New Training Initiatives by “Harmonisation – Facilitation – Education” the IRU Academy “Harmonisation – Facilitation – Education” Istanbul, 30 September 2005 Bruno Dingemans Head – IRU Academy © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

A Constitutional Obligation… “The objective of the IRU shall be to…promote the training and professional competence of transport operators and drivers and reinforce the quality of services offered by the industry… Article 2, IRU Constitution © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

IRU Academy provides International Recognition THE IRU ACADEMY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ADC): © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

Providing Harmonised Training Standards and International Recognition IRU Academy Objective Providing Harmonised Training Standards and International Recognition Combine International Best Practices and International Legislation into Harmonised and “Known-from-the-job” Course Curricula For Instructor’s Use that will lead to: Enhanced Professional Competencies leading to well-trained professionals on the road Facilitation, Better Services and Improved Road Safety IRU Academy Certificates Endorsed by the ADC available On-line through the “IRU Academy On-line” © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

In the Liberalised World - Training is Key for Success! CPC Training for Managers in Road Transport EC/98/76, amending EC/96/26 (in EU) ADR Training According to the ADR Regulations Digital Tachograph CBT Training EC/2135/98 [in force as from 1 January 2006 (in EU)] Professional Driver Training Directive EC/2003/59 (in force as from 10 September 2006 (in EU) © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

IRU ACADEMY PROGRAMMES… CPC Training for Managers in Road Transport EC/98/76, amending EC/96/26 (in EU) © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

CPC FOR THE MANAGER PROGRAMME Based on EU Acquis 32 ATIs 30 Countries Over 5,000 Diplomas 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 In pipeline © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

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IRU ACADEMY PROGRAMMES… ADR Training According to the ADR Regulations © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

ADR PROGRAMME © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

Harmonised ADR Training… © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

ADR Lesson Plan & Recap Exercise © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

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“IRU ACADEMY ON-LINE” … provides AUTHENTICITY & avoids FALSIFICATION © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

IRU ACADEMY PROGRAMMES… Digital Tachograph CBT Training EC/2135/98 [in force as from 1 January 2006 (in EU)] © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

DIGITAL TACHOGRAPH CBT TRAINING Siemens Estimates that over 10’000’000 Drivers will use their DTCO ! © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

IRU ACADEMY PROGRAMMES… Professional Driver Training Directive EC/2003/59 (in force as from 10 September 2006 (in EU) © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

Professional Driver Programme… Modelled to the ADR … © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

IRU Academy Web Site © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

Each Graduate receives 2 Personal Viewing CURRENT Graduate Support Tools Step 1 Student NOWICKI ANDRZEJ (random example) successfully graduated from the CPC Manager course at the ICCIM IRU Academy Accredited Training Institute (ATI) Each Graduate receives 2 Personal Viewing Codes Step 2 He receives from the IRU Academy his CPC Diploma and Student ID Code: noa12134800 Step 3 Mr Nowicki has given this code to a prospect client, who now enters the IRU Academy web- site using Mr Nowicki’s code… http://www.iru.org/Academy/ © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

The first Personal Viewing Code provides a recommendation to Potential Clients The second Personal Viewing Code provides a recommendation to Potential Employers © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

Find the Best Job or … Work with the Best Transport Companies ! Any Driver or Fleet Operator has soon available a unique tool to Find the Best Job or to Work with the Best Transport Companies through the IRU Academy Web Site! © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

STATE-OF-THE-ART WEB-BASED FACILITATION TOOL ! Web-based Facilitation Tool for IRU Academy ATIs, Support Tool for IRU Academy Graduates and Verification Tool for Authorities. © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

Benefits of the “IRU Academy On-line” ATIs: Obtain a private & secure web site Manage & publish Classes on public IRU Academy web site Print on-site IRU Academy Certificates / Diplomas Graduates: Promote their Qualification to potential Employers / Clients Create and publish their Curriculum Vitae (CV) Display their Certificates / Diplomas in PDF format Authorities: Have proof of Authenticity of Certification © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

Next IRU Academy Seminar… © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

Saint – Petersburg, Russia Next IRU Academy Seminar… Saint – Petersburg, Russia 28 September 2006 ! © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2005

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