaboration with Pellys Transport & Regulatory Law is now offering a legal compliance service for its clients. —

Pellys Transport & Regulatory Law is one of the leading transport law firms in the UK with over 25 years experience in advising operators. Novadata has been providing transport training and support services for over 20 years.

The new service - based on a fixed yearly fee* - will provide operators with all necessary routine legal services and advice relating to any aspect of their operation, including all employment issues. It will incorporate advice on any correspondence received from the licensing authority and the appropriate response to it. In addition, it will embrace all necessary advice and representation

of the operator and its employees in connection with investigations by the police or VOSA.

*For example, the fee will be less than £500.00 for a six vehicle fleet. This is easily justifiable when compared to the number of hours required at usual solicitors’ rates for critical tasks such as representing operators at VOSA interviews under caution, defending them when they are prosecuted or called to Public Inquiry which can easily run into many thousands of pounds.

Top Marks for Su!

Novadata’s Executive Director, Su Winch, has enjoyed a year of transport achievement.

Sue has successfully passed all the examinations (Modules 1, 2 and 4) to gain her CPC Freight National. She has also completed her ADR training, passing the mandatory Core Module, Package Module, Tanker Module and Dangerous Goods Classes 2-6, 8 and 9. Since completing her ADR training, Su has been invited and accepted the position of committee member on the National Dangerous Goods Training Consortium.

Chris Joins the Team We have recently welcomed Chris Shelford as a trainer. Chris, who has a background in Formula 1 and over 20 years experience in the industry, brings a wealth of expertise to the Novadata training team. Chris will take responsibility for a number of courses including the very popular and timely Driver CPC Fuel Efficiency module.

Novadata – driven by excellence

Driving us crazy

Winner of over a dozen British, European and World Motorcycle and Truck Racing Titles, British racing ace Steve Parrish

Yes, that’s our Managing Director, Derek Broomfield, with European Sales Director Bob Thompson, displaying some high spirits! Actually, they do have something to celebrate. Bob had just finished training his 1,000th driver in Drivers’ Hours Law and Tachographs!

Novadata Showcases New Tacho Software and Driver CPC Courses at the Commercial Vehicle Operator Show 2010

As well as demonstrating our new, state of the art tachograph analysis software solution at this year’s show, we were able to showcase three exciting new additions to our Driver CPC suite of courses. These are: Driver as Ambassador, The Road to Fuel Efficiency and Driving Safe & Staying Legal.

has become patron of the Professional Drivers Foundation. The PDF is a charity very close to our hearts and we believe this is a significant milestone for the organisation.

The Professional Drivers Association (PDA) has established the Professional Drivers Foundation (PDF) as a charity specifically aimed at lorry drivers. PDA founder and spokeswoman, Pat Nicholson explains: “The Foundation was formed primarily for the welfare of lorry drivers. The Haulage Industry is one of the UK’s largest employers, providing a vital livelihood for thousands of HGV drivers, many of whom are over 50 years of age. It is subject to tight regulation, by which a driver can lose the right to work by the revocation of his or her licence by the DVLA. The PDF feels there is a need to provide some help, both financial and advisory, to anyone holding a vocational driving licence and in need of support through no fault of their own. It also aims to help with retraining where a lorry driver, through ill health, finds he is unable to return to driving and needs support in finding other work.”

Steve said: “Having had a few accidents on the tracks over my racing career, it is good to see a charity specifically supporting lorry drivers, who we all know are the lifeline of this Country. I am very honoured to be associated with the Professional Drivers Foundation.”

For more information visit www.pdafund.org

Derek BroomfieldManaging Director

I am very proud of all our trainers, whose exceptional talent and hard work have made Novadata serve our clients well, and keeps them coming back. This is a very significant achievement for Bob and bears testimony to his expertise in transport training.

Driver as Ambassador is a particularly dynamic module. It seeks to build on the more technical aspects of Driver CPC, encouraging drivers and managers to take responsibility for some of the wider concerns facing the industry and work more effectively in these challenging times. Whether through minimising

British Racing Ace, Steve Parrish and Novadata Support

Professional Drivers Foundation

stress or maximising customer care, it teaches participants how to distinguish themselves and promote their companies.

This course aims to define and expand the ambassadorial role of the professional driver. It encourages self management and confidence.

3 Blackwell DriveSpringwood Industrial EstateBraintree, Essex, CM7 2QJ

Tel +44 (0)1376 552999 Email info@novadata.co.uk Web www.novadata.co.uk

Braintree Training SchoolNovadata’s Braintree training school is situated close to the A120, within easy reach of the motorway network and less than 30 minutes from Stansted Airport. It offers straightforward access from all areas in and around the East of England, Midlands and Greater London.

Novadata also has regional offices in Devon, Wiltshire, Wembley and Southern Ireland. Alternatively, for large groups, courses can be held at customers’ premises.

Get Your Driver CPC Training on Track With More Choice Than Ever Before…The EU directive requires 35 hours of training over a five-year period. We provide drivers with the opportunity to meet this requirement with a choice of over 140 hours of vital training experience!

For more information visit: www.novadata.co.uk

Next of Kin CardsThe Professional Drivers Foundation has developed a Next Of Kin Card to be kept in drivers wallets for identification purposes in the case of an accident or emergency. The NOK card is credit card size and can be laminated and kept on your person at all times.

Please send a stamped addressed envelope to: Professional Drivers Association, 10 Eastmoor Lane Doddington March, Cambs PE15 0TD

Novadata’s CPC National Freight & Passenger now count as full 35 hours Driver CPC!We have now gained JAUPT approval for both our Certificate of Professional Competence National Freight & Passenger courses to count as the full 35 hours of Driver CPC periodic training. This complies with the legal requirement for drivers to receive their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) by completing their 35 hours of periodic training before September 9th 2013 /2014.

Novadata is the first, and as yet only, training organisation in the UK to gain approval for this additional benefit.

Have Your SayThis newsletter aims to highlight transport trends and convey a snapshot of our training and support services.

We want to provide news that is relevant to your training needs. To help us with this, we would welcome your comments and suggestions. Please let us know how we might be able to help you get ahead and stay ahead in these challenging times.

Please send correspondence to info@novadata.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.

Novadata Receives CTP Preferred Supplier StatusWe are delighted to announce that Novadata has been awarded Preferred Supplier status from the Ministry of Defence’s Careers Transition Partnership.

The Careers Transition Partnership provides advice and information for personnel who are leaving or have already left the Armed Forces. It recommends resettlement workshops and vocational training courses to help ex-service personnel prepare for a future career. Training providers who wish to have their services made available to Service leavers through the Careers Transition Partnership go through a stringent application and vetting process in order to be accredited as a Preferred Supplier to the CTP.

For further information or booking details contact: