Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
What is the Driver CPC?
The Driver CPC is a scheme for LGV (and PCV drivers) who drive professionally throughout the
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training is continuing professional development which carries on throughout the drivers’ career. Drivers will have to complete a minimum of 35 hours of approved training every 5 years.
How will the Driver CPC affect me?
New drivers passing their LGV or PCV Tests after 10th September 2009 must complete their first cycle of periodic training within 5 years of the date they acquired their Driver CPC.
Existing professional bus, coach and lorry drivers who passed their tests prior to 10th September 2009 are deemed to hold Driver CPC by acquired rights. However, all drivers who come into this category must complete their periodic training within 5 years of the introduction of Driver CPC as follows:
Licence Category Date that Driver CPC Qualification Commenced Date for Driver CPC Completion D1 or D 10th September 2008 10th September 2013 C1, C1+E, C or C+E 10th September 2009 10th September 2014
Subjects
Periodic training is designed to complement the individual drivers work and be relevant to their everyday job. Courses may include defensive driving techniques, first aid, health & safety, driver's hour's regulations and tachographs. Courses will also enable drivers to keep up to date with changing regulations. The syllabus broadly covers:
- Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
- Legal Requirements
- Health and Safety, Service and Logistics
Why Choose DLT Training Ltd?
As a training company we have many years experience in the logistics industry. All DLT Instructors are not only industry experienced but also DSA Registered Driving Instructors and qualified RTITB Instructors which ensures quality training delivery. DLT Training will be carrying out the Driver CPC qualification as part of the RTITB Master Driver Consortium.
The RTITB Scheme is broken down into five 7 hour modules covering the JAUPT Syllabus:
1. Drivers' Hours and Tachographs
2. Safe Vehicle Operations and Loading
3. Safe and Economic Driving
4. Health & Safety in Transport
5. Safe, Efficient and Secure Transport Operations
Courses can either be taken as a 35 hour course in one ‘block’ or a 7-hour course per year.
Training can be conducted at our premises in Bridgend or suitable customer premises*
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* Venues other than DLT Training Ltd will need to be inspected by a member of DLT Training prior to training being booked to ensure that they are suitable for training. Venues need to be notified to RTITB and JAUPT for monitoring purposes.
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