Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence

Compulsory qualification for Professional Drivers
driving a vehicle 3.5 Tonnes or above

The Drivers Certificate Of Professional Competence (CPC) came into force on 10th September 2008 for bus and coach drivers and 10th September 2009 for LGV drivers, from now on anyone who drives professionally for a living must complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years and any new drivers who acquired a vocational entitlement (C1,C1+E,C OR C+E licence) after 10th September 2009 will have had to obtain an initial CPC in addition to their licence.

Coach and bus drivers have until 9th September 2013 to complete 35 hours of periodic training and get their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) All LGV drivers have until 9th September 2014 to complete 35 hours of periodic training and get their Driver Qualification Card (DQC).

A Benefit to YOU, the professional Driver....

The drivers CPC is championing road safety by ensuring all professional drivers refresh their skills regularly. It is also reinforcing the professionalism of the industry, providing a path for career development, and reducing the opportunities for rogue drivers.

Driver training is important both for new and existing drivers. Regularly updating your skills to take in safer and more efficient techniques will help: reduce injuries and fatalities, reduce congestion resulting from accidents, reduce damage to vehicles, reduce vehicle repair downtime, reduce your insurance premiums and ensure you comply with current legislation. Our CPC doesn't involve test or examination, and it's compulsory. Many drivers are already on-route to completing their CPC, We make it easy, interesting and fun.

What we have to offer

Driver CPC courses
Operator CPC Training
Our own dedicated Driver CPC Training Centre
Cost effective training tailored to your needs
Relaxed & friendly atmosphere
Industry Experienced Trainers

Our training is organised at our convenient training centre, or in-house at your business premises. To make sure you get the best from your course, our trainers are available for any follow up questions or queries you may have. There are a number of ways to reduce the costs of your CPC. Please enquire with our office team as to how we can save your business money.

Frequently Asked Questions

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