Driver CPC Training & Course Syllabus

Passing and keeping your HGV licence has changed. The Driver CPC qualification is now required if you want to drive an HGV professionally. Driver CPC applies to categories C1, C and C+E. The Driver CPC course has 3 main objectives, these are:

Improve road safety
Underpin and expand on current driver knowledge e.g. driver hours, digital tachographs etc.
Ensure new entrants have the required skills and knowledge to carry out their duties as professional drivers.

There are two types of Driver CPC training/acquisition namely, initial Driver CPC Training (for new HGV students) and periodic Driver CPC Training(for existing HGV drivers).

Initial Driver CPC Training

The initial driver CPC is required by all persons who wish to attain HGV categories C1 and C to drive professionally. You must pass the following modules:

Driver CPC Training Module 1/1a

Module 1 - Theory test which consists of 100 x multiple choice 100 questions.
Module 1b - Hazard perception theory test (you can do your theory test online).

Driver CPC Module 2

Theory case study exam.

Driver CPC Module 3

The HGV practical driving test. Speak to your independent HGV provider for professional advice.

Driver CPC Module 4

Practical associated knowledge exam.

Periodic Driver CPC Training

All drivers who have HGV entitlement and drive professionally must complete 35 hours formal training every 5 years.

This applies to category C1, C and C+E. This means you must undergo formal Driver CPC training on an ongoing basis. There is no examination for periodic training, just attendance.

How you complete the 35 hours is entirely up to you, as long as you complete at least 7 hours at any one time (within 24 hours) and the course is Driver CPC approved. Most, if not all Driver CPC courses are 7 hours in duration. It would make sense to complete one day (7 hours) every year. That way you are spreading the cost and time.

Once you have completed your 35 hours you will be issued with a DCPC qualification card. You must be carrying your card at all times while driving professionally. See your local training provider for more details.

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