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CPC Training
From September 2014 it will be a legal requirement for all drivers who passed their LGV driving test before 10th September 2009 to have completed the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training, which means all drivers will need to have completed 35 hours of CPC training by September 2014.
All LGV drivers who drive professionally in the UK will have to have attended CPC training courses and carry a Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) on completion. All drivers will have to carry their DQC with them at all times.
Every driver will have to undertake 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years.
The main aim behind the Driver CPC is to improve road safety; to provide better qualified drivers, keeping drivers up to date with any change in legislation and to help reduce road casualties. The Driver CPC should also bring improved economy to businesses through increased driver capability.
The Law:
- CPC training is a requirement for all drivers who drive professionally
- Once the CPC training has been completed, drivers will receive a Driver Qualification Card (DQC) which will need to be carried by the driver at all times
- The New Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is for LGV drivers who drive professionally throughout the UK. It is a legal requirement that involves all professional drivers undertaking 35 hours of Periodic Training every 5 years
- If you hold both PCV and LGV Licences your Periodic Training will cover both categories, so if you complete 35 hours of LGV Periodic Training you do not have to complete another 35 hours for the PCV
- All CPC training is approved by Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT)
Exemptions:
- There are exemptions from the Driver CPC qualification, these are as follows:
- Used for the non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods, for personal use
- Undergoing road tests for technical development, repair or maintenance purposes, or new or rebuilt vehicles not yet put into service
- Used in the course of driving lessons for any person wishing to obtain a driving licence or Driver CPC
- Carrying material or equipment to be used by the driver in the course of his or her work, provided that driving the vehicle does not constitute the driver's principal activity with a maximum authorised speed not exceeding 45km/h
- Used by, or under the control of, the armed forces, civil defence, the fire service, and forces responsible for maintaining public order.
- Used in states of emergency or assigned to rescue missions.
Ultimately, it is up to the driver and their employer to decide if they are covered by these exemptions, and if necessary, justify it to the competent authority. Therefore Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) would strongly advise that if a driver believes they are exempt from the Driver CPC that they should seek independent legal advice.
What Extra Drivers Offer:
Extra Drivers can arrange CPC training for all drivers via our external training centre at locations in and around our regional service centres.
Our training is provided in relaxed and friendly environments in central locations and delivered by an approved JAUPT training company who are experts in the transport industry.
In the first instance please contact your local regional service centre for dates and costs of available training courses.
Carrying proof of your Driver CPC status:
Drivers must always carry evidence of Driver CPC status while driving professionally. To drive professionally while not in possession of a DQC (or vocational licence, if you hold 'acquired rights') is unlawful.
