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The Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

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IAM Fleet accredited Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) trainers

In line with new compulsory qualifications for professional bus, coach and mini-bus drivers introduced from 10 September 2008, IAM Fleet has become accredited to provide compulsory periodic driver training.

Launched throughout EU countries and the UK by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), all category C and D licence holders who drive for a living will be required to hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in addition to their vocational driving licence, with tailored training courses only available from training bodies approved by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT).

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The Driver CPC has been designed to improve road safety through better driver training.

IAM Fleet is the professional training division of the Institute of Advanced Motorists and a pioneer in the field of occupational driver training and fleet risk management. This has been recognised through IAM Fleet’s gaining of JAUPT accreditation, and enables IAM Fleet to offer Driver CPC training services to all professional drivers.

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Who must have a CPC?

Those licence holders required to gain the CPC include: C, C+E, C1, C1+E, D, D+E, D1, D1+E.

For exemptions visit:

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk

• New drivers:

New drivers will be required to follow an approved syllabus to obtain their CPC, in addition to the practical and theoretical tests already required in gaining a vocational licence.

The extra study required to achieve Driver CPC is designed to ensure new drivers will have practical knowledge appropriate to the sort of work they will do.

• Existing drivers:

Periodic training of 35 hours every five years for both new and existing licence holders must be conducted, delivered by a centre approved by the JAUPT.

There is no formal exam. All courses must last at least seven hours which can be spread over a 24 hour period.

Can IAM Fleet tailor its courses?

Training can be tailored to suit an organisation and its drivers by the approved training centre providing it fits the requirements of the CPC.

When does it become compulsory?

Compulsory CPC training will become effective from 10 September 2008 for PCV (bus, coach and mini-bus) drivers and from 10 September 2009 for LGV (lorry) drivers.

What is the CPC syllabus?

The syllabus is designed for both new licence holders and periodic training purposes and is comprised of three main subject areas:

• Advanced training in rational driving based on safety regulations

• Application of regulations

• Health, road and environmental safety, service and logistics

Periodic training should revise and expand on the subjects and should suit the needs of the driver at that time. This means that organisations should tailor their CPC to suit their drivers and their industry.

Key objectives of CPC training:

• For all vocational licence holders:

To know the characteristics of their vehicle transmission system in order to make the best possible use of it

To know the technical characteristics and operation of the vehicle’s safety controls in order to maintain control, minimise wear and tear and prevent disfunctioning

The ability to optimise fuel consumption

• For LGV:

The ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use

• For PCV:

The ability to ensure passenger comfort and safety

The ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use

Enforcement

Police and Vehicle & Operator Service Agency (VOSA) officials will police the new qualification, and may ask to see a Driver’s CPC card at roadside checks or if they have been involved in an accident.

It will be illegal for any organisation to knowingly employ a driver without CPC.

IAM Fleet Training Ltd Approved CPC Training Centre AC0095