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2019.
NRI Announces UK’s First LGV Assessor Qualification

NRI Announces UK’s First LGV Assessor Qualification
 
The National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) has launched a new qualification that will help employers conduct and report on LGV driver assessments more easily. This is the only DVSA endorsed LGV Assessor qualification available across the UK.
 
Designed for professionals in the transport and logistics industry, the LGV Assessor qualification proves that an individual has the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct and report on driver assessments.
 
NRI Qualified LGV Assessors can systematically and professionally assess the quality of potential new staff to see if they are suitable for an LGV driving job. They can also assess existing staff members who are prone to accidents or incidents and help define the training needs for future development. 
 
“Many businesses don’t need an onsite instructor, but they do need someone to professionally monitor and assess current and new LGV drivers,” says David Cox, Manager of the National Register of LGV Instructors. “Until now there was no formal recognition for an LGV Assessor role and all it involves.” 
 
While periodic assessments help satisfy company policies, LGV Assessors can also provide mentoring and support to current and prospective drivers, helping to retain staff and improve the quality and efficiency of the workforce.
 
“The LGV Assessor qualification provides independent evidence of a business’ commitment to high quality, structured LGV driver training,” says David. “It also demonstrates that they are committed to investing in their employees by providing them with a professional, industry recognised qualification that is endorsed by DVSA.” 
 
The Assessor qualification is obtained following a theory test which includes assessment techniques, driving legislation, highway code, eco-safe driving and other topics. Practical driving skills are evaluated for one hour while a role play scenario tests their assessment ability. 
 
Upon successful completion of the examination, candidates will be on the NRI LGV Assessor register for 5 years with access to free technical advice and exclusive professional development opportunities. They will be issued with the NRI LGV Assessor card, and their name will appear on the NRI website.
 
“The new qualification provides a pathway for drivers wishing to develop their career. Once on the register as an assessor, they can potentially progress to instructor level,” says David. “This is also a great way for employers who have their own on-site driver development team to retain good staff that show potential.” 
 
Launched in 2017, the National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) is the only DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) endorsed Register led by the industry, for the industry. It is operated by RTITB, supported by the FTA (Freight Transport Association) and RHA (Road Haulage Association) and is run on a not-for-profit basis. 
 
“Our aim is to promote higher standards of LGV instruction and also now assessment and mentoring, and increase the number of registered driver development professionals,” says David. 
 
There are currently over 500+ instructors registered with NRI, and the qualification can only be obtained by taking the examination through an approved NRI examination centre. 
 
For information on the Assessor qualification or to register with the National Register of LGV Instructors, contact LGVinstructorregister@rtitb.co.uk or call NRI on 01952 520210.
 
Further information can also be found at: www.lgvinstructorregister.com  
 
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NOTES TO EDITORS
 
About the National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI)
 
The National Register of LGV Instructors is led by the road transport industry and is currently the only Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) endorsed instructor register developed by the industry for the industry.
 
The not-for-profit register is operated by RTITB and supported by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) and Road Haulage Association (RHA), all of whom sit on the governance committee and oversee the standards and future development of the register.
 
As the only instructor register supported by the industry's leading trade bodies, and validated by the DVSA, the National Register exists to improve and monitor LGV instructor standards, ensuring professionalism and a high standard of training in the road transport industry. The Register has the following objectives:
 
To agree and maintain a set of standards for the skills and underpinning knowledge required to be an effective LGV instructor
To improve the standard of LGV instruction available
To increase the number of registered LGV instructors
To contribute to an improvement in the national pass rate of LGV vocational tests
To publish test pass rates for candidates trained by instructors on the national register
 
Visit www.lgvinstructorregister.com for further information.