Online & Classroom Training
Drivers CPC training covers core competences that, depending on whether you are a new HGV driver, or a qualified HGV driver will define what subject you would need to cover.
Those drivers who are new to professional driving and passed their car driving tests after 1st January 1997 will need to complete their Mod 2 & Mod 4 CPC tests before going onto the online periodic training.
Those who do not keep up to date, or do not complete Driver CPC training can be fined up to £1,000.
As a new driver, you will be required to complete the initial driver CPC training, this will consist of four modules:
- Module 1
- Module 2
- Module 3
- Module 4
Our Driver CPC Courses Available
Classroom Based 5-Day
CPC training for driving an HGV is a key part of the training process and requires you to complete 35 hours of approved Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training as a new HGV driver or 35 hours of HGV CPC training every 5 years as a professional HGV driver for hire or reward.
Classroom Based 1-Day
Mondays: Driver Essentials
Tuesdays: Driving Principles
Wednesdays: Emergency First Aid & Health and Safety
Thursdays: Mental Health, Wellbeing & Driver Behaviour
Fridays: Vehicle Defects & Driver Licencing
Online Based 5-Day
This course is designed for those who want to complete their periodic CPC hours at home or at their place of work. You will need access to a computer with a camera and microphone and you will also need an internet connection.
The sessions typically run from 8:15am until 4:30pm.
Online Based 1-Day
Mondays: Driver Essentials
Tuesdays: Driving Principles
Wednesdays: Emergency First Aid & Health and Safety
Thursdays: Mental Health, Wellbeing & Driver Behaviour
Fridays: Vehicle Defects & Driver Licencing
Module 2 Theory Revision
Module 2 will consist of multiple-choice and hazard perception.
The Multiple-Choice will take candidates an hour and 55 minutes to complete and consists of 100 questions. To be successful, you will need to meet or surpass 85% in order to pass.
The Hazard Perception contains 19 video clips with 20 hazards for you to identify. This will require candidates to get 67% to pass.
Module 4 Training & Practical Test
The practical MOD 4 is interactive. The driver must show various operations needed for a lorry driver, other than driving. Things you will be tested on include safety loading the vehicle, prevention of trafficking illegal immigrants, emergency situation assessment, and a full vehicle safety check.
Check Your CPC Hours
You can use the Government CPC checker tool to find out how many hours you have completed, and how many hours you require to fill your 35 hour entitlement for the five year period.