Arval and FTA to recognise van training candidates 13 April 2017

Leasing business Arval has announced that the first successful candidates to complete its new van training course will be presented with their certificates at this month’s Commercial Vehicle Show (25-27 April; NEC, Birmingham).

The presentation will be made at 11am on Tuesday 25 April by Mark Cartwright, head of LCVs at the Freight Transport Association.

Like the FTA’s Van Excellence scheme, Arval’s course – called Van Product Familiarisation – has been designed to improve service to LCV operators by providing clear, accurate advice on vehicles, compliance and safety.

The course has been created in conjunction with two of Arval’s conversion partners, Bott and Clark’s Vehicle Conversions.

It includes information on vehicle types and sizes, as well as legislation covering type approval, tachographs, weights and vehicle speed limits. A key element is vehicle enhancement and the legislation covering this area, including how vehicles should be enhanced in line with ECWVTA and VCA requirements.

Simon Cook (pictured), LCV Manager at Arval, says: “We believe that the standards being set by our Van Team are industry-leading in terms of LCV consultancy, and this new course is evidence of the depth and professionalism of our approach.

“The department has recently been expanded and the course will help to bring the new recruits up to expert status. It provides a structured and in-depth overview of several important areas of LCV operation that are especially relevant to Van Excellence.”

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Laura Cork

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