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DRIVER CPC stands for Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. It is a new qualification for all bus, coach & lorry drivers. It is being introduced across the European Union to maintain high driving standards. All professional bus, coach & lorry drivers must hold Driver CPC if they want to drive for a living.
When did it come into force?
- Professional drivers of Buses & coaches (D, D1, DE, D1E categories) was 10th September 2008 and
- Professional drivers of Lorries (C, C1, CE, C1E categories) was 10th September 2009.
How will it affect me?
All drivers will need to complete a minimum of 35 hours of periodic training within a five year period. The training will require attendance at courses but will not require drivers to take or pass further examination.
Existing Drivers will have ‘Acquired rights’ as you already hold a vocational driving licence. Bus & coach drivers will hold acquired rights up until 9 September 2013 & lorry drivers until 9 September 2014. To keep your Driver CPC and continue driving professional beyond these dates, you will need to undertake regular periodic training.
New drivers will need to pass a new initial qualification to gain their vocational driving licence.
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 infrequent they drive.
The minimum length of a training course is 7 hours.
It is important you allow 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.
Driver CPC requires you to complete a minimum of 35 hours of periodic training during every five year cycle as long as you wish to continue driving professionally.
What subjects will periodic training cover?
Periodic training is designed to complement the individual driver’s work and relevant to their every day job. Courses may include SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving) style training, defensive driving techniques, first aid, health and safety, driver’s regulation and tachographs. Courses will also enable driver to keep up to date with changing regulations. The syllabus broadly covers:
- Safe & fuel efficient driving
- Legal requirements
- Health and safety, service and logistics
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Stephenson College has a wealth of experience and is approved by JAUPT (Joint Approvals Unit for
Periodic Training). The duration for each course is 7 hours which complies with the legislation and syllabus.
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Planning ahead is vital. Stephenson College can review, plan and manage your Periodic Training needs.
Each delegate; upon their attendance, will receive a certificate of attendance, course notes and the training
will be logged on the DSA website. We shall also provide lunch on the day. Our courses are charged at
£85 inclusive. Group booking rates are available upon request.
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On site assessment also available Please ‘contact us’ to discuss your needs |
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Contact Us The Commercial Course Team Donna or Jill |
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Phone: 01530 519033 or 01530 836136 ext. 282 / 283 |
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email: Donna - dhudson-bennett@stephensoncoll.ac.uk or Jill - jmcminn@stephensoncoll.ac.uk |
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Post: Stephenson College Thornborough Road Coalville, Leicestershire LE67 3TN |
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