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Driver CPC Training
This has changed as of the end of 2024 - we now have National and International CPC schemes. Here is a summary of both:
International CPC:
35 hours training every 5 years
5 x 7 hours training sessions (although 7 hours can be split over consecutive days)
Can drive throughout Europe and the UK
National CPC:
35 hours training every 5 years
10 x 3.5 hours training sessions
Can drive throughout the UK, but not Europe
e-Learning:
You can sit up to 12 hours of e-learning to count towards your 35 hour total. Soon Fifth Wheel Training will offer these, and you can book them online and use your device to complete this.
Exams:
Not in yet, but are in development. Details are scarce, but from information so far they will be multi-choice and in the driving test centre. A minimum percentage will be required to renew the DQC. More information will appear here when the exams are finalised.
Return to Drive CPC
If a driver has a driver qualification card that has expired, they can sit one 7 hour return to drive CPC course that gives a year of qualification. Within that year, the driver can gain the remaining 28 hours for the full 5 year CPC training requirements and DQC. Note this is only for the National CPC, not the International.
Fifth Wheel Training has a number of CPC courses available, below are descriptions.
Vehicle Checks and Defects
Everything the driver (and operators) need to know about vehicle checks and compliance with HSE.
Economical Driving
Increasing profits, reducing loss and in the process potentially earning more money and being environmentally aware.
Driver Hours
Summarises the basics of the European, GB domestic, AETR and RTWTR regulations, and can be upgraded to CPD.
Licences, Weights and Dimensions
Lots of information on the different aspects of licencing and certification for professional drivers.
Security
Increasing security awareness and reducing crime on commercial vehicles. Complies with PAS:29000 guidance (2021)
Emergency First Aid at Work
Covers the basics of first aid and basic lifesaving skills. This course can be upgraded to CPD and First Aid status.
Tachographs
Summarises all there is to know in operating analogue, digital and smart tachographs.
Health and Safety
Covering many aspects of the basics of health and safety in the workplace.
Company and Public Image
The driver is the ambassador for the company. How can we improve customer service, reduce stress and road rage.
Fire Marshal
How to be compliant with HSE regulations, preventing fires and what to do in emergency scenarios. Can be upgraded to a CPD course.
Tiredness, Diet and Lifestyle
A very important topic helping drivers keep healthy physically and mentally.
Vulnerable Road Users
Produced with FORS, a full day course focussing on protecting VRUs.
Dangerous Goods ADR
With all the ADR courses Fifth Wheel Training delivers, drivers can get up to 4 CPC training days included. This depends on the course sat, and the units included. The full course including tankers allow 4 CPCs, without tankers, 3 CPCs and refresher courses 2 CPCs.
What can FWT do for you?
We diligently follow the latest syllabus on the Government's website that can be seen here:
Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) syllabus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Drivers are not to repeat courses within any training block except for good reason. Drivers can find out what training they have had within the last training block by phoning 0300 123 7721 or by going here:
Check your Driver CPC periodic training hours - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Fifth Wheel Training can take care of all your training needs by making sure you don't repeat units between training days. We offer this service for individual drivers who train with us, and organisations and businesses.