Transport Training Courses For Drivers and Managers Throughout the UK

QUICK GUIDE TO PERIODIC DRIVER CPC & INITIAL CPC

• Driver CPC Training - Initial or Periodic?

  Driver CPC Training is undertaken to gain the Driver Qualification Card (DQC) needed to work as a driver.

  There are 2 types of Driver CPC Training, being Initial and Periodic.

  Initial CPC is undertaken to gain their first DQC by anyone who did not have a Vocational entitlement (C1/D1) on their licence when CPC was introduced for the class of vehicles they wish to drive (2009 for LGV, 2008 for PCV).

  Initial CPC involves 2 tests – a Module 2 & a Module 4.

  Periodic CPC is undertaken by anyone who held the Vocational entitlement when CPC was introduced. It is also undertaken by anyone that has previously undertaken Initial CPC. 

• Choosing A Training Organisation

  All Periodic Driver CPC Training is regulated by JAUPT (Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training) so course and instructor standards should be consistent across training organisations.

  Some training is delivered in the classroom, but most training is delivered remotely as this is cheaper and more convenient for candidates.

  Course frequency, choice (weekdays, weekends, evenings), number of instructors, friendliness, quality of communication, reliability, and price generally influence a candidate’s choice.

  As Initial CPC involves the practical Module 4 test, it is generally undertaken with a training organisation within a ‘driveable’ distance. The quality of training resources and availability of tests tend to determine where candidates choose to train.    

• Rough Guide To CPC Training Costs

  Periodic CPC training costs starts from £24.75 per 7-hour day. This includes VAT and the £8.75 charge to upload the CPC hours.

  Initial CPC costs £289, being £60 for Module 2 and £229 for module 4.