Driver CPC Training

Veterans Job Board UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player offers FREE/FUNDED Driver CPC training aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of professional drivers. This training is crucial for those looking to drive HGVs, buses, or coaches. Participants will learn essential safety practices, legal requirements, and techniques to improve road safety and efficiency. The program includes both theoretical and practical assessments, ensuring drivers are well-prepared for real-world situations. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their driving career while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of Driver CPC training is essential for professional drivers.
• Periodic training of 35 hours every five years is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal requirements for HGV driving.
• Participate in training to maintain and improve driving skills.

Skills

HGV Driving

Road Safety

Defensive Driving

Emergency Situations Assessment

Job description

FREE/FUNDED DRIVER CPC TRAINING

TheDriver CPC (which stands for DriverCertificate of Professional Competence) is a qualification required by anyone wanting to drive an HGV, Bus or coach, professionally.

If you gained your HGV entitlement 2009 onwards, you will be required to complete MOD 2 & MOD Driver CPC

If you gained your HGV entitlement prior to 2009, you will be required to complete Periodic Driver CPC (35 hours)

If you are looking to renew your Driver CPC, you will be required to complete Periodic Driver CPC.

Initial Driver CPC (MOD 2 & MOD 4)

New drivers who are undertaking HGV or PCV training and entering the profession, driving for hire or reward, will be required to complete initial Driver CPC: Driver CPC Module 2 Case Studies, Driver CPC Module 4 Practical Demonstration. Once both elements are passed, new drivers will obtain a Driver Qualification Card (DQC), also known as a CPC card

Driver CPC Module 2: Case Studies

The Case Studies test is carried out on a computer and you have 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete it. You will be given 7 case studies of real-life situations a HGV/PCV driver is likely to come across and will be asked 6-8 multiple choice question on each case study. The maximum score you can achieve in this test is 50 with the minimum being 40.

Driver CPC Module 4: Practical Demonstration

You must have passed the Driver CPC Module 2: Case Studies before you can complete this practical demonstration.

The practical demonstration consists of 5 topics from the Driver CPC Syllabus and you can score up to 20 points in each topic area. In order to pass you must score at least 80 out 100.

To complete the practical demonstration, you will be required to undertake a ‘Show me, tell me’ test showing various operations of a HGV driver. The test will take approximately 20-30 minutes and you will be tested on your ability on:

• Loading the vehicle
• Security of your vehicle and contents
• Ability to prevent physical risk
• Preventing criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants
• Assess emergency situations

The test is a practical demonstration of safety checks during which you will be asked questions by your examiner in the above areas to demonstrate and show your understanding & knowledge of the legalities of driving a HGV.

Periodic Driver CPC (35 Hours)

Periodic training is for drivers who have already obtained their DQC card or gained their HGV entitlement prior to 2009.

Professional drivers are required by law to maintain this by attending 35 hours of periodic training every five years. Periodic training can be completed all in one week or split into single days over the 5-year period.

Driver CPC is aimed at all existing bus, coach and lorry drivers and is designed to enhance their current knowledge and skills to ensure they continue to be safe, courteous and drive in an environmentally friendly manner.

Having acquired a licence, any driver holding LGV/HGV (C1, C and/or C+E) or PCV/PSV (D1, D and/or D+E) must undertake 35 hours of training every five years, ensuring their driver CPC is current, and they hold a Drivers Qualification Card (DQC).

Only courses approved by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) will count towards the periodic training requirements.

What will you gain from Driver CPC training?

Improvement of Road Safety

Maintain high quality skills

Career improvement opportunities

Professional image

Provide savings through cost effective, defensive and efficient driving

Reduction of fuel consumption, vehicle wear and tear and damage to the environment

Information to keep you within the legal requirements of a driver