What is Driver CPC?
Driver CPC is being introduced across the European Union to maintain high driving standards and improve road safety. All professional bus, coach and lorry drivers must hold a Driver CPC if they want to drive for a living (there are a few exempt groups).
How it will affect you?
All drivers will need to complete a minimum of 35 hours of periodic training within every five year period. This training will require attendance at courses but will not require drivers to take or pass further examinations.
If you are an existing driver you will have ‘acquired rights’ as you already hold a vocational driving licence (C, C1, CE, C1E, D, D1, DE and D1E) on the relevant start dates. Bus and coach drivers will hold acquired rights up until 9 September 2013 and lorry drivers until 9th September 2014. To keep you Driver CPC and continue driving professionally beyond this date, you will need to undertake regular periodic training.
What is Periodic Training?
Periodic training is continuing professional development for bus, coach and lorry drivers. It carries on throughout the professional driver’s career – no matter how infrequently they drive. The minimum length of a training course is 7 hours. Driver CPC requires you to complete a minimum of 35 hours of periodic training during every five year cycle for as long as you wish to continue driving professionally. Only approved courses can be taken with approved training centres.
It is important that you allow yourself enough time to complete your training within the five year period.
There is no advantage in delaying your periodic training, the sooner you train, the sooner your knowledge and skills will be refreshed and updated which will enhance your professionalism.
Courses currently available from 10th Sept 09:
|
Course |
Duration |
| Driver & Vehicle Health Care |
7 hrs |
| Keep me Tachograph Legal |
7 hrs |
| Manual Handling, Vehicle & Load Security |
7 hrs |
| Mechanical Handling Equipment – i.e. FLT refresher |
7 hrs |
| A Drivers Guide to Eco-Friendly Driving |
7 hrs |
| ADR – Initial – Core, Packages and 7 Classes |
21 hrs |
Costs
Costs start from £65 + VAT per person
To book a place on Driver CPC course – please request a booking form.
Bespoke bookings available at group rates of 10-15 drivers. DSA download fee
Certification
Drivers will automatically be issued a Drivers Qualification Card upon completion of their 35th Hour of periodic training.
All major credit and debit cards accepted, please note there is a 2.5% surcharge on credit card transactions.
For additional information please call us on 01179 37 37 78 or return the enclosed booking form.