DRIVERS CPC for professional LGV and PCV drivers

September 2008

 From the 10th September 2008 a new legislative directive comes into force with the aim to improve the skills and knowledge of all PCV and LGV drivers throughout their working lives. The Directive comes in 2 formats:

Initial Driver CPC Initial qualification for new bus and truck drivers

From 10th September 2008 - All new bus (PCV) drivers will have to gain this qualification. Licence categories are: D1, D

From 10th September 2009 - All new truck (LGV) drivers will have to gain this qualification. Licence categories are: C1, C

Periodic Driver CPC Periodic training for current LGV and PCV licence holders

From 10th September 2008 - All bus (PCV) drivers will have to gain this qualification by completing 35 hours of training (5 days) before Sept 2013. Licence categories are: D1, D1+E, D, D+E

From 10th September 2009 - All truck (LGV) drivers will have to gain this qualification by completing 35 hours of training (5 days) before Sept 2014. Licence categories are: C1, C1+E, C, C+E

If you require Periodic Training then we should be able to help you please give us a ring and we can discuss your requirements.

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