Every Approved Periodic Training centres is subject to audit by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT). Every Approved Centre will be allocated a risk rating by the JAUPT based on information acquired about the centre. Irrespective of the risk rating all Approved Periodic Training Centres and Courses are subject to a Quality Assurance Audit by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT).
The Approved Centre or Consortium Lead will be contacted by a JAUPT auditor to arrange an appointment for the Quality Assurance Audit. The Quality Assurance Audit will involve the following:
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Inspection of centre documentation such as: records of training delivered (including name of trainer), evidence of trainer appropriateness to deliver the approved course(s) for example qualifications, the accuracy of records held on sub-centre/consortium member addresses (or any other locations where training is delivered), policies such as H&S, Trainer CPD, Quality Assurance, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection, Vehicle Documentation (if appropriate).
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Review of the general management of the centre, including procedures for identity checking of drivers, use of the central driver recording database, use of course evaluations and quality assurance (including systems to manage any multi site delivery).
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Discussion with the Driver CPC Course Administrator to go through the administration process for a specific course.
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Evaluation of the delivery of a course by attending a course for at least 2 hours at the start or finish.
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General discussion with the trainer regarding procedures, course delivery and staff training.
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General discussion with the drivers attending the course regarding delivery, content and the trainer, where possible.
JAUPT will feedback the conclusions of the Quality Assurance Audit to the Approved Centre in the form of a report. The centre will then have the opportunity to comment accordingly.
If any action points are identified from the Quality Assurance Audit this will be followed up by the JAUPT and the required evidence to demonstrate that the action points have been addressed will be will be specified along with a deadline for completion. Depending on the nature of the actions, a follow up Quality Assurance Audit may be required.