Toptech strongly recommends that management of corporate institutions must endorse a compulsory yearly refresher driver training programme for all staff, to improve the driving standards within the company. This will go a long way to save the company’s investments, and in addition, reduce road traffic accidents, many of which are avoidable.

Toptech Ghana, an ISO certified road safety, transport, and logistics management consulting firm, is offering a 2-day training in defensive driving for corporate drivers. Dubbed the “Defensive Driving Programme for Corporate VIP Drivers”, the training will equip drivers in protocol and defensive driving and trip planning.

Toptech Ghana has over 27 years of experience in providing quality training in Driver Training, Security, Health and Safety Training in the sub-region of Africa. We are also trainers of the World Bank, Africa Region from the year 2011.

ISO certificates are presented to all participants after our training sessions. Executive Director, Cecil Ebow Garbrah, tells TV3 that the course is designed to meet the demands of corporate entities who demand par excellence driver-behaviour. Toptech has trained over 100 companies in defensive driving and off road driving programmes. Training has yielded positive results to all the companies.

Drivers who fail to plan their trips, have in the past years have had worse health conditions. This Mr. Garbrah said, has brought about the increase of stress levels due to fatigue management. Although the LI 2180 states that drivers must take a rest after every 4 hours, I advice that drivers must plan to a rest of five minutes after every two hours.

“For instance if you are travelling with your boss to Kumasi, your boss must know that compulsorily, you have to stop at a place like Linda Dor for a period of 5-minutes, 10-minutes and that is a compulsory stop where you need to stop, you need to refresh yourself, take in a little bit of exercise and then get into your vehicle. This is all about Protocol Driving,” Mr. Garbrah added.

Participants, as part of the protocol driving, would be taken through handling of official documents such as those from the banks, dressing and personal hygiene.

“The driver must keep himself clean. For instance, you don’t wear a brown shoe and wear a black belt. We are going to do all that training. The pair of trousers that you wear; the sort of shirts that we are looking at and even the singlet so we are going to do much more about personal hygiene,” said Mr. Garbrah.

The cost of the two day programme per participant which includes an ISO Certificate, Breakfast and Lunch, Pen drive of photos, videos, and programme materials is 2,250 cedis.

Spending an amount of about two thousand cedis to train your staff to handle a 2-million-cedi vehicle is the best decision for your company to protect lives as well as to save money.

The programme, which is tailor-made to fit into operations of all companies, will provide a very interactive forum for participants to share their experiences as they learn from top notch resource professionals.

Are you looking to begin a career in truck driving with a reputable institution? Look no further than Toptech’s Truck Driving School! We provide top-notch training programmes that will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to become a proficient truck driver. In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the qualifications necessary for the training programme, the curriculum you will follow, and the exciting opportunities that await you upon successful completion.

Qualifications for the Training Programme

At Toptech Truck Driving School, we believe in maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and safety. To ensure that our clients receive the best of training, we have specific qualifications that all applicants must meet:

1. Driving License C or D

To enroll in our truck driving training programme, you must possess a valid driving license of category C or D . These licenses demonstrate your previous experience in driving light and semi-heavy duty vehicles.

2. Minimum 6 Years of Driving Experience

It is a requirement to have at least 6 years of driving before you learn truck driving. This ensures that our clients are already well-versed with the rules of the road, making it easier for them to transition into the trucking industry.

The Training Programme

Our truck driving training programme is designed to be comprehensive and efficient, preparing you for a successful career as a truck driver. Here is an overview of what you can expect during your time at Toptech Ghana:

1. Theory Lessons – 12 Hours

Before you drive a long vehicle, you will enjoy 12 hours of theory lessons in defensive driving.  During the 12-hour theory lessons, our experienced consultants will lecture on  topics such as motor vehicles transmission systems, road signs, truck maintenance, and trip planning. We prioritize a deep understanding of these concepts to instill a sense of responsibility and professionalism in our clients.

2. Practical Lessons – 5 Hours

After completing the theory lessons, it is time to get behind the wheel! Our 5 – hour driving practice sessions are designed to build your confidence and refine your driving skills. Under the guidance of our skilled instructors, you will learn how to handle different road conditions, maneuver the truck with precision, and practice defensive driving techniques.

3. ISO 9001:2015 Certificate

After a successful completion of the training programme, you will be awarded with an ISO 9001:2015 Certificate. This prestigious certification attests to the quality and excellence of our training programme, making you a preferred candidate for various trucking jobs not only in Ghana but also abroad. The certificate opens doors to international opportunities, allowing you to drive in foreign countries as well.

Registration

At Toptech Ghana, we understand that aspiring truck drivers may have different schedules and commitments. As a result, we provide continual registration for our training programme. This flexible approach ensures that interested individuals can enroll at a time that suits them best. Don’t miss out on the chance to embark on a fulfilling career as a truck driver – call 0244037246 and register today!

The pictures below are from the training in july. 

Toptech Ghana, an ISO certified road safety, transport, and logistics management consulting firm, is offering a 2-day training in defensive driving for corporate drivers. Dubbed the “Defensive Driving Programme for Corporate VIP Drivers”, the training will equip drivers in protocol and defensive driving and trip planning.

Toptech Ghana has over 25 years of experience in providing quality training in transport and logistics, health and road safety. Executive Director, Cecil Ebo Garbrah, tells myjoyonline.com that the course is designed to meet the demands of corporate entities who demand par excellence driver-behaviour.

The Road Traffic Regulations 2012 does not allow a person to drive a car for more than 4 hours without rest or more than 8 hours in a 24-hour period without rest. Mr. Garbrah says the modern day driver must be abreast with provisions in road traffic regulations, and meet employers’ demands without compromising professionalism. “LI 2180 says that you should drive for 2-hours and take a rest for 15-30 minutes.

“For instance if you are travelling with your boss to Kumasi, your boss must know that compulsorily, you have to stop at a place like Linda Dor for a period of 5-minutes, 10-minutes and that is a compulsory stop where you need to stop, you need to refresh yourself, take in a little bit of exercise and then get into your vehicle. This is all about Protocol Driving,” Mr. Garbrah added.

Participants, as part of the protocol driving, would be taken through handling of official documents such as those from the banks, dressing and personal hygiene.

“The driver must keep himself clean. For instance, you don’t wear a brown shoe and wear a black belt. We are going to do all that training. The pair of trousers that you wear; the sort of shirts that we are looking at and even the singlet so we are going to do much more about personal hygiene,” said Mr. Garbrah.

Participants at the 2-day programme would be provided with breakfast, lunch and snacks, ISO course certificates, handouts and course documents, among others.

Toptech Transport and Logistics, the leading road safety management and ISO certified company in Africa has completed a three week Training of Trainers programme for Ghana Police as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme for its 26th anniversary celebrations.

The participants were taking through various topics such as vehicle maintenance, trip planning, defensive driving, vehicle instrumentation, Legal Obligations of drivers among others. Medical and other consultants delivered lectures on Driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, Fatigue and Fire management and First Aid.

The programme shall enhance the Training of the Police in handling both Saloon and HDV drivers. Mr. Cecil Garbrah, the CEO of Toptech and a road safety advocate, said it was necessary to transfer knowledge to Ghana Police for new recruits to study the rules of our roads, before passing out from the police training school. This will improve their skills and be roadsafety compliant.

ISO 9001: 2015 certificates were presented to the participants. Toptech also donated a laptop with all presentations as well as two dual pedalled vehicles to the Ghana Police. On behalf of the Inspector General of Police, The Director General – Services, COP Enoch Adutwum Bediako, thanked the management and staff of Toptech for its kind gesture and reiterated that Ghana Police will continue to partner with Toptech Transport and Logistics to set up this model in all other regions. In attendance were Prof Ernest Dumor, an advisor to Toptech Transport and Logistics and the staff and management of Toptech

As part of the #GhanaWebRoadSafety series, Ghana Web engaged Toptech’s Driving School in an interview discussion on a typical day at a Driving Institution and why it is absolutely necessary for a Learner Driver to enroll with a Driving School before getting on the road.

The interview involved Driving Instructors and Executive Director of Toptech Ghana, Cecil Garbrah.

Toptech Ghana hosted professional drivers of GCB for a 2 Day Defensive driving training programme. The objective of the training was to refresh and educate drivers to understand the responsibility of their profession and be updated on new trends in vehicles and road safety.

They were also trained on how to communicate effective with staff, superiors in order to make them not just good drivers but right drivers.

The training proved effective because of the feedback from the trainees and their intention to impart what they had learnt to their fellow drivers and also in all works of their lives.

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Delegates from MIDA, USAID, B&FT and SYSMEX participated in a 2-Days Defensive Driving Training Programme at Toptech Ghana, facilitated by experts from the Transport Industry.

Delegates were taken through theory and practical sessions of all that defensive driving entails. Delegates received training under topics such us Speed Management, Principles and Vehicle Dynamics, Vehicle Electronics, Trip Planning, Vehicle Maintenance and much more.

Overall, delegates where impressed by the training presentation and cafeteria services offered to them. They promised to suggest an extension of training days to their respective management to enable them cover all the course materials thoroughly.

Toptech was pleased to welcome Mr. Jason Finch, a Project Manager from Transaid, UK to our office at the beginning of June 2021 to discuss their newly launched programme to enhance Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) driver training standards in Ghana.

Transaid is an international development NGO with over 20 years of experience working in the transport and logistics sector. They have a significant amount of experience in developing HGV training standards at a national and regional level, and strengthening driver training capacity with partner training institutions across Africa.

As one of Ghana’s leading driver training institutions, Toptech has welcomed this initiative, and is keen to see it succeed. Speaking about the programme, Mr. Cecil Garbrah, Toptech Executive Director, commented that ‘our professional drivers are the lifeblood of our economy, and this initiative will help ready our transporter sector for the next phase of our national growth, while improving road safety across the country’.

Toptech is set to support Transaid in the development of the new HGV driver training standard for HGV drivers, and we call on the those working in the professional driver training space to rally behind this programme.

More information about Transaid can be found on their website here: www.transaid.org