Award in Computerised Book Keeping (SAGE) Level 2

DRIVER CPC
Times: Short Course
Duration: Flexible



Are there any entry requirements?
Driver CPC is short for 'Driver Certificate of Professional Competence'. It is a new qualification that all professional bus, coach and lorry drivers will need to have if they want to drive for a living. Driver CPC is being introduced across the European Union to maintain high driving standards.

If you are thinking of becoming a bus, coach or lorry driver you will need to prepare yourself to take regular 'periodic training'.

|If you already hold a bus, coach or lorry driving licence on the start dates, you will have 'acquired rights' for the following 5 years and do not need to hold a Driver CPC during that period. But you will need to start work towards getting your Driver CPC periodic training completed if you wish to continue driving beyond those 5 years.

What will I study?
'Periodic Training' is regular training that will continue throughout your professional driving career. You will need to complete 35 hours of 'periodic training' every 5 years to retain your Driver CPC. The training is grouped under 3 headings:

Safe and fuel efficient driving (this may include vehicle loading, fuel consumption and pollution).
Legal requirements (rules for tachograph, drivers hours).
Health and safety, service and logistics (including first aid, passenger safety, customer service).

What can I do after this course?
A Driver CPC lasts for 5 years. To qualify for a further Driver CPC you wil need to complete 35 hours of 'periodic training'. If the end date passes without any such training then your Driver CPC will expire.

Requirement
Driver CPC is short for 'Driver Certificate of Professional Competence'. It is a new qualification that all professional bus, coach and lorry drivers will need to have if they want to drive for a living. Driver CPC is being introduced across the European Union to maintain high driving standards. If you are thinking of becoming a bus, coach or lorry driver you will need to prepare yourself to take regular 'periodic training'. |If you already hold a bus, coach or lorry driving licence on the start dates, you will have 'acquired rights' for the following 5 years and do not need to hold a Driver CPC during that period. But you will need to start work towards getting your Driver CPC periodic training completed if you wish to continue driving beyond those 5 years.