Driver CPC
Introduction
The Periodic Training - part of the new Driver CPC Certificate of Professional Competence will effect all professional drivers of lorries and vans over 3.5tonnes (C, C1, C&E, C1&E) license holders from 10th September 2009 and all professional coach and bus drivers (D, D1, D&E, D1&E) from 10th September 2008.
What is Driver CPC?
Driver CPC is being introduced across the European Union to maintain high driving standards and improve road safety. All professional lorry and coach drivers must hold a driver CPC if they want to drive for a living.
How will it affect me?
All drivers will need to complete a minimum of 35 hours of periodic training within every five year period. The training will require attendance at courses ideally 7 hours per year over the 5 year period and no exams are required at the end of the course. To keep your Driver CPC and to continue to drive professionally you will need to undertake regular periodic training.
CPC - Driver training Northern Ireland
CPC is an essential requirement for anyone applying for a goods vehicle operators licence. If you operate goods vehicles over 3.5T you will require an operators licence.
CPC - Driver training Republic of Ireland
CPC is an essential requirement for anyone applying for a goods vehicle operators licence. If you operate goods vehicles over 3.5T you will require an operators licence.
