Learning & Development

BVRLA's Fair Wear & Tear Standard for Commercial Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes

The BVRLA’s Fair Wear & Tear Standard for Commercial Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes is widely accepted as the benchmark across the sector. Assessing the condition of a Large Commercial or Heavy Goods Vehicle at the end of a lease is fundamental to BVRLA members' business proposition. This fully interactive instructor-led course is designed to teach anyone in the industry about the importance of understanding our guide, by practical application of the BVRLA's FW&T Standards and our Code of Conduct.

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Who should attend?

Suitable for staff at all levels including Fleet Operators, Fleet Managers, Service Managers, Customer Service, Administrators, Drivers, or any other role within the industry who regularly discusses the condition of vehicles with customers, either before, during or on termination of a vehicle rental or leasing contract. May also be of interest to those that lease or rent vehicles themselves.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course attendees will:

  • Understand what customers have a right to expect when a vehicle is returned to a BVRLA member after a lease or rental.
  • Develop an understanding of the BVRLA Fair Wear & Tear Standards.
  • Have the confidence to professionally communicate with drivers, customers and fleet managers on return standards.
  • Be able to undertake an internal and external inspection of a vehicle using the guidelines, using a standardised approach.
  • Be able to identify and select the potential repair methods available. 

Who trains this course?

Kev Briggs comes from a background in advertising and marketing, with qualifications in graphics and design technology.  He joined Manheim Inspection Services in 2008 during this time working alongside the IT team to develop their tablet inspection system.  After several years as a successful vehicle Inspector, Kev was promoted to Operations Manager for the North East and Scotland.  

Kev is now an Inspections Training Manager, a position that enables him to share a decade of inspection knowledge and experience. Kev delivers training with passion and effectively leads the way in building others’ knowledge of the BVRLA's Inspection Standards.

Duration and Cost

9.30am - 3.00pm

*Book your spaces 2 weeks or more in advance of the course date and receive a £100 discount on the course fee*

Online only:

Member Fee: £329 + VAT (Full Price £429 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date)

Non-Member Fee: £429 + VAT (Full Price £529 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date)

In-person:

Member Fee: £429 + VAT (Full Price £529 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date)

Non-Member Fee: £529 + VAT (Full Price £629 + VAT less than 2 weeks before the course date)

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