This course provides employers, drivers and employees with the skills and knowledge that they need to combat driver fatigue. It must be completed by

• all drivers participating in the Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme
  
• any employees who are responsible for driver rostering and trip scheduling
  
• the employer, or designated person, responsible for fatigue management of staff.

The course involves 6 hours of theory (2 sessions) with some on-the-job practice. The course trainer must certify the appropriate Table in their Driver Certification Manual.

Names of approved training organisations are available from any Customer Service Centre.

Registration costs

Registration fees are payable to Customer Service Centres

• Employer TFMS Registration
  
• Driver TFMS Registration
  
• Self-employed Driver TFMS Registration.

The fees for the medical examination and training courses are payable to the medical practitioner and training organisation. Please contact them directly for their fees.

Audits by Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure

Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure may audit an employer’s, or self-employed drivers, system at any time and may, by written notice, request the employer to provide the information referred to under ‘Employer’s obligations’.

Contacts & further information

Copies of the following are available from any Customer Service Centre.

• Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure TFMS Questions and Answers
  
• National Road Transport Commission Administrative Guideline: Transitional Fatigue Management Scheme
  
• TFMS Employer/Driver application forms

For additional information about

• compliance guidelines
  
• control
  
• monitoring and review procedures

please contact Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure's Heavy Vehicle Accreditation and Audit Unit or email us