DRIVER CPC CERTIFICATE

What is driver CPC (Certificate of professional competence) ?

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) first came into effect in September 2009.

The aim is to help you keep up to date with current legislation and improve safety to all road users, this is usually classroom based however can be done on the road as one of the modules.

Why do i need driver CPC training?

You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to drive a lorry, bus or coach.

When the new law regarding driver CPC licensing came into play there was also an introduction of grandfather rights. Grandfather rights mean those drivers who were already working didn’t need to stop working – they were protected and considered qualified under the new law. Therefore the Driver CPC only needed to be earned by any new drivers moving into the industry.

What is included in our driver CPC training?

New drivers will have initial training which consists of four modules. To begin with are the theory and practical tests you must sit to obtain a driver’s licence. In addition to the regular driving licenses the other two modules are specific to driving lorries, buses or coaches professionally.

• • The initial qualification consists of 4 parts, all of which drivers must pass to qualify.
    • 1 – theory test (this includes a multiple-choice and hazard perception test)
    • 2 – Driver CPC case studies test
    • 3 – driving ability test
    • 4 – Driver CPC practical demonstration test

    If you are successful in completing your training, your drivers will be issued with a driver qualification card which must be kept with them at all times when driving professionally, furthermore the license will be valid for five years.

Drivers renewing their licence must complete 35 hours of training in total. Each CPC training course lasts a minimum of seven hours. There is no pass or fail element to these tests however if 35 hours of training are not completed in total you will not qualify for the license. Drivers can check their Driver CPC periodic training record online to see how many hours they have completed. https://www.gov.uk/check-your-driver-cpc-periodic-training-hours

Remember when you attend a CPC training course to bring the following items:

• • Photocard driving licence
  • Valid passport
  • Digital tachograph card
  • Driver CPC card

Book your training?

Next training dates available

Saturday 03rd August 2024 – Full

Sunday 04th August 2024 – Full

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