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Driver CPC Training

OPLAS Training Solutions can provide Approved Training Driver CPC training both Initial & Periodic training courses for professional drivers. The training can be delivered from a training centre, or if preferred “in company”(subject to premises meeting the correct criteria) if required.

The Driver CPC is short for “Driver Certificate of Professional Competence” It has been introduced to the UK through EU Directive 2009/59. It is a new qualification that all lorry, coach and bus drivers will need if they wish to drive professionally for a living. The course content & examination requirements come under the authority of the D.S.A. (Driving Standards Agency)

Driver CPC has three main objectives:

  • Improve road safety.
  • Increase the amount of knowledge required before a person may gain a vocational license.
  • Undergo periodic training to confirm and expand on existing knowledge and skills of each driver…

The Driver CPC is divided into two types of training:

  • Initial
  • Periodic

Initial Driver CPC:

  • Is a requirement for all new PSV/LGV vocational license entrants (cat C1, C and C+E) after 10th September 2009

Periodic Driver CPC:

    • Will be required for all drivers who already have PSV/LGV vocational license entitlement (cat C1, C and C+E) before 10th September 2009

Driver CPC Initial Training

The initial Driver CPC is a new qualification within the transport industry.

It applies to persons who require PSV/LGV after September 10th 2009.

The initial qualification confirms you have the required knowledge and skills to drive an LGV/ PSV professionally.

Driver CPC should go hand in hand with your theory and LGV/ PSV tuition. The initial qualification / LGV acquisition has 4 modules which must be passed.

Module 1

Module 1a: Theory test. Multiple choices. Must get at least 85 out of 100 correct. Module 1b: Hazard Perception theory test: Must get at least 67 out of 100 correct

Module 2

Is a Theory case study exam; the test is based on case studies and scenarios.

Module 3

Pass the LGV practical driving test: 1 hours drive on varying road and traffic conditions.

Module 4

Is a Practical associated knowledge exam. Demonstrate the ability to ensure vehicle and load safety and security.

Once you have passed all 4 modules you will be awarded a DCPCQC (Driver CPC Qualification Card). You must then undergo periodic driver CPC training (35 hours every 5 years).

Driver CPC Periodic Training

As stated above the driver must have received at least 35 hours training every five years either in one go or over five year period. The training can base on the initial training modules (refresher course) for Driver CPC or additional vocational training such as an ADR course or a combination of both.

Oplas Training Solutions can help your company & your employee’s needs, with developing a training program to much the requirements of the current & future regulations in this area.Creating an organization, which is compliant with current regulation & able to absorb future regulatory changes in this area, whose employee’s are well trained? So both parties become a team, ready to cope with the demands of an ever increasing completive industry as transport.

For course dates, fees & further information, please contact us.

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