Introduction
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence
(Driver CPC) was introduced on 10th September 2009
across the European Union with the aim to improve
road safety and maintain high driving standards. All
professional bus, coach and lorry drivers must hold
a Driver CPC in order to drive for hire and reward.
Who is it for?
Depending on when you gained your vocational
licence, you will get your Driver CPC either through
having passed initial qualification tests (new
drivers) or by 'acquired rights' (existing drivers).
The new Driver CPC legislation effects two areas of
LGV training:
Outcome
The Driver CPC aims to improve road safety by helping
drivers of buses, coaches and lorries maintain and
develop the skills and knowledge they need. Examples of
subjects covered are knowing how to load a vehicle
safely, and how to comply with relevant rules and
regulations surrounding drivers' hours.
Assessment
Mantra Learning has worked with employers, awarding
bodies and Skills for Logistics to develop a flexible
Driver CPC training programme. Our wide range of short
courses enables employers to meet regulatory
requirements associated with Drivers CPC. All of the
following courses are approved by JAUPT:
·
ADR
(Core, Packages, Class 2,3,4,5,6,8 & 9)
·
Drivers Hours & Tachographs
·
Vehicle Load Handling Systems + Safe Loading
·
Health & Safety and Personal Wellbeing in Transport
Operations
·
Company Procedures, Customer Care & Secure Transport Ops
Duration
ADR DCPC 3.5 days
RTITB DPC Modules 1 day
Progression
Having completed this qualification, learners can
progress onto Driving Goods Vehicles NVQ Level 2 which
is the ideal progression for an ambitious learner
wanting to engage in further training.
Courses & Durations
ADR
Driver CPC
3.5 days
Drivers of vehicles carrying dangerous goods within scope of the
Carriage of Dangerous Goods Regulations are required to
hold an ADR driver training certificate.
The ADR Driver CPC course qualifies the driver to carry
gases, flammable liquids, solids, corrosives and toxic
substances with the benefit of contributing 21 hours
towards the Driver CPC.
Driver CPC contribution – 21 hours
Drivers Hours & Tachographs
1 day
The
course gives drivers and operators a thorough
understanding of EU and Domestic regulations governing
driver’s hours. A detailed insight into the use of
analogue and digital tachographs and the VOSA
enforcements surrounding tachograph usage.
Driver CPC contribution – 7 hours
Vehicle Load Handling Systems + Safe
Loading
1 day
The course gives drivers the knowledge in relation to
trailer coupling/uncoupling systems and safe operating
procedures. Procedures for loading a vehicle with due
regard for the safety of persons coming into contact
with the vehicle or its load.
Drivers learn the correct procedures for loading a
vehicle with due regard for the safety of persons coming
into contact with the vehicle or its load. In addition
the module covers different methods for securing loads
Driver CPC contribution – 7 hours
Health & Safety and Personal Wellbeing in Transport
Operations 1 day
This
Driver CPC course gives learners a better understanding
of health & safety polices and type of risks and
accidents in the workplace. In addition the course
highlights the
importance of physical fitness, balanced eating and the
effects of fatigue and stress to help improve the
lifestyle of drivers.
Driver CPC contribution – 7 hours
Company Procedures, Customer Care & Secure Transport Ops
1 day
Drivers learn the procedures for dealing
with company documentation; delivery & collection notes,
customer service & incident reports. The course outlines
strategies to avoid the trafficking of illegal
immigrants.
Driver CPC contribution – 7 hours
