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Yes. Since social distancing measures were introduced to help combat Coronavirus, the Government has permitted Driver CPC training to be delivered in a ‘virtual classroom’ via webinar or video conference platforms.
Driver Hire was a pioneer of this approach and our delegates love it! It’s an easy, enjoyable and convenient way to get the training you need. Find out more by watching this short video.
Prices are shown next to each course listing. Our online Driver CPC training costs just £69 for weekdays, including VAT and JAUPT upload. Weekend courses are also £69. (Correct at August 2024 and subject to change without notice at any time). Prices for classroom-based courses, when available, may vary.
A single day’s Driver CPC training must last 7 hours to count towards the mandatory 35 hours that you must take to gain your Driver Qualification Card.
Almost all Driver Hire training days are made up of two separate 3½ hour modules. This gives you a wider range of learning and will keep you interested right through the day. Find out more about all of our Driver CPC modules here.
You will receive your DQC automatically once you have completed the required 35 hours’ training and this has been uploaded to the DVSA database. Find out more on the Government website at www.gov.uk/driver-cpc-training/
There is no mandatory end-of-course test for Driver CPC training so you cannot fail a course. However some courses may have an assessment at the end to check what you have learned and to help to reinforce the most important aspects of the course.
Many of our Driver CPC courses are well suited to PCV drivers, but some are specifically targeted towards LGV drivers. if you’re a bus or coach driver, we’d recommend one of the following courses:
If you are driving a van with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of less than 3,500kg, you can do this with a Category B licence, and would not need Driver CPC. For vehicles of 3,500kg (MAM) or above you would require a C1 licence. Therefore, when driving for commercial purposes, you must have a full Driver CPC (and carry your Driver Qualification Card – DQC).
The relevant vehicle categories for commercial vehicles are C, C1, C+E, C1+E. Drivers of passenger vehicles with 9 or more seats must also have their Driver CPC. Professional drivers of larger vehicles must obtain an initial Driver CPC and then keep this valid with 35 hours’ “periodic training” every 5 years.
There are exemptions for certain vehicles, which you can find listed online. If you do not use the vehicle for commercial purposes (for example, driving your own horsebox) then you do not need the full Driver CPC but will still need to pass any relevant driving tests for these vehicles.
Under the terms of the Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations, working hours are any time that an employee is “at the employer’s disposal”. Therefore if a driver is sent on a training course such as Driver CPC by their employer, then this does count as working time.
Driver CPC is a legal requirement for all professional drivers of vehicles falling in scope of the regulations, driving for commercial purposes. If you do not complete the required training, or fail to produce your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) when required to do so, you could face a maximum fine of £1,000 for both the driver and the operator licence holder.
Failing to carry your DQC can attract a fixed penalty of £50. Offences under Driver CPC can be referred to the Traffic Commissioner, who could also suspend the driver or operator’s licence.
Currently Driver Hire Training offers 7-hour periodic training courses for £69 (including VAT and mandatory JAUPT upload fees). This price applies to all of our core weekday Driver CPC training modules, where delivered online. Weekend price £69. Prices for classroom-based training, where available, will vary.
Some courses, such as our OLAT course, which may also count towards your Driver CPC are subject to a different pricing model.
(Note – these prices are correct as of August 2024 and are subject to change without notice at any time).
‘Grandfather rights’ (or sometimes ‘acquired rights’) is a legal term that is applied in various industries when a new law or standard is introduced, so that people who were qualified before that rule was introduced are allowed to continue working as they were, rather than having to undertake fresh training.
In logistics, the term is most commonly applied in two areas – Category C1 (7.5T) driving entitlement and Driver CPC.
Driver CPC
Drivers who gained their professional LGV licence (Cat C, C1, C+E and C1+E) prior to 10th September 2009 have grandfather rights in relation to Driver CPC and so were not required to undertake a full Driver CPC to be qualified. All drivers gaining their licence after that date, on the other hand, and who wish to drive professionally, have to do the full four-module Initial CPC.
But remember – all professional drivers are obliged to meet the ongoing ‘periodic training’ requirement of 35 hours’ Driver CPC training every five years, to keep their DQC valid.
Category C1
Drivers who hold a car driving licence (Category B) issued before January 1997 automatically have ‘grandfather rights’ to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. If you gained your car licence after that date, you cannot automatically drive Category C1 vehicles, so you will require the training to upgrade your licence.
Your joining link will be emailed to you the day before your session is due to take place. If you are booked on to an evening session, the link will be sent the same morning.
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Your hours will be uploaded to your DVSA record within 5 working days upon completion of your Driver CPC training session.
Driver CPC is a legal requirement for all professional HGV drivers. CPC stands for Certificate of Professional Competencerequires that 35 hours of training are completed every five years, to keep your DQC (Driver Qualification Card) up to date. You also need to complete an initial CPC course to obtain an LGV licence if you do not have one. Find out how to complete your CPCtoday.
A B1 forklift certificate covers you to operate forklift machinery weighing up to 5,000 kg. If you want to drive machinery heavier than this, then you will need a B2 licence (5,000 kg to 15,000 kg), or a B3 licence (over 15,000 kg). Find out more about Driver Hire’s forklift training courses to start earning your licence.
Specific forklift licence costs vary depending on where you want to do your training. Fill out a forklift training enquiry form today to learn more about Driver Hire’s 3-5 day, comprehensive forklift training courses.
Once you have completed your forklift training, you will be issued a copy of your forklift licence certificate. If you have lost your certificate copy, then you will need to either contact your training provider who issued the certificate, or your employer/past employer who organised the training on your behalf, to get a new copy.
A forklift is an electric or gas-powered vehicle with a metal fork platform attached, that is used to lift heavy objects in industrial settings. The different types of forklifts include articulated forklifts that can unload materials in narrow aisles, counterbalance forklifts – the most common type of forklift that can carry heavy loads, reach forklifts, Hiab/Moffett, or truck-mounted forklifts,and rough terrain forklifts that are designed to be driven over uneven ground. Most forklifts are driven by a person in a cab sitting down in the vehicle, but there are some forklifts where drivers stand up, called stand-up forklifts.
Forklift training certifications don’t technically expire, but if you are operating forklifts regularly, you should refresh your training at least every three years. A ‘refresher’ course to top up your knowledge usually lasts no longer than a day. If you plan to drive forklifts on the road, you will need a specific licence.
ITSSAR stands for the Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register, which is an accrediting body for workplace transport. It awards Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) certifications, e.g. for forklift trucks. They are dedicated to improving workplace standards and reducing accidents with MHE.
HIAB is a brand that makes lorry-mounted cranes, a type of vehicle that is used often in the transport industry for activities like delivering logs or other goods to domestic and industrial premises. They are also used in the construction industry to transport heavy materials. Other, brands that make similar vehicles include Atlas, Fassi and Palfinger. To drive a HIAB, you will need an ALLMI or ITSSAR qualification, which you can obtain on a short HIAB training course with Driver Hire.
There are different types of HIAB vehicles. Long-reach HIABs are designed to reach high places to perform essential maintenance or deliveries. Exactly how far they can reach depends on the load, and the exact model you are using.
