Driver CPC
Driver CPC
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
The Driver CPC has been introduced across the European Union to improve driver standards and make our roads safer. It took effect September last year for public vehicle drivers, and takes effect for most commercial drivers this year, September 10th 2009
The Dft have set up the Driver Standards Agency to monitor the scheme. Existing Drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must, by September 9th 2014 (five years), have completed 35 hours of "periodic training" in any number of courses that have been approved by the Dft (through the DSA). On completion of the 35 hours drivers will receive a DQC (Driver Qualification card) which should always be carried.
Interestingly it has been accepted that the basic ADR course will qualify for up to 21 hours. companies or private individuals can complete the remaining 14 hours requirement in one fell swoop if they wish to do so, or split it over the period. To achieve this JMD has affiliated itself with several LGV training companies around the country to help JMD provide the facility of completing the regulatory 35 hours through one company.
There are no exams for the periodic training, only in ADR training
