Driver CPC Training Course in South Glamorgan Certificate of Professional Competence

SSSTS in South Glamorgan

Who is the course for?

If you have passed your HGV Licence prior to September 10th 2009, you need to make sure you complete 35 hours of approved driver CPC training by September 10th 2014.
European legislation dictates that drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, who have not completed 35 hours of training by September 10th 2014, can have their license cancelled by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

How is the course delivered?

Your course of approved training is delivered in a classroom-type environment with an emphasis on group participation and discussion to ensure use of best practice is achieved. During the day you will complete two courses on different subjects to help ensure that you will be able to continue to drive in a safe and efficient manner.
At the end of each course you will complete a multiple choice assessment paper to prove your knowledge and competence in the training subject covered.

What courses are available?

Each of the courses below are 3 1/2 hours in duration (including breaks) and are JAUPT approved and as such count towards the 35 hours you require.

Digital Tachographs
Analogue Tachographs
Vehicle & Load Handling Systems
Safe Vehicle Loading
Manual Handling
Safe & Economic Driving
Rural & Urban Driving
Health & Safety in Transport
Personal Wellbeing
Company Procedures & Secure Transport Operations

Where is the course delivered?

We can run a driver CPC course at your premises for up to a maximum of 20 delegates, for more details please contact one of our training advisors. We also run a range of open courses in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds & Bristol during the week and on Saturdays & Sundays, to find where your nearest course is running contact one of our training advisors on 0800 130 3225.

How much does the course cost?

If you want to attend one of our open courses the price for the course is £95 per person plus vat, this price includes your certification & upload fees and we even make sure you get a decent lunch and refreshments. If you need a dedicated course running at your own premises prices start at less than £50 per person, please contact one of our training advisors on 0800 130 3225 for more information.

What’s included in your course?

Included in the cost of your course are:

The DVSA upload fees (this is the notification fee that tells the DVSA how many hours of approved training you have completed).
Lunch & Refreshments
Course materials
RTITB Course certificate
Driver CPC Card (after completion of 35 hours).

Location	Date	Course
London	Sat 3rd May	Digital Tachographs & Safe Vehicle Loading
Bristol	Sat 3rd May	Digital Tachographs & Safe Vehicle Loading
Manchester	Sat 3rd May	Digital Tachographs & Safe Vehicle Loading
Birmingham	Sun 4th May	Digital Tachographs & Safe Vehicle Loading
Leeds	Sun 4th May	Digital Tachographs & Safe Vehicle Loading
London	Sun 4th May	Rural and Urban Driving & Safe and Economic Driving
London	Sat 10th May	Manual Handling & Vehicle and Load Handling Systems
Birmingham	Sat 10th May	Rural and Urban Driving & Safe and Economic Driving
Leeds	Sat 10th May	Rural and Urban Driving & Safe and Economic Driving
Bristol	Sun 11th May	Rural and Urban Driving & Safe and Economic Driving
Manchester	Sun 11th May	Rural and Urban Driving & Safe and Economic Driving
London	Sun 11th May	Analogue Tachographs & Personal Wellbeing
London	Sat 17th May	H&S in Transport & Secure Transport Operations
Bristol	Sat 17th May	Analogue Tachographs & Personal Wellbeing
Manchester	Sat 17th May	Analogue Tachographs & Personal Wellbeing
London	Sun 18th May	Digital Tachographs & Safe Vehicle Loading
Birmingham	Sun 18th May	Manual Handling & Vehicle and Load Handling Systems
Leeds	Sun 18th May	Manual Handling & Vehicle and Load Handling Systems
London	Sat 24th May	Rural and Urban Driving & Safe and Economic Driving
Birmingham	Sat 24th May	Analogue Tachographs & Personal Wellbeing
Leeds	Sat 24th May	Analogue Tachographs & Personal Wellbeing
Bristol	Sun 25th May	H&S in Transport & Secure Transport Operations
Manchester	Sun 25th May	H&S in Transport & Secure Transport Operations
Manchester	Sun 25th May	Manual Handling & Vehicle and Load Handling Systems

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If you want more information on the courses we offer, or to book: Call 0800 130 3225

Frequently Asked Questions

I have been driving safely for years, why do I need to complete Driver CPC training?

New European legislation means that if you do not complete the training your license could be cancelled. The broader aims of the scheme are to raise the knowledge and skills of HGV drivers by:

improving road safety;
reducing the impact on the environment through reduced fuel usage and vehicle maintenance;
raising the public's perception of professional HGV

How long will it take for me to receive my Driver CPC card?

After you have carried out 35 hours of approved training, your card will be sent to your home address as listed with the DVSA.

When will my Driver CPC be uploaded to the DVSA database?

Within 5 working days of you attending your Driver CPC course, we will ensure that it is showing on the DVSA database.

How can I check that my CPC training has been uploaded?

You need to go to the http://www.gov.uk/check-your-driver-cpc-periodic-training-hours , then enter your driving license number and the DVSA will send you a password in the post. Once you have received your password, you can then revisit the above site and check that your hours have been uploaded.

I hold an LGV license and do occasional driving for an agency although it is not my main occupation. Does CPC apply to me?

Yes! If you are driving professionally for any period of time, you will be required to hold CPC. It is not the number of hours worked which affects the requirement for CPC, it is the type of driving undertaken.

Do I need driver CPC training to drive in Europe?

Yes! The regulations apply in all EU member states.

How will Driver CPC affect foreign nationals who drive HGVs in the UK but don't work and live here?

Driver CPC applies across all EU member states, therefore all of those drivers will have to carry whatever their home country uses to evidence Driver CPC.