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Although the legislation does not come into force until 9th September 2013 Traindrive can ease drivers through the process with five 7 hour day courses until 2013 avoiding the predicted last minute panic when driving courses will not be able to meet demand. *Note you cannot fail the courses but they must be completed. |
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| From the 10th September 2008 a new legislative directive came into force with the aim to improve the skills and knowledge of all PCV and LGV drivers throughout their working lives. The Directive comes in 2 formats: | |
| Initial Driver CPC Initial qualification for new bus and truck drivers |
Periodic Driver CPC Periodic training for current LGV and PCV licence holders |
To become a driver and successfully gain the DRIVER CPC a new driver must pass the following 4 modules:
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Current bus and truck drivers will need to do 5 days training every 5 years covering the following topics:
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PCV Drivers If you have already got a Category D1 or D on your driving licence that allows you to drive for "Hire or Reward" then you will already have this qualification under "Grandfathers Rights", however you will still need to do your periodic training. If you have not yet passed your test for Categories D1 or D then you will need to pass the 4 modules above to be able to drive commercially. LGV Drivers If you are a new driver taking a test in either Category C1 or C after the 10th September 2009 you will need to pass all 4 modules below to be able to drive commercially. All drivers that already hold these licences will have this qualifiaction under "Grandfathers Rights", however you will still need to do your periodic training. |
PCV Drivers From 10th Sptember 2008 all commercial PCV drivers will need to complete 35 hours of training before 9th September 2013. The 35 hours can be split into 1 day sessions lasting 7 hours each. LGV Drivers From 10th Sptember 2009 all commercial LGV drivers will need to complete 35 hours of training before 9th September 2014. The 35 hours can be split into 1 day sessions lasting 7 hours each.
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Periodic Driver CPC Training, 1 day course - duration 7 hours Course topics :- • Highway code, Insurance and accidents • Health & safety • Manual handling • Operational issues – road risk safety management • Drivers hours & Tachographs • Drugs & alcohol Course price £80 + VAT Drivers CPC registration DVLA database £8.75, Total £102.75 Courses run every week Telephone 01959 571530 Mobile 07973 731274 Fax 01959 571530 Email  |
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Further advice on CPC Training can be found here  Traindrive, Erith, Kent, United Kingdom |
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