Periodic Driver CPC
All professional HGV/LGV and PCV drivers who drive for hire and reward are required to complete 35 hours of periodic driver CPC training every 5 years in order to be issued with a Driver Qualification Card (DQC).
Bus and Coach Drivers
Bus and Coach Drivers who held their licence prior to 10th September 2008 were given acquired rights, giving them until 9th September 2013 to complete their 35 hours training and gain their DQC. They must then complete 35 hours Periodic Driver CPC Training in every 5 year period from 10th September 2013.
Anyone passing their test after 10th September 2008 will be required to complete 35 hours of Periodic Driver CPC Training within 5 years of the date they passed their initial Driver CPC qualification and then every 5 year period of that date thereafter.
LGV/HGV Drivers, over 3500kgs
Lorry drivers who held their licence prior to 10th September 2009 were given acquired rights, giving them until 9th September 2014 to complete their 35 hours of Periodic Driver CPC Training. On completion of this they were issued with a Driver Qualification Card (DQC). From 10th September 2014 they are then required to complete a further 35 hours training before 9th September 2019 to renew their DQC. Then every 5 years thereafter if they wish to remain driving commercially.
Anyone who passed their test after 10th September 2009 will be required to complete 35 hours of Periodic Driver CPC Training within 5 years of the date they passed their initial Driver CPC Qualification and then every 5 year period thereafter.
Anyone who passed their car test prior to 1st January 1997 and has acquired rights for the C1 (7.5 tonne) but has not sat any CPC will have the choice whether to do Initial or Periodic CPC to gain the Driver Qualification Card (DQC) for the first time.
All professional drivers driving commercially are required to carry their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) with them when driving. It is an offence not to!
At JLD we offer a range of accredited Periodic Driver CPC courses.
Our courses include
Overcoming Daily Driving Challenges
Improving Driver Safety and Vehicle Security
Dealing with Common Emergency Situations
Understanding Smart Digital Tachographs
Reducing Digital Tachograph Infringements
Reducing Manual Handling Incidents
How Drivers Can Reduce Fuel Consumption
Preventing Vehicle Load Incidents
Improving Safety of Food and Drinks Deliveries
Using the Vehicle to Improve Fuel Consumption
Reducing Incidents on Different Road Types
Reducing Vehicle Banksman Incidents
Reducing Incidents Involving Manual Handling and Pallets
First Aid
Understanding Key Elements of HGV / PCV
Looking into the Future of Logistics
Improving Drivers’ Physical Health
Understanding Mental Health in the Workplace
Improving Health and Safety Whilst on the Road