What is the Driver CPC? The Driver CPC, (Certificate of Professional Competence) was first introduced for Bus and Coach drivers in Sept 2008, and for HGV drivers in Sept 2009. The concept behind the Driver CPC is for all commercial drivers to demonstrate their existing skill set and understanding of specific syllabus areas through either practical, classroom or remote learning.
The Driver CPC requires all drivers operating specific vehicle classes, (D, D1), (C1, C & C&E) for commercial purposes (Hire & Reward) to complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years.
Drivers looking to gain one of the above-mentioned licence categories after Sept 2008 or 2009 would also have to complete an Initial Driver CPC, which is explained in a separate article on the website.
Hawthorn Training Services is a Jaupt approved Driver CPC centre and currently has 35 hours of courses approved by Jaupt for delivery. Each of the courses currently approved are 7-hour stand-alone courses, covering different subject areas, all the courses are approved for both classroom and remote (online) delivery. For details of course availability and how to book please see the course bookings section, or alternatively contact Jason Taylor on 07561463292 or email jason@hawthorntrainingservices.co.uk.
Driver CPC courses Hawthorn Training currently has approved by Jaupt.
All drivers will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of safe and fuel efficient driving. All drivers will be able to describe effective methods of load security, and why this is important. All drivers will be able to demonstrate a range of knowledge covering current legislation requirements. All drivers will be able to describe the current regulations involved with the safe transportation of goods. All drivers will be able to explain how to deal with health, safety and emergencies, and issues which may affect both them personally and their company professionally.
All attending drivers will be able to describe both their responsibilities and company policies when having to deal with health, safety and emergencies. All attending drivers will be able to identify and describe their responsibilities as a professional driver, as well as identifying company issues which could affect safe operating of a large goods. All attending drivers will be able to describe the importance of maintaining both good physical and mental health and wellbeing, and how failing to do this can affect their driving ability.
All attending drivers will be able to describe how to log on to and log out from a Digital Tachograph unit. All attending drivers will be able to explain how to manually enter information into a Digital Tachograph unit. All attending drivers will be able to explain the importance of accurately recording their daily activities, and what are the implications of failing to do this. All attending drivers will be able to describe the different types of mode selections that they can input into a Digital Tachograph unit
All attending drivers will gain up to date knowledge of existing drivers hours legislation, including daily, weekly and fortnightly driving limits amongst others. All attending drivers will be able to explain the legislation requiring them to take daily and weekly break and rest periods, and how long these periods should be. All attending drivers will be able to describe other work activities that they may carry out, and also explain why it is important for these activities to be accurately recorded.
All drivers will be able to identify hazards within their working environment, and the measures in place to deal with these. All drivers will be able to explain the difference between a hazard and a risk. All drivers will be able to describe the risks associated with the various activities they perform, and how these can reduce these. All drivers will be able to describe the reporting procedures in place for reporting near hit incidents.
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