New Drivers CPC

A new qualification for professional bus, coach and lorry drivers - the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) - comes into effect on 10 September 2008 for bus and coach drivers and 10 September 2009 for lorry drivers. All professional LGV and PCV (lorry and bus) drivers will be affected by this EU requirement to hold a Driver CPC.

For new drivers it introduces a new initial qualification which increases the amount of knowledge that drivers need before they can drive. The initial qualification includes a four hour theory test and a two hour driving practical test, when combined with the current licence acquisition tests.

All existing professional PCV drivers who hold a full, valid category D, D1, D+E or D1+E licence at 10 September 2008 will need to complete the 35 hours of Periodic Training by the 10 September 2013, unless they are exempt. After this, they will need to undertake a further 35 hours of training in every subsequent five year period in order to retain their Driver CPC. Existing PCV drivers are known as 'Acquired Rights' drivers i.e. drivers who already hold a full vocational licence to drive buses and coaches prior to 10 September 2008.

All existing professional LGV drivers who hold a full, valid category C, C1, C+E or C1+E licence at 10 September 2009 will need to complete the 35 hours of periodic training by the 10 September 2014, unless they are exempt. This also includes driver who hold C1 entitlement by virtue of passing a car test pre 1997. After this, they will need to undertake a further 35 hours of training in every subsequent five year period in order to retain their Driver CPC. Existing LGV drivers are known as 'Acquired Rights' drivers i.e. drivers who already hold a full vocational licence to drive lorries prior to 10 September 2009.

At JLD Driver Training we offer a diverse range of courses to satisfy the new CPC regulations. All of our instructors are DSA accredited and have vast experience within the logistics sector. We offer modern facilities and cost-effective learning initiatives focussing on the logistics industry.

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