DRIVERS CPC

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From the 10th September 2008 a new legislative directive comes into force with the aim to improve the skills and knowledge of all PCV and LGV drivers throughout their working lives.

 

The Directive comes in 2 formats:

 

1. Initial Driver CPC:  From 10th September 2008 all bus drivers (Categories D1, D1+E, D, D+E)  From 10th September 2009 all truck drivers (Categories C1, C1+E, C, C+E) will have to gain this qualification

2. Periodic Training: Between 10th September 2008 and 10th September 2013 all current bus drivers who drive professionally will have to complete 35 hours (5 days) of training.  This 5 days  can be spread over the five years i.e. 1 day a year. Between 10th September 2009 and 10th September 2014 all current truck drivers who drive professionally will have to complete 35 hours (5 days) of training.  This 5 days can be spread over the five years i.e. 1 day a year.

INITIAL DRIVER CPC

To become a driver and successfully gain the DRIVER CPC a new driver must pass the following 4 modules:

 

1. Theory and Hazard Awareness test.  Same format as now but with more questions and clips

2. Case study questions and answers.  The candidate will be shown case studies and then asked questions about them.

3. Driving Test.  Same as know but 10 minutes longer.

4. Show me tell me questions.  The candidate will be asked questions about certain topics such as load restraints and asked to demonstrate their knowledge e.g. using a ratchet strap they must show the examiner how it works and how they would use it to secure a load.

PERIODIC TRAINING

Current bus and truck drivers will need to do 5 days training every 5 years covering the following topics:

 

Key:

Common between both bus and truck

Relevant to truck only

Relevant to bus only

 

ADVANCED TRAINING IN RATIONAL DRIVING BASED ON SAFETY REGULATIONS

 

1. Knowledge of  the transmission system in order to make the best possible use of it

2. Know the technical characteristics and operation of the safety controls in order to control the vehicle, minimise wear and tear and prevent disfunctioning

3. The ability to optimise fuel consumption

4. Ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use

5. Ability to ensure passenger comfort and safety

6. Ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use

 

APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS

 

1. Knowledge of the social environment of road transport

2. Knowledge of the regulations governing the carriage of goods

3. Knowledge of the regulations governing the carriage of  passengers

 

HEALTH, ROAD AND ENVIROMENTAL SAFETY, SERVICE, LOGISTICS

 

1. Make drivers aware of the risks and accidents at work

2. Prevention of criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants

3. Prevention of physical risks

4. Awareness of the importance of physical and mental ability

5. Ability to assess emergency situations

6. Ability to help enhance the image of the company

7. Knowledge of the economic environment of road haulage and the organisation of the market

8. Knowledge of the economic environment of the carriage of passengers by road and the organisation of the market

 

 

 

 

DRIVER CPC ONLINE

On this page you will be able to:

 

· Book you or your drivers course online

· See what courses are available

· Pay for your course

· Check what training you or your drivers have done

· Book other courses such as: Licence acquisition driver training, Managers CPC training, ADR Training, Lorry mounted crane training, Tachograph training,

 

 

We are committing ourselves to:

 

· Providing the best value for money option

· Training to the highest standards

· Flexible approach to minimise the impact on your operation

· Dedicated account managers

 

 

Please do not hesitate to call us now if you would like to meet us to discuss your future training requirement and what solutions we could offer as a business.

 

0800 279 79 44

driverscpc@jcoates.co.uk

DRIVER CPC SEMINARS

We are holding free seminars where we are inviting current and potential customers to our training centres to talk in more detail about the training directive and answer any questions you may ask

 

Dates available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO BOOK A SPACE ON THIS FREE SEMINAR FOR YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES PLEASE CONTACT US

 

0800 279 79 44

driverscpc@jcoates.co.uk

www.jcoates.co.uk