What is Driver CPC?

Driver CPC (Driver Certificate of Professional Competence) was introduced for LGV and PCV drivers who drive professionally throughout Europe. It has been developed as a requirement of the EU Directive 2003/59, which is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of professional LGV and PCV drivers throughout their working life.

The European Parliament and Council have introduced compulsory training for vocational drivers to help improve road safety and fuel efficiency, and also to encourage driving as a career in a bid to reduce the shortage of drivers in the UK and Europe.

This means all professional drivers for Buses/Coaches in categories D1, D1+E, D and D+E (PCV), together with drivers of goods vehicles in categories, C1, C1+E, C and C+E. (LGV) Will need to complete 35 hours of Driver CPC training every FIVE years in a minimum of 7 hour blocks. However a course can be split into two roughly equal parts providing the second part starts within 24 hours of completion of the first part. This means a 7-hour course could be delivered over two consecutive mornings or two consecutive afternoons.

Once the driver has completed their 35 hours they will receive a ´Drivers Qualification Card', this card needs to be carried by the driver at all times whilst driving professional. The card is only valid for 5 years and is re-issued when the driver complete their next 35 hours training.

After the Driver has completed an approved Driver CPC course their details are updated on the DSA central database. This database will hold details about what training each driver has completed and if they hold a current Driver CPC Drivers Qualification Card.

Drivers Training@Pertemps have a large portfolio of Driver CPC training courses, covering a wide range of subject matter for all drivers' skill levels from new starters to experienced drivers. Contact us today to find out more