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What is the Driver CPC?

The Drivers Certificate of Professional Development

Why do we require it?

It is an EU requirement.

What are the requirements?

Bus Drivers
Coach Drivers
Lorry Drivers (of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes)

Are all required to complete at least 35 hours of Periodic Training every 5 years. The training can be completed at any time during the 5 year period.

When did the requirements come into effect?

Bus and Coach Drivers - September 2008
Lorry Drivers - September 2009

Who is affected by the requirements for periodic training?

Existing Drivers (PCV)
All professional PCV drivers who hold a full, valid category D, D1, D+E or D1+E licence at 10th September 2008 will need to complete the 35 hours of periodic training by the 10th September 2013, unless exempt.
After this, they will need to undertake a further 35 hours of training in every subsequent five year period in order to retain their Drive CPC.

Existing Drivers (LGV)
All professional LGV drivers who hold a full, valid category C, C1, C+E or C1+E licence at 10th September 2009 will need to complete the 35 hours of periodic training by the 10th September 2014, unless exempt. This also includes drivers who hold C1 entitlement by virtue of passing a car test pre 1997.
After this, they will need to undertake a further 35 hours of training in every subsequent five year period in order to retain their Drive CPC.

Drivers who hold both a PCV and LGV licence
Drivers with both a PCV and LGV licence will have to complete only one course of 35 hours of periodic training every five years; they will not have to undertake 35 hours of training for each licence category.

What is the timescale?

Bus and Coach Drivers are required to complete their first 35 hours of training by September 2013.
Lorry Drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are required to complete their first 35 hours of training by September 2014.

Kita Accredited CPC Courses include:

  • Tachograph Training
  • Health and Safety Training
  • Emergency First Aid
  • Driving Hours
  • Safe Fuel and Efficient Driving
  • Defensive Driving Techniques