The driving force for Safer roads in Oman

TATI is proud to be the only Defensive Driver Training Provider currently contracted by PDO.

Defensive Driving Courses

The defensive-driver-training programmes are designed to deliver classroom-based theory modules followed by on-road assessment of current practices which lead to targeted training in readiness for final assessment by PDO’s Standards Body, SDI-SHEIDA.

Locations:	Muscat (Madinat Al-Sultan Qaboos), Al Khoudh, Nimr and Fahud
Languages:	Arabic, English and Hindi
Instructors:	All approved by PDO’s Standards Body and holders of fleet-driver-trainer diplomas issued under the UK’s Driving Standards Agency. All training of TATI DD trainers is accredited by the UK-based and world-renowned Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)

S. No.	Course Title	Course Code	Duration	Price (OMR)
1	Defensive driving Blacktop – Light Vehicle (English/Arabic/Hindi)	DD 01	2 Days	100.000
2	Defensive driving Blacktop – Heavy Goods Vehicle (English/Arabic/Hindi)	DD 02	2 Days	126.000
3	Defensive driving Graded – LV/HGV (English/Arabic/Hindi)	DD 03	8 Hours	56.000
4	Defensive driving Tanker Module – HGV (Arabic/Hindi)	DD 04	4 Hours	32.000
All Nominees on Heavy vehicle courses (7 tons and above), bus and tanker courses MUST BRING THEIR OWN VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE. In case of Heavy vehicles (DD02A), the Nominator must indicate if they require TATI to provide a 3.5 tone vehicle. This facility is only available for Omanis, not expatriates.
5	Defensive driving Bus Module – HGV (Arabic/Hindi)	DD 05	2 Days	95.000
Nominee must hold a valid driving license for AT LEAST 8 YEARS and for HEAVY BUSES, a valid Heavy license for AT LEAST 4 YEARS. All Nominees on Heavy vehicle courses (7 tons and above), bus and tanker courses MUST BRING THEIR OWN VEHICLE OF THIS TYPE. In case of Heavy vehicles, the Nominator must indicate if they require TATI to provide a 3.5 tone vehicle. This facility is only available for Omanis, not expatriates.
6	Family Training (English/Arabic	DD 07	1 Day	45.000
All nominators must get an approval from thier supervisor, before nominating any of their family members.
7	Safe Journey Management (English/Arabic)	LX 970	1 Day	61.000
Please read the clear instructions as given in the form for SJM.
8	Defensive driving Blacktop – Light or Heavy Vehicle (Arabic/English) batch of 3	Non PDO DD	1 Day	150.000

DD01-Light Vehicle Blacktop
- You MUST bring the following documents with you to the course (NOT PHOTOCOPIES):
>> ROP Driving License-In cases of light vehicle please, see that the nominee must hold a ‘light license’, not a ‘private/light’.
>> HSE Passport showing a valid HSE Induction Course has been complete

- Training course will be conducted in MANUAL TRANSMISSION vehicles. It is therefore important to ensure you are licensed to drive such vehicles.
- Sturdy shoes MUST be worn.
- The minimum age for the Defensive Driving Course is 21 years.

DD02-Heavy Vehicle Blacktop
- You MUST bring the following documents with you to the course (NOT PHOTOCOPIES):
>> An appropriate ROP Driving license.
>> HSE Passport

- In case of Heavy vehicles, the Nominator must bring his own vehicle.
- Please, indicate if you require TATI to provide a 3.5 tone vehicle. This facility is only available for Omanis, not expatriates.
- Overalls and Sturdy shoes MUST be worn.

DD03-Light Vehicle Graded
- You MUST bring the following documents with you to the course (NOT PHOTOCOPIES):
>> An appropriate ROP Driving license.
>> PDO DD permit
>> HSE Passport

- All training courses are conducted in MANUAL TRANSMISSION vehicles. It is therefore your responsibility to ensure you are licensed to drive such vehicles (i.e. your license is not for automatics only).
- Graded course takes place either in Fahud or in Nimr.

DD03-Heavy Vehicle Graded
- You MUST bring the following documents with you to the course (NOT PHOTOCOPIES):
>> An appropriate ROP Driving license.
>> PDO DD permit
>> HSE Passport

- In case of Heavy vehicles, the Nominator must bring his own vehicle.
- Graded course takes place either in Fahud or in Nimr.

DD04- Tanker Course
- You MUST bring the following documents with you to the course (NOT PHOTOCOPIES):
>> An appropriate ROP Driving license.
>> Valid DD02 Permit
>> HSE Passport

- In case of Tanker module, the Nominator must bring his own vehicle.

DD05 Bus Course
- You MUST bring the following documents with you to the course (NOT PHOTOCOPIES):
>> An appropriate ROP Driving license.
>> PDO DD permit
>> HSE Passport

- A valid license for a minimum of 8 years
- A valid HGV license for a minimum of 4 years if driving Heavy Buses
- Overalls and Sturdy shoes MUST be worn.

DD07- Family Course
- You MUST bring the following document with you to the course (NOT PHOTOCOPIES):
>> ROP Driving License

- Training course will be conducted in MANUAL TRANSMISSION vehicles, unless specified otherwise. It is therefore important to ensure you are licensed to drive such vehicles.
- Sturdy shoes MUST be worn.
- The minimum age for the Course is 18 years.

SJM-
Please, note the Prerequisites for SJM is distributed in the following 2 categories:
>> SUPERVISORY STAFF EMPLOYED BEFORE 01st Sep 2009
>> SUPERVISORY STAFF EMPLOYED AFTER 01st Sep 2009

Supervisory staff employed before 01st Sep 2009 must possess:
>> PDO-approved HSE passport containing:
>> HSE Induction Course
>> Confirmed attendance on DD01/DD02 DD course (permit not necessary)
>> HSE Tools & Skills Course
>> Safety Leadership for 1st Line Supervisors

Supervisory staff employed after 01st Sep 2009 must possess:
>> PDO HSE passport showing confirmed competency in Modules 1 to 7 of following core HSE Learning Ladder courses, i.e.
>> HSE Induction
>> H2S (unless de-selected); IFR (unless de-selected)
>> Dealing with Hazards & Risks (non-supervisory staff) or HSE Tools & Skills (Supervisory staff)
>> Confirmed attendance on DD01/DD02 DD course (permit not necessary)
>> Coaching, Mentoring & Competence Assessment
>> Safety Leadership for 1st Line Supervisors
>> Confirmed achievement of core HSE competencies in-field
>> Minimum of 3 months’ experience in the work place within PDO’s concession area