Operator Licence Awareness Training
A live, one-day online OLAT course that gives operators, directors and their teams a clear understanding of Operator Licensing — and meets the Traffic Commissioner’s requirements. Regular weekday and Saturday courses, with 7 Driver CPC hours available.
£55+VAT · UK’s cheapest OLAT
1 Day Live online via Zoom
7 hrs Driver CPC available
Weekly Weekday & Saturday courses
JAUPT Accredited course
Meets Traffic Commissioner requirements
Certificate Of attendance issued
30 yrs Almost 30 years’ experience
DVSA Approved Driver CPC CentreDVSA No. AC02152
DVSA Approved Driver CPC Centre — DVSA No. AC02152
What is Operator Licence Awareness Training?
Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT) covers the wide range of regulations that a Transport Manager and their team are responsible for. Operators have duties spanning online records, drivers’ hours, driver licensing and vehicle maintenance — and they must not only be compliant, but be able to demonstrate that compliance. Knowledge, supported by the right procedures and systems, is what keeps an operation on the right side of the law.
Attendance is often stipulated by the Traffic Commissioner and can be a condition of obtaining or retaining an Operator Licence. Many operators also attend before dealing with the Traffic Commissioner, to demonstrate that their knowledge is current and that they are committed to meeting their licence undertakings.
Whether you hold a Restricted, Standard National or Standard International licence, the legal undertakings are broadly the same — and many operators find OLAT the simplest way to keep their whole transport management team up to date with the multitude of requirements for running a compliant operation.
Not just for Transport Managers. OLAT is designed for directors, senior managers, fleet and operations managers, planners and traffic-office staff — anyone with a role in keeping the Operator Licence compliant, whether or not they hold the Transport Manager CPC.
The Benefits At A Glance
1-day remote course
Attend from your office, depot or home — delivered live and interactively over Zoom.
Industry experts
OLAT from the UK’s largest trainer of Transport Managers, led by approved, experienced CPC trainers.
7 Driver CPC hours
Accredited by JAUPT for 7 Driver CPC hours — add them to your card for just £8.75.
Meets TC guidelines
Run in accordance with the Traffic Commissioner’s guidance for virtual training courses.
Weekday & Saturday courses
A regular programme of dates — including regular Saturday courses — so training fits around the working week.
Attendance certificate
A Certificate of Attendance is issued on completion, ready to submit to the Traffic Commissioner as evidence.
Cheapest OLAT on the market
At just £55+VAT, we’re the lowest-priced OLAT course in the UK — typically around a third of what other providers charge.
Improve your OCRS
Understand the Operator Compliance Risk Score and the practical steps that keep it healthy.
Whole-team training
Bring your directors, planners and office staff together — group bookings welcome.
OLAT Course Content
The objective of the day is to give a comprehensive overview of the Operator Licensing requirements, while giving operators the chance to discuss the specific issues faced by their own businesses. Content is grouped below.
The Licence
- Operator Licensing system
- Operator commitments & undertakings
- Maintaining online records
- Operator Compliance Risk Score (OCRS)
Drivers & Hours
- EU drivers’ hours
- Working Time Directive
- Workforce agreements
- Record keeping
- Tachographs
- Driver licensing
Vehicles & Roads
- Vehicle maintenance
- Road traffic management & enforcement
- Speed limits & traffic regulations
Authorities & Beyond
- International aspects of transport
- The authorities & public enquiries
- Dealing with the Traffic Commissioner
Who Should Attend OLAT?
OLAT is for anyone responsible for — or supporting — the operation of commercial vehicles under an Operator Licence. It’s especially valuable for those who carry the legal responsibility without holding the Transport Manager CPC.
Company directors
Named on the Operator Licence and personally responsible for its undertakings.
Restricted licence holders
Owner-operators and businesses moving their own goods, with the same duties as any operator.
Transport & fleet managers
Responsible for maintaining the company’s O-licence compliance day to day.
Operations managers
Overseeing the activities of a transport operation and its drivers.
Traffic office & admin staff
Involved in record-keeping, scheduling and compliance systems.
Planners & supervisors
Making day-to-day decisions that affect licence compliance.
New & aspiring operators
Preparing to apply for a first Operator Licence, or considering the full TM CPC.
Anyone directed by the TC
Operators asked to attend following a DVSA visit, investigation or public inquiry.
When Is OLAT Required?
OLAT can be attended voluntarily as continuing professional development, or it can be a formal requirement. Either way, taking it demonstrates a serious, proactive approach to compliance — something Traffic Commissioners consistently value.
- As a condition of your licence — on the granting, renewal or restoration of an Operator Licence.
- After a DVSA encounter — following a roadside check or vehicle inspection where compliance concerns were raised.
- Following a public inquiry — where shortcomings in oversight or record-keeping have been identified.
- Before dealing with the Traffic Commissioner — to show your knowledge is current and your commitment genuine.
- As voluntary CPD — to keep your whole team up to date with evolving legislation and best practice.
“Ignorance of the law is no excuse.”
A recurring message from the Traffic CommissionersVoluntary attendance is looked on favourably by Traffic Commissioners. Failing to understand your undertakings, on the other hand, can lead to financial penalties, curtailment, suspension or revocation of an Operator Licence — consequences that can stop a business overnight.
Live Online, In A Single Day
Our OLAT course runs live and interactively over Zoom, so there’s no travel and no time lost on the road. You attend for a single day, take part in the discussion, and leave with a clear, current understanding of your Operator Licence obligations.
- One day, fully remote — join from your office, depot or home
- Weekday & Saturday dates — regular courses every week, including Saturdays
- Live & interactive — ask questions and raise your own scenarios with the trainer
- Certificate of Attendance — issued on completion, ready for the Traffic Commissioner
- 7 Driver CPC hours — available to add to your card for £8.75
- Meets TC guidance — run in accordance with the rules for virtual training
The UK’s Cheapest OLAT Course
At just £55+VAT per delegate, our OLAT is the lowest-priced on the market — typically around a third of what other providers charge, many of whom sit between £180 and £470. Same JAUPT-accredited, Traffic Commissioner-compliant course, for a fraction of the price. Add 7 Driver CPC hours for £8.75. No hidden extras.
OLAT Upcoming Course Dates
Live online via Zoom, 8am–4pm, weekdays and Saturdays. Every date is £55+VAT per delegate, with the option to add 7 hours of Driver CPC for £8.75. Filter by day, then book your place.
Rated 5 Stars By Operators & Managers
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This OLAT course was well presented by Dave and easy to understand. Joining instructions were clear with a vast amount of information including updates to current legislation. A great refresher for any current or potential transport manager.
I Recently did the Online OLAT Training via Zoom and was a bit skeptical as i prefer classroom based learning but Dave Palmer the Tutor delivered the course brilliantly and was very knowledgeable in his field. I would highly recommend Enterprise Transport Training 🙂
Jason delivers these course in such a way that turns what would be a very dry subject, into an engaging conversation with his students
Need A 2-Day Transport Manager Course?
Our Transport Manager Refresher runs over two days, live online — going beyond awareness into a fuller refresh of the Transport Manager’s compliance responsibilities, with 7 Driver CPC hours available. Ideal for qualified Transport Managers bringing their knowledge up to date.
OLAT For Your Whole Team
Train your directors, planners and office staff together
Operator Licence compliance is a team responsibility — not just the Transport Manager’s. Booking your key people onto OLAT together means everyone understands the undertakings, the record-keeping and the risks in the same way. As the UK’s largest trainer of Transport Managers, we can get your team booked in quickly, on a regular programme of weekly dates, at highly competitive rates. Get in touch to discuss group bookings.
Group bookings
Book several delegates onto the same course together.
Weekday & Saturday
Regular courses every week, including Saturdays, to fit around your operation.
Driver CPC hours
7 hours available per delegate towards periodic training.
Cheapest on the market
The UK’s lowest OLAT price at £55+VAT per delegate.