Driver CPC training equips participants with a certificate of professional competence, in essence, a confirmation that the individual has completed training regarding a specific type of driving, a specific vehicle, or a specific task.
To cover all bases, driver CPC training comes in all shapes and sizes. From the early stages of a driver’s career, covering the basics of road safety and driving standards, to the machinations of driving hours, driver security, and handling dangerous goods, there’s a CPC course for all eventualities.
… which can make booking onto the right course a little tricky sometimes. Here’s our introduction to CPC training, its purpose, and how best to choose the right driver CPC training to upskill yourself or your team in the most productive, efficient way.
What does CPC training involve and who is it for?
CPC training is a standardised training programme that offers a Certificate of Professional Competence to those who complete training, in line with the particular course they signed up for.
It’s for anyone who drives professionally or as part of their work, ensuring that they are up to date with any legislative changes and are able to carry out their work in line with regulations and restrictions.
Notably, while the initial training programme is designed to build understanding and confirm competence, once a driver has passed the initial driver CPC, any training that follows is more about professional development. This means that once the initial course is complete, further training is more about awareness than gaining any sort of qualification.
A breakdown of the different CPC training programmes
Now that we know a bit more about CPC training and what it is intended to do, what are the different programmes available and how do they differ from each other?
Newly qualified commercial and passenger transport drivers are usually required to pass an initial Driver CPC test. Once this has been successfully completed, drivers are required to complete 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC, specific to their exact role and exposure to professional driving.
Some examples include a return to driving course, drivers’ hours laws and the use of Tachographs, terrorist threat and security training, safe loading, vehicle checking, and mental health and driving-related stress, covering all areas experienced by professional drivers.
Let us build a training programme for your team
The purpose of CPC driving is to upskill drivers and ensure they are not only aware of any legal requirements and driving standards but also know how to respond and act in different situations. CPC training can be carried out online or in bespoke programmes, delivered to a team or company at its own premises or training HQ centres in Essex.
To discuss a set of CPC training programmes for your team, get in touch and let us help you decide what you need and who needs it.
