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We are members of the JAUPT-approved Driver CPC Consortium – you can check out their website here.
The Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is a European Union wide Training Directive which is being introduced “to maintain high driving standards and improve road safety”.
For bus and coach drivers, the Driver CPC started on 10th September 2008, for lorry drivers the Driver CPC starts on 10th September 2009. GOV.UK have released a new guide with updated information about becoming a lorry or bus driver. Click here to view this updated guide.
New drivers from the above dates will need to pass the Driver CPC in addition to the theory and practical tests if they wish to drive professionally.
Holders of a PCV or LGV licence prior to the start dates will be able to continue driving professionally on the basis of acquired rights. They will then have to undertake 35 hours of periodic training, which must be completed within a 5 year period from the start date in order to renew their Driver CPC.
This Driver CPC Periodic Training programme will be available at our new centre in Colchester as well as our main Centre in Stowmarket, Included in the Driver CPC Periodic Training programme are courses such as ADR, Emergency First Aid at Work for Driver.
All these courses include aspects of the Periodic Training programme when attended as laid down by the JAUPT Approval. For full course details and dates give us a call on 01449 722400 or keep checking the website for updates.