1. SEED Project Status Update
8 June 2017
Skopje

2. SEED Project Update

3. Outset EU Directive 2003/59/EC regulating:
CPC Driver compulsory for professional drivers throughout Europe
Initial Qualification and Periodic Training (35 hours training every five years)
Focus on:
Advanced Training in Rational Driving based on Safety Regulations
Application of Regulations
Health, Road and Environmental Safety, Services and Logistics

4. ? Outset  Implementation:
EU Directive 2003/59/EC implemented on national level
Fully compatible with EU Directive 2003/59/EC
South East Europe ?
Lack of harmonisation on:
Training curricula
Requirements on CPC Driver Instructors

5. Outset  Facts: EU – Main trade partner (>70%)
Road transport industry represents >10% of GDP
Political priorities – join the EU
Challenges:
Continued access to the EU market
Multilateral permits / licences (ECMT)
Recognition of professional qualification
Align legislation with EU

6. Outset Initial idea – Geneva, 6 April 2013, discussions: IRU Academy
AMERIT
CCIS-ATT
FTC-BiH
SEE Working Group:
Initiation – Zagreb, 6 June 2013
Lobbying for EU co-funding – Skopje, 20 November 2013
Mandate for EU co-funding – Mostar, 24 March 2014
SEED Project Erasmus+ bid:
Project proposal submission – 30 April 2014
Project acceptace – 20 August 2014
Project start – October 2014
Project end – 31 August 2017

7. SEED Project

8. Project Kick-Off

9. Project Support
Project web-site

10. Project Support
Project Portal

11. Project Coordination
Regular (monthly or more frequent) conference calls

12. Project Follow-Up Meetings

13. Project Follow-Up Meetings

14. Project Communication

15. Modular Training Concept

16. CPC Driver Periodic Qualification Modular Approach
5 Modules Defined:
Legislative Framework and Insurance in Road Transport
Road Safety, Driver Role, Transport Trends
Drive and Rest Time Rules
Trip Planning, Customs Procedures and Specific Rules
Environment and Load Security

17. CPC Driver Periodic Qualification Modular Approach
Modules developed by all 7 project partners in English and translated in 4 languages

18. SEED Project Outputs Pedagogical Approach Modular Training Catalogue
Instructor Guidebook
Drivers Guidebook
Training Support (videos / animations)
Evaluations
Multiple Choice Questions
etc.
Developed by all 7 project partners in English and translated in 4 languages

19. SEED Project Outputs Promotrans (F)
Give the floor to Valérie and Sylvie (Promotrans) to update on the other aspects

20. What Took Place in the Course of the SEED Project?

21. EU News – Review of Directive 2003/59/EC
The European Commission launched a review of Directive 2003/59/EC Highlights:
Modernisation of Training
Protection of vulnerable road users
Optimisation of fuel consumption
Better mutual recognition of training
Possibility to combine training with carriage of dangerous goods or transport of live animals
All included in SEED!

22. ECMT Quality Charter Adopted – 29 May 2015
José Viegas, ITF Secretary-General:
"The approval of the Quality Charter is a major step towards harmonisation of conditions in the pan-European road freight transport market. The Charter, alongside the incitation mechanisms already in place for adoption of the most technologically advanced trucks, will establish the Multilateral Quota system as a symbol of quality, safety and environmental standards in road transport."
Give the floor to Patrick to talk about the Impact of the ECMT Quality Charter and its implementation in South East Europe