© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 1 Professional Driver Training Seminar Driver Training put into practice “The example of Germany” Istanbul, 29 September 2005 Dr. Littig Director of Educational Strategy and Policy, DEKRA, Germany Dr. Littig Director of Educational Strategy and Policy, DEKRA, Germany

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 2 TraditionTradition   1925 – established in Berlin as a registered association (e.V.)   1960 – accredited as a vehicle inspection organization   At the end of the 70s – vehicle inspections performed in workshops / garages   1990 – installation of a country-wide test-station network in former Eastern Germany   1995/96 – extensive restructuring measures throughout the company   Since 1998 – emphasis on internationalisation

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 3 DEKRA e.V. DEKRA AG AUTOMOTIVE DEKRA AUTOMOBIL DEKRA SÜDLEASING SERVICES INDUSTRIAL DEKRA TESTING & INSPECTION DEKRA UMWELT DEKRA REAL ESTATE EXPERTISE DEKRA INTERTEK CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION & CONSULTING DEKRA AKADEMIE DEKRA ARBEIT DEKRA CONSULTING EURO TRANSPORT MEDIA INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS DEKRA INTERNATIONAL DEKRA CLAIMS SERVICES DEKRA AMERICA DEKRA FRANCE DEKRA ITALIA DEKRA NEDERLAND DEKRA EXPERT DEKRA POLSKA DEKRA ÙSMD TRANSDEKRA DEKRA HELLAS DEKRA AUSTRIA DEKRA PORTUGAL SLOVDEKRA DEKRA BRASIL

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 4 Business Unit Qualification & Consulting DEKRA Akademie   Recognised as leading training partner by business and public authorities for transport and warehousing, business administration, IT and new media   Comprehensive range of products Day seminars up to year-long programmes Training consultancy Complete training and continued-education concepts

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 5 DEKRA Business Units QUALIFICATION & CONSULTING DEKRA Akademie DEKRA Consulting DEKRA Arbeit DEKRA Personal Services EuroTransport Media INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS DEKRA Claims Services International DEKRA International DEKRA France AUTOMOTIVE DEKRA Automobil DEKRA SüdLeasing INDUSTRIAL DEKRA Industrial Services DEKRA Umwelt DEKRA RES DEKRA ITS Certification Services

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 6 DEKRA Akademie Locations in Germany

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 7 Training portfolio   Training areas information technology business key qualifications (soft skills) logistics (i.e. driver training at different levels) technology safety and security

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 8 Drivers Training: The Example of Germany  Situation today vocational education of professional truck drivers vocational education of professional truck drivers further training further training - regulated by law - voluntary further training  Future developments basic qualification basic qualification further education further education

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 9 Vocational Education for Truck Driver  Professional Truck Driver is a profession fully recognized by the German law for vocational training (“Berufsbildungsgesetz”)  No specializations concerning any focal points or any subject area  Lasts three years within the so-called dual system  Special concepts for vocational retraining can lead to the same certification

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 10 Job Description  Vocational education is oriented toward a common job description transport people and goods transport people and goods working most of their time at the steering wheel working most of their time at the steering wheel know the traffic laws in Germany and abroad know the traffic laws in Germany and abroad check the technical equipment of their vehicle before and after using it (includes wheels, engine, braking-systems) check the technical equipment of their vehicle before and after using it (includes wheels, engine, braking-systems) load up their vehicle with goods or the passengers’ luggage load up their vehicle with goods or the passengers’ luggage take care that the loaded goods are evenly distributed take care that the loaded goods are evenly distributed check for the required papers check for the required papers assist in planning the driving route assist in planning the driving route

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 11 Further Training  Regulated by law training for drivers of dangerous goods training for drivers of dangerous goods need for special basic certification, ADR* need for special basic certification, ADR* recertification after five years, at the latest recertification after five years, at the latest * European Agreement concerning the international shipment of dangerous goods by roads

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 12 Further Training  Contents general requirements (foundation course only) general requirements (foundation course only) general hazards (foundation course only) general hazards (foundation course only) documents (bill of lading, etc.) documents (bill of lading, etc.) Vehicle and transport types Vehicle and transport types containers containers signage, placards, orange-colored plates signage, placards, orange-colored plates transport implementation transport implementation duties and responsibilities, sanctions duties and responsibilities, sanctions measures to be taken after accidents/incidents measures to be taken after accidents/incidents

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 13 Professional Perspectives for Truck Drivers Did the truck drivers remain in their professional field? Reference: German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 14 Example for Alternative Possibilities  Vocational education of professional service drivers lasts two years lasts two years Required in order to work in the delivery service field Required in order to work in the delivery service field

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 15 Voluntary further Training  Different training fields Examples Examples - regulated by law - prescriptions - basic physics - influences on driving behavior

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 16 Voluntary further Training Competence on freight traffic Competence on freight traffic - regulations by law (Germany and Europe)  StVg, commercial law, etc. - bookkeeping - industrial safety - knowledge about insurance - environmental protection - social law Road safety training Road safety training - to reduce the accident risks - to manage dangerous situations - to strengthen the safety

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 17 Voluntary further Training driver safety training driver safety training - to reduce the risk of accident - to manage dangerous situations - to increase safety

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 18 The Future (I)  Education and further education based on the new EU-guidelines starting from September 2008 for bus drivers starting from September 2008 for bus drivers starting from September 2009 for truck drivers starting from September 2009 for truck drivers

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 19 The Future II  Basic qualification (examination only)  Accelerated basic qualification (140 hours and examination)  Further education 35 hours every five years update professional knowledge update professional knowledge improve road safety improve road safety reduce fuel consumption reduce fuel consumption use of simulators allowed (in part) use of simulators allowed (in part)

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 20 Consulting – Qualifying - Integration Thank you for your attention

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005Professional Driver Training Seminar Sep 2005Page 21 Professional Driver Training Seminar