FREE/FUNDED DRIVER CPC TRAINING
TheDriver CPC (which stands for DriverCertificate of Professional Competence) is a qualification required by anyone wanting to drive an HGV, Bus or coach, professionally.
If you gained your HGV entitlement 2009 onwards, you will be required to complete MOD 2 & MOD Driver CPC
If you gained your HGV entitlement prior to 2009, you will be required to complete Periodic Driver CPC (35 hours)
If you are looking to renew your Driver CPC, you will be required to complete Periodic Driver CPC.
Initial Driver CPC (MOD 2 & MOD 4)
New drivers who are undertaking HGV or PCV training and entering the profession, driving for hire or reward, will be required to complete initial Driver CPC: Driver CPC Module 2 Case Studies, Driver CPC Module 4 Practical Demonstration. Once both elements are passed, new drivers will obtain a Driver Qualification Card (DQC), also known as a CPC card
Driver CPC Module 2: Case Studies
The Case Studies test is carried out on a computer and you have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete it. You will be given 7 case studies of real-life situations a HGV/PCV driver is likely to come across and will be asked 6-8 multiple choice question on each case study. The maximum score you can achieve in this test is 50 with the minimum being 40.
Driver CPC Module 4: Practical Demonstration
You must have passed the Driver CPC Module 2: Case Studies before you can complete this practical demonstration.
The practical demonstration consists of 5 topics from the Driver CPC Syllabus and you can score up to 20 points in each topic area. In order to pass you must score at least 80 out 100.
To complete the practical demonstration, you will be required to undertake a ‘Show me, tell me’ test showing various operations of a HGV driver. The test will take approximately 20-30 minutes and you will be tested on your ability on:
* Loading the vehicle
* Security of your vehicle and contents
* Ability to prevent physical risk
* Preventing criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants
* Assess emergency situations
The test is a practical demonstration of safety checks during which you will be asked questions by your examiner in the above areas to demonstrate and show your understanding & knowledge of the legalities of driving a HGV.
Periodic Driver CPC (35 Hours)
Periodic training is for drivers who have already obtained their DQC card or gained their HGV entitlement prior to 2009.
Professional drivers are required by law to maintain this by attending 35 hours of periodic training every five years. Periodic training can be completed all in one week or split into single days over the 5-year period.
Driver CPC is aimed at all existing bus, coach and lorry drivers and is designed to enhance their current knowledge and skills to ensure they continue to be safe, courteous and drive in an environmentally friendly manner.
Having acquired a licence, any driver holding LGV/HGV (C1, C and/or C+E) or PCV/PSV (D1, D and/or D+E) must undertake 35 hours of training every five years, ensuring their driver CPC is current, and they hold a Drivers Qualification Card (DQC).
Only courses approved by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) will count towards the periodic training requirements.
What will you gain from Driver CPC training?
Improvement of Road Safety
Maintain high quality skills
Career improvement opportunities
Professional image
Provide savings through cost effective, defensive and efficient driving
Reduction of fuel consumption, vehicle wear and tear and damage to the environment
Information to keep you within the legal requirements of a driver
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