Equally, it is the employer's responsibility to ensure that their company and drivers comply with current legislation, with consequence to both of none compliance. Many companies already invest in training for their staff and will also apply this to Driver CPC, however this is a decision made at the employer's discretion.
The first deadline for completion of this training is 10th September for Bus and Coach and 10th September for 3. How will I get my driver CPC? Drivers will have to complete a minimum of 35 hours of approved training every 5 years.
Each training course must be of a minimum length of 7 hours, with those 7 hours being defined as contact time with the trainer. All training must be taken with an approved training centre and on an approved training course. Records of training taken by drivers will be kept centrally. Following completion of the full 35 hour periodic training, the diver will be issued the Driver Qualification Card DQC , which must be carried with the driver every time they drive professionally.
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For queries or advice about employment rights, contact the Labour Relations Agency. For example, a bus mechanic would be exempt while driving a bus to check that it had been repaired, but would need to hold a Driver CPC if they also drove a bus on a passenger carrying service. There is no extra administration or booking fee. We will not reply to your feedback. Don't include any personal or financial information, for example National Insurance, credit card numbers, or phone numbers.
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Call Email customerservice. In addition to the theory and practical test to get your driving licence, you will also need to pass a computer based and another shorter practical test to gain your initial Driver CPC qualification. You need to get 40 to pass the bus test and 38 to pass the truck test. Drivers who already hold a Driver CPC for one category of vehicle i. It covers the following topics:.
You must carry your DQC whilst driving and there will be penalties if you are found to be driving professionally without one. Following this initial qualification, you need to complete 35 hours of training every five years to retain your Driver CPC, as detailed above.
Print this page. Submit a question. Join us. There are two parts to the legislation: An initial qualification to get the Driver CPC for new drivers along with their passing their truck or bus licence, to enable them to use their licence professionally.
A periodic training programme of 35 hours of training every 5 years for all professional drivers to keep the Driver CPC. Existing drivers If you passed your bus test before the 10th September or your truck test before the 10th September , you are exempt from the initial qualification. Periodic training Driver CPC requires all professional bus and truck drivers to complete a minimum of 35 hours periodic training every five years or before the cut off date for acquired rights and then every five years for as long as they wish to continue to drive professionally.
A training program should broadly cover: Safe and fuel efficient driving Legal requirements Health and safety, service and logistics We would advise all members who drive trucks and buses as part of their business activities to assess where they stand with regard to these exemptions and consider periodic training for their drivers before the first two deadlines of September and September , to avoid the potential for breaches of legislation.
It covers the following topics: Ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use Security of the vehicle and contents Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants Ability to assess emergency situations Ability to prevent physical risk Demonstrate your ability through a physical, walk round vehicle safety check LGV tests may also use a piece of equipment which will allow you to demonstrate your ability to secure loads.
Further information Read our Q and A briefing here. Related Documents. Recent Comments: Comment: Surely it is policy of the government to eliminate overburdening red tape, Whitehall gold plating of EU legislation, and impediments which stifle business and make us less competitive. Is this new requirement not a prime example of yet another over-the-top burden keeping expensive bureaucrats in employment.
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