CPC stands for the Certificate of Professional Competence, and its main aim is to encourage high standards of driving and improve road safety. To obtain this qualification, candidates need to complete both theory and practical elements.
Thirty-five hours of periodic CPC training is required every five years to remain safe and compliant, with a fine of up to £1,000 available to those driving professionally without the proper CPC training. Showing the importance of keeping it up to date and ensuring you carry evidence of your Driver CPC status.
A Driver Certificate of Professional Competence CPC is a legal requirement for anyone wanting to drive larger vehicles professionally or as part of a hire and reward service. If you would like to drive a heavy goods or PCV vehicles that weigh over 3.5-tonnes, including LGV‘s, HGVs, and bus/coaches, you will need to complete CPC training.
A driver CPC course is needed by anyone planning on driving a vehicle over 3.5-tonnes or with nine passenger seats or more professionally, or for a hire and reward service.
We have a wide range of CPC courses available for you to book online now, both classroom and online training on offer.
Additionally, we offer Initial CPC courses, including MOD 2 & MOD 4 training.
To book your MOD 2 please contact our team on 02392 123 555.
Anyone applying for their LGV (Lorry Licence) or their PCV (Bus Licence) after September 2009 needs to complete Initial CPC training. This will include both MOD 2 & MOD 4.
Module 2 – This is a computer-based theory test conducted at your local theory centre, and it is a “case study” theory test. Candidates will have 75 minutes to complete the test. Mod 2 will cover situations you may encounter when driving as a professional HGV or PCV driver.
There are 7 subjects with 6-8 questions per subject.
Module 4 – This is a practical ‘Show Me/Tell Me’ test conducted by one of 2 Start’s DVSA approved MOD 4 examiners. Students will receive training before their test covering all elements of the practical test.
The MOD 4 test is 20 to 30 minutes long and covers questions in the following areas:
This test encompasses a wide range of situations typically encountered by drivers and is covered in full by our instructors. Passenger and Goods Vehicles Initial CPC can both be completed at 2 Start.
Read our full article for more information on MOD 4 CPC training.
As explained, some people require MOD 2 & MOD 4 initial CPC training rather than needing to complete 35 hours of periodic training.
People who passed their car test before 1st January 1997 will be required to undertake 35-hours of periodic CPC training. Anyone passing their car test after 1st January 1997 needs to take a MOD 2 CPC theory followed by MOD 4 practical training and testing.
Certain drivers are not required to have the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. These are either based on what the vehicle is transporting, or what the vehicle is used for. Drivers are exempt if the vehicle is:
For more information on exemptions and requirements, please see the Government website.
You must hold your Driver CPC qualification before you begin driving professionally, and training must be complete in the country where you live or normally work. Those who fall into the Initial CPC category will need to complete their MOD 2 & MOD 4 training.
To book your MOD 2 please contact our team on 02392 123 555.
Those who fall into the periodic CPC category are required to complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years, which can be completed in full by booking one of our 5-day courses or can be completed separately by booking one of our 1-day courses.
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The Government has stated that it has no plans to repeal the Driver CPC legislation following the Brexit vote, so drivers will still need to continue their training and can’t wait until their card has run out.
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