New Course Launch: NPORS N027 Excavation Marshall (Banksman)
At COTS Training, we are dedicated to providing first-class training for construction professionals in South Wales. Our latest offering,...
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Jun 251 min read
New Excavators arrive at Railside
We're thrilled to unveil our latest additions to the Railside Training Centre - two BRAND NEW Doosan excavators! Available for training...
Nov 20, 20232 min read
Launching Now: COTS Adds NPORS N405 Crane/Lift Supervisor Course to Their Training Portfolio
Master safety & elevate your career with COTS Training's NPORS N405 Crane/Lift Supervisor course.
Oct 10, 20232 min read
The Importance of Regular Training in the Construction Industry
Discover how regular training in the construction industry is essential for skill development, safety, and staying current.
Aug 22, 20232 min read
ALLMI Accredited Slinger Signaller and Lorry Loader Courses at COTS Training
COTS Training upskills construction pros with ALLMI-accredited Slinger Signaller & Lorry Loader courses for safety and expertise.
Aug 21, 20232 min read
Beneath the Surface: Mastering Cable Avoidance through Expert Training
Safety and efficiency are paramount in today's rapidly evolving construction and utility industries. With the increasing complexity of...
Nov 29, 20221 min read
Course Spotlight: PASMA Towers for Users
COTS are a market leader in the delivery of PASMA training. Our dedicated PASMA Instructors and training centre provides the perfect...
Nov 15, 20221 min read
Course Spotlight: Confined Space
COTS are a market leader in the delivery of Confined Space training. Our dedicated confined space chamber and training centre provides the p
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Course Spotlight: IPAF Training
One of the popular courses running regularly at COTS is IPAF training. Our IPAF training provides you with the skills to operate an...
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Keeping Commercial Vehicles Safe to Drive (Roadworthy)
The DVSA has a vision for safer drivers, safer vehicles and safer journeys for all. An important way in which they aim achieve this is by...
Nov 3, 20221 min read
Vehicle Enforcement Data for Great Britain (Q1)
The DVSA recently published the Vehicle Enforcement Data for Great Britain for Quarter 1. The aim in publishing this data is to remind...
Oct 27, 20221 min read
Course Spolight: Telescopic Handler
One of the popular courses running regularly at COTS is Telescopic Handler (Telehandler). The aim of this course is to provide you with a...
Oct 21, 20221 min read
Course Spolight: Slinger / Signaller
Course Spolight: Slinger / Signaller
Oct 20, 20221 min read
DVSA Enforcement Statistics
Recently, the DVSA published their enforcement statistics naming operators and the offences covering the 2021 calendar year. The Driver...
Jul 12, 20222 min read
10 Reasons to Choose ALLMI Accredited Training
Having recently added ALLMI to the list of accreditations we can deliver, we wanted to explain why it's one of the most sought after...
May 20, 20221 min read
Encouraging motorists to tow safely with accredited training
The following is a publication from the DVSA (18th May 2022): On the 18th May, the DVSA launched our new accredited training scheme for...
Feb 3, 20221 min read
Enforcement Sanctions Policy Update
The DVSA have been made aware of a minority of operators who are deliberately attempting to conceal their number plates from...
Dec 17, 20211 min read
DVSA Update - Towing a Trailer
All car drivers who have passed their driving test since 1 January 1997 can tow a trailer up to 3,500kg in weight from today (Thursday 16...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
Vocational Driver Staging Changes
The below link is for a Vocational Driver Staging Q&A document provided to us by the DVSA. This document should answer all your questions...
Oct 29, 20211 min read
Streamlining the process to become a lorry and bus driver
***THE BELOW IS A RECENT BULLETIN POSTED BY THE DVSA*** As we told you on 16 September, some rules about learning to drive a lorry are...
Sep 22, 20212 min read
Car + Trailer Changes & Training
As you may be aware, the government has made changes to the B+E (car and trailer) testing from Monday 20th September 2021. What are the...
Jul 9, 20211 min read
DVLA develops new fast online tachograph service for drivers
DVLA’s digital services are some of the most used across the UK government. The latest addition is a recently launched online tachograph...
Jul 9, 20211 min read
Horsebox legislation: Tyres over 10-years-old
On 1 February, new legislation banned tyres aged over 10 years on the front steered axles of lorries, buses and coaches along with all...
Feb 15, 20211 min read
Online Driver CPC Training
Over recent months we have been running our Driver CPC training exclusively online as a result of the current lockdown restrictions....
Feb 1, 20211 min read
10-year tyre ban in force from today
From today (1 February), tyres aged over 10 years are banned on the front steered axles of lorries, buses and coaches along with all...
Oct 22, 20202 min read
Driver CPC - JAUPT Announcement
Should you be involved in any aspect of Driver CPC please take a moment to read the following announcement from JAUPT regarding the...
Jul 16, 20201 min read
Tyres over 10 years old will be banned on heavy vehicles
The Department for Transport announced yesterday (15 July) that tyres aged 10 years or older will be banned on the front axles of lorries, b
Jun 26, 20201 min read
Transport Managers
Where transport managers are required by government instructions to work from home in the short term, they must consider how they can...
Jun 22, 20201 min read
Operator Licence Financial Standing
Standard licence holders who find they cannot continue to meet the financial standing requirements will need to write to the Traffic...
Jun 11, 20201 min read
COVID-19 Safety Measures
Following government guidance announced on the 23rd March, we took the difficult decision to postpone all training and close our training...
Mar 18, 20202 min read
COVID-19 Update
In light of the current Coronavirus – COVID-19 situation, we at COTS Training Ltd would like to notify our valued customers of the...
Mar 13, 20202 min read
Are your employees trained in Banksman operations across your site?
A Vehicle banksman is one of the most important jobs within an industrial workplace. Every year more than 5,000 people are injured in...
Mar 6, 20201 min read
Protect your O Licence
Take the Traffic Commissioners' advice and protect your O Licence In the last few days, the UK Traffic Commissioners issued a statement...
Jan 30, 20201 min read
Did You Know? - Agency Workers
From 6 April 2020, agency work-seekers will have a right to receive a key information document to help them make informed choices about...
Jan 27, 20202 min read
The importance of keeping windscreens clear - a tragic reminder
Blog from: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain In October 2017, NHS Doctor Suzanna Bull was...
Jan 23, 20202 min read
Lorries Can't Limbo! - Checking your Vehicle Height
Network Rail has issued a plea for drivers to always check the height of their vehicles after a survey showed that 52% of lorry drivers...
Jan 16, 20202 min read
New traffic commissioner appointed for Wales
Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has appointed Victoria Davies as the new traffic commissioner for Wales
Jan 7, 20205 min read
Using mobile phones when driving — the law explained
Introduction Causing death by careless or dangerous driving is not an objective for anyone earning a living to support themselves and...
Dec 19, 20195 min read
The Traffic Commissioners’ Annual Report 2019
Each year in October the Traffic Commissioners (TCs) produce a report to the Secretary of State for Transport in which they summarise...
Sep 27, 20192 min read
Towing: Do you have the correct category licence?
If you tow a trailer (whether it’s a camper, horsebox, or trailer) it’s vitally important to check you are doing so legally. The rules on...
Sep 23, 20191 min read
Pocket guide for documents required to transport goods overseas
UK hauliers and drivers who operate in the EU will need new documents, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on 31 October 2019. The ...
Jun 25, 20191 min read
Consultation to ban tyres aged 10 years and older
The Department for Transport is seeking views on a proposed ban on tyres aged 10 years and older from certain vehicle types, to improve...
Jun 25, 20191 min read
Driver CPC - Deadline Reminder
For many professional lorry, bus or coach drivers in the UK the deadline to complete their driver CPC periodic training and maintain...
May 20, 20191 min read
Large vehicles requiring a smart tachograph
Any vehicles first registered on or after 15 June 2019, which require a tachograph to be fitted, will need to have a type 1C unit...
May 14, 20192 min read
Web design – COTS Training
Did you know that along with all our training courses and consultancy services, we have also designed several websites for our clients!...
May 2, 20193 min read
The benefits of an online staff induction program...
Did you know our partner business Educate Me Online are specialists in online staff inductions? This blog looks at how online inductions...
Apr 16, 20191 min read
New diabetes test will not apply to professional drivers
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has announced new guidelines offering drivers who treat their diabetes with insulin have...
Apr 3, 20193 min read
Historical drivers' hours offences: 1 year on (Gov.UK)
Driving while tired is a big problem. It dulls reaction times, impairs judgement and can make you less coordinated. That's why we take...
Mar 27, 20192 min read
Trailer registration comes into force tomorrow
From 28 March 2019, trailers will need to be registered for international journeys. If you're using a trailer abroad after 28 March 2019,...
Mar 22, 20191 min read
Meet the Team: Joe Watkins
COTS are pleased to announce that our Instructor Joe Watkins will be taking up a new role within the company as Business Development...
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