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INITIAL DRIVER CPC

PCV Drivers

If you have already got a Category D1 or D on your driving licence that allows you to drive for "Hire or Reward" then you will already have this qualification under "Grandfathers Rights", however you will still need to do your periodic training.

If you have not yet passed your test for Categories D1 or D then you will need to pass the 4 modules below to be able to drive commercially.

LGV Drivers

If you are a new driver taking a test in either Category C1, C1+E, C or C+E after the 10th September 2009 you will need to pass all 4 modules below to be able to drive commercially. All drivers that already hold these licences will have this qualifiaction under "Grandfathers Rights", however you will still need to do your periodic training.

To become a driver and successfully gain the INITIAL DRIVER CPC a new driver must pass the following 4 modules:

Theory and Hazard Awareness test.
Case study questions and answers.
Practical Driving Test.
Practical Demonstration Test. The candidate will be asked questions about certain topics such as load restraints and asked to demonstrate their knowledge e.g. using a ratchet strap you must show the examiner how it works and how they would use it to secure a load.

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PERIODIC TRAINING

PCV Drivers

From 10th Sptember 2008 all commercial PCV drivers will need to complete 35 hours of training before 9th September 2013.

The 35 hours can be split into 1 day sessions lasting 7 hours each.

LGV Drivers

From 10th Sptember 2009 all commercial LGV drivers will need to complete 35 hours of training before 9th September 2014.

The 35 hours can be split into 1 day sessions lasting 7 hours each.

WE WILL HAVE 5 COURSES TO CHOOSE FROM

Fuel Economy Training
Drivers Hours & Tachograph
Maintanance, Daily Checks, Speed Limits, Driving Regulations, Signs and Restrictions
Health & Safety, Loading / Un Loading, PPE, Risk Assessments
Customer Service & Soft Skills

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Tel:01978 352636 or email training@gatewen.com
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What is Driver CPC?

Driver CPC is short for ‘Driver Certificate of Professional Competence’. It is a new qualification that all professional bus, coach and lorry drivers will need to have if they want to drive for a living. Driver CPC is being introduced across the European Union to maintain high driving standards.

Why is it being introduced?

The aims of Driver CPC are to:

Improve road safety
Recognise and accredit the knowledge and skills requires for professional bus, coach and lorry drivers
Ensure drivers continually update their skills and knowledge.
Raise the status of bus, coach and lorry drivers to promote driving as a career.

When will it start?

For bus and coach drivers it is 10 September 2008 and for lorry drivers, 10 September 2009.

Who is asking me to do this?

The Driver CPC is an EU requirement. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is responsible for implementing it in Great Britain and is working with transport industry representatives to ensure it is introduced successfully.

How will it affect me?

If you are already a bus, coach or lorry driver or you are thinking of becoming one, you will need to prepare yourself to take regular‘periodic training’

I already hold a bus, coach or lorry driving licence. What will I need to do?

If you already hold a bus, coach coacg or lorry driving licence on the start dates, you will have ‘aquired rights’ for the following 5 years and do not need to hold a Driver CPC during that period. But you will need to start work towards getting your Driver CPC periodic training completed, if you wish to continue driving beyond those 5 years.