Periodic Driver CPC
Stay compliant and confident on the road with our Periodic Driver CPC (DCPC) Training.
Professional drivers of Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) and Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) are required to complete 35 hours of approved training every five years to maintain their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
Our courses are designed to refresh your knowledge, improve driving efficiency, and keep you up to date with the latest road safety practices and transport regulations.
Once your 35 hours are complete, you’ll receive your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) — proof that you’re qualified and ready to drive professionally.
What you need to know:
Who needs it:
If you drive professionally in the UK, chances are you need Periodic Driver CPC (DCPC) training. It applies to most drivers of Passenger-Carrying Vehicles (PCV) and Large Goods Vehicles (LGV) — including those who gained ‘acquired rights’ by holding a vocational licence before the DCPC was first introduced in 2008 and 2009.
To keep your qualification valid, all professional lorry, bus, and coach drivers must complete 35 hours of approved DCPC training every five years. This can be either the International DCPC or the National DCPC. Be aware, if doing the National DCPC you will not be covered if driving in Europe.
Driver Qualification Card (DQC):
Once you’ve completed your 35 hours of DCPC training, you’ll be issued a Driver Qualification Card (DQC). This card is proof that you’ve met the legal training requirements and are qualified to drive professionally.
Drivers must carry their DQC whenever they’re operating an LGV or PCV. Failure to carry the card while driving could result in a £50 on-the-spot fine, so make sure it’s always with you. Your DQC is your official proof of professionalism and compliance — keep it safe and valid to stay road-ready at all times.
Our CPC Courses:
Training covers a wide range of subjects designed to improve road safety and the driver's professional skills, the courses we run are:
Health and Safety (3.5hrs)
Tiredness, Diet and Lifestyle (3.5hrs)
Vehicle Checks and Defects (3.5hrs)
Security (3.5hrs)
Economical Driving (3.5hrs)
Vulnerable Road Users (3.5hrs)
Drivers Hours (3.5hrs)
Tachograph (3.5hrs)
Licence, Weights and Dimensions (3.5hrs)
Public & Company Image (3.5hrs)
First Aid (7 hrs)
Consequences of not training:
You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving professionally without a valid Driver CPC qualification.
How to check your hours:
You can use the GOV.UK service to check how many hours of periodic training you have completed in your current five-year cycle.
https://www.gov.uk/check-your-driver-cpc-periodic-training-hours
Recent UK changes
Recent UK government reforms have introduced new flexibility, especially for drivers who only operate within the UK.
Important Note: At JLD Training, we offer both International and National Driver CPC qualifications. Please let us know which one you need when booking. Keep in mind that you cannot mix and match International and National CPC modules — your training must be completed within one type.
