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Driver CPC

Course Introduction

Driver CPC Training – What The Law States

  • If you fail to complete the 35 hours training and do not hold a Driver CPC card, then you cannot drive a heavy goods vehicle unless you are exempt. To find out if you are exempt visit https://www.gov.uk/drivers-hours/exemptions-from-eu-law.
  • If you cannot show your Driver CPC, you are breaking the law and you could get a fine of up to £1,000.
  • If you or an employer causes or lets another driver who does not have a valid Driver CPC drive a relevant vehicle you/they could also get a fine and could face prosecution.

Current Legislation

  • If you are a new driver you will have to undertake the Driver CPC theory and practical driving tests before getting a Driver CPC.
  • If you already have a licence for a bus or truck (C/D licence) you will automatically be entitled to a Driver CPC and will not have to take a test.
  • These mandatory rule changes were introduced in the UK and the EU (when driving in Europe).
  • ALL professional bus/truck drivers must be the holder of a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).

Driver CPC Training

A Driver CPC course is for anyone who drives lorries, buses, coaches, or minibuses professionally for a living in the UK and Europe. Specifically, it applies to drivers operating heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) over 3.5 tonnes or passenger carrying vehicles (PCVs) with more than 8 passenger seats, unless they qualify for a specific exemption like driving an emergency vehicle or carrying personal tools. It is mandatory for both newly qualified drivers looking to enter the industry and experienced professionals who must complete regular top-up training to maintain their legal entitlement to drive commercially.

  • Drivers Hours Regulations
  • The Professional Driver
  • Health and Safety
  • Haulage operations: Compliance and Enforcement
  • Haulage Operations: Road Freight Compliance
  • Load Safety
  • Analogue and digital tachographs
  • Emergency Actions
  • Vehicle Systems
  • Safe and Economic Driving
  • On the Road
  • Mental Health
  • Manual Handling
  • First Aid

Driver CPC Training is a Certificate in Professional Competence for professional HGV and PSV drivers. The purpose of the Driver CPC Training is to keep drivers up to date on legislation changes.

Refresh existing knowledge and skills and provide an opportunity to learn new skills and broaden the drivers knowledge.

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Training can be cancelled or re-scheduled at no cost up to 2 weeks before taking place. However, we reserve the right ​to apply the following cancellation charges; 100% charge if cancelled 1-14 working days before, or on the first day ​of the training.

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