Two successful Constellis RoSPA Accredited Defensive Driver Training courses were delivered in Erbil Kurdistan, with five Divan Hotel chauffeur drivers passing the course with distinction.

As international brands like the Divan Hotel look to secure a safer work environment for staff and clients, the three-day Constellis Defensive Driver Training Course fits their unique requirements and challenges. All drivers now possess the skills and fundamental understanding of defensive driving. As a result, the brand and profile of the Divan Hotel has improved with this internationally recognized accredited course.

“Thank you for the Defensive Driving Course you provided to our Divan Erbil Hotel drivers,” said Can Unluer, General Manager for Divan Hotel Erbil. “Your professional encouragement and constant motivation pushed our drivers to heights I never thought possible. Thank you for inspiring them to be excellent in defensive driving. I feel more confident about our drivers’ skills which are highly crucial for the Divan brand.”

The RoSPA Accredited Defensive Driving Course (DDC) is a theory and competency based training package. The course is designed to help drivers develop an understanding of hazards and risk-based thinking regarding their defensive driving techniques, helping them to minimise risk when driving.

In addition to promoting an understanding of defensive driving principles, the course encourages drivers to evaluate their driving behaviours and understand how they can improve through driver education.

If you are interested in finding out more about our driver training courses, please contact glyn.evans@constellis.com or call on 00 964 (0) 7809249252

Explosive detection dogs are hardworking experts when it comes to scenting chemicals used in incendiary devices. They work hard to keep our teams, our customers and the public safe. When our Certified Working Dogs (CWD) return home from overseas at the end of their contract work, AMK9, a Constellis company, facilitates their reassignment or retirement (adoption).

Last June, our K9 teams were providing explosive detection services on a contract in Iraq when COVID-19 hit. The contract suddenly closed prior to the scheduled completion date, and we needed to get the hard-working canines back home to the United States amid border lockdowns, limited flights and Iraq Government office closures.

Constellis’ Iraq Project Management staff led by Pieter Coetzer procured living accommodations and additional K9 personnel to care and provide for the canines until a flight home became available. For nine months, the K9 team in Iraq safeguarded the 60 canines. The dogs were walked five times a day, fed, groomed and provided with necessary veterinary care.

The Constellis K9 team in Moyock, NC, led by Kennel Manager Jenn Merello, developed a plan to receive the canines in Chicago, IL, and transport them back to North Carolina. They worked closely with canine adoption agencies and the freight forwarders to coordinate travel and the future adoptions for all of the dogs ready for retirement.