[1] IoTA's main role and function is dedication to training and education, ensuring that those active in transport management and administration are kept up to date with current legislation and requirements of the various statutory bodies.
This must be undertaken by every lorry, bus and coach driver in order for them to retain their qualification with one day's training once a year.
Legislation permits DCPC to be postponed, but by the end of the fifth year all 35-hours training must be complete, or the licence is not renewed.
The Consortium also provides Fleet Operator Compliance Audit services which meet the requirements of the relevant competent authorities.
The Council directs and controls all the activities of the IoTA, and may frame, amend, alter and revoke any and all bye-laws and standing orders.
The Committee must ensure that the financial management is carried out in accordance with recognised accounting practice and the IoTA Rules.
The Committee examines the audited accounts and grant applications from Centres each year, approves and advises Centres of annual grant awards, determines the salary levels of all paid officers and staff..
It also presents an annual recommendation to the National Council concerning subscription levels for the forthcoming year.
This committee is responsible for overseeing the IoTA's Operator Licensing Awareness Training (OLAT), Transport Managers Refresher (TMR), Fleet Accreditation Scheme (FAS) as well as the Certificate in Transport Management (CTM).
The positions of President and Deputy-President are held by elected senior Members or Fellows of IoTA.