OLAT Training Courses
OLAT training stands for Operator Licence Awareness Training. It’s a 1-day course designed to teach people responsible for a transport operation how to comply with UK Operator Licence rules.
What OLAT Training is
Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT) helps operators, directors, and transport managers understand the legal responsibilities of running an HGV or PSV operator licence.
It is often required by the Office of the Traffic Commissioner if a company has compliance issues or attends a Public Inquiry.
Typical details:
- Duration: 1 day (about 7 hours)
- Format: classroom
- Certificate issued after completion (often accepted by Traffic Commissioners).
What you learn at an OLAT course
Common topics include:
- Operator licence undertakings and conditions
- The role of the Transport Manager
- Drivers’ hours and tachographs
- Vehicle maintenance systems
- OCRS (Operator Compliance Risk Score)
- Enforcement powers and roadside checks
- Driver licensing and working time rules
- Public inquiries and penalties for non-compliance
Who should take OLAT
OLAT is aimed at:
- Company directors or business owners
- Transport managers
- Fleet or compliance managers
- Anyone responsible for an operator licence
- Companies told by the Traffic Commissioner to complete training
OLAT vs Transport Manager CPC refresher
- OLAT: Awareness training about running an operator licence.
- Transport Manager CPC refresher: Updates knowledge for people who already hold the CPC qualification.