1. New Training Initiatives by “Harmonisation – Facilitation – Education”
the IRU Academy
“Harmonisation – Facilitation – Education”
Istanbul, 30 September 2005
Bruno Dingemans
Head – IRU Academy
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2. 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
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3. IRU Academy provides International Recognition
THE IRU ACADEMY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ADC):
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4. 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”
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5. 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)
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6. IRU ACADEMY PROGRAMMES…
CPC Training for Managers in Road Transport EC/98/76, amending EC/96/26 (in EU)
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7. 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
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9. IRU ACADEMY PROGRAMMES… ADR Training According to the ADR Regulations
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10. ADR PROGRAMME
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11. Harmonised ADR Training…
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12. ADR Lesson Plan & Recap Exercise
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15. “IRU ACADEMY ON-LINE” … provides AUTHENTICITY & avoids FALSIFICATION
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16. IRU ACADEMY PROGRAMMES…
Digital Tachograph CBT Training
EC/2135/98 [in force as from 1 January 2006 (in EU)]
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17. DIGITAL TACHOGRAPH CBT TRAINING
Siemens Estimates
that over 10’000’000
Drivers will use their DTCO !
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18. IRU ACADEMY PROGRAMMES…
Professional Driver Training Directive EC/2003/59
(in force as from 10 September 2006 (in EU)
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19. Professional Driver Programme…
Modelled to the ADR …
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20. IRU Academy Web Site
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21. 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: noa
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…
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22. The first Personal Viewing Code provides a recommendation to Potential Clients
The second Personal Viewing Code provides a recommendation to Potential Employers
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23. 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!
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24. 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.
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25. 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
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26. Next IRU Academy Seminar…
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27. Saint – Petersburg, Russia
Next IRU Academy Seminar…
Saint – Petersburg, Russia
28 September 2006 !
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