Driver CPC Training At Heads Of The Valleys Training
From HGV / LGV to PCV, we are able to complete all types of Driver CPC training.
Whether you’re obtaining your first Driver CPC qualification, adding hours to your current record, or renewing an expired CPC card – we’ve got you covered.
What Is A Driver CPC?
A Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is a mandatory qualification for anyone who wishes to use their LGV or PCV licence professionally (i.e. for work purposes or to be paid as a driver).
The qualification was introduced in 2008 for PCV drivers and in 2009 for LGV drivers, with the goal of ensuring that professional drivers maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge throughout their careers.
With regards to CPC training, it involves both initial and ongoing periodic training, which is required to renew your CPC card. The purpose of this continuous development is to help drivers stay up to date with changing regulations, advances in vehicle technology, and best practices for safe and efficient driving.
How To Attain A Driver CPC Qualification
The type of Driver CPC training you require will depend on your current licence:
LGV / HGV CPC Training
- If you passed your car test after 01 January 1997 and have never had an LGV / HGV CPC before, you will need to complete LGV Driver CPC Module 4.
- If you passed your car test before 01 January 1997 and have never had an LGV / HGV CPC before, you can complete either LGV Driver CPC Module 4 or Periodic Training.
- If you already have or have previously held a Driver CPC card, you will need to complete Periodic Training.
PCV CPC Training
- If you have never had your PCV CPC before, you will need to complete PCV Driver CPC Module 4.
- If you have previously held or already hold a PCV CPC, you will need to complete Periodic Training.
Maintaining Your Card – Driver CPC Renewal
After carrying out your driver CPC training, the qualification will then last 5 years. Therefore, to renew your CPC card, you are required to complete an additional 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep it valid. These are typically delivered in attendance-only, classroom-based sessions.
At Heads of the Valleys Training, we recommend completing one 7-hour module each year to keep your CPC card up to date.
If you wish to improve your driver skillset, it’s worth noting that you can also count Driver CPC hours by completing other transport-related courses, such as Transportation of Dangerous Goods (ADR Training).
Our Driver CPC Courses:
For existing LGV/PCV drivers wanting to gain hours to update or renew their driver cpc qualification
Periodic Training (35 Hours)
Complete up to 10.5 hours toward your Driver CPC Qualification remotely and at your own pace
Driver CPC: E-Learning Modules
For new lorry drivers looking to gain their first driver cpc qualification
Initial Module 2 & 4 (Lorry)
For new pcv drivers looking to gain their first driver cpc qualification
Initial Module 2 & 4 (Bus)
Gain 14hrs toward your Driver CPC by attending this transport manager awareness course
Transport Manager CPC Refresher & Awareness
Driver CPC Exemptions
There are some instances where a Driver CPC is not required, such as:
- if you don’t want to drive for a living, for example, you want to drive for a hobby
- carrying passengers or goods non-commercially for personal use, for example, using a lorry to conduct your own house removal (not for profit/work)
- driving a vehicle under the control of the police, fire or ambulance service
You can see the full list of exemptions on the DVSA website.
Driver CPC For Employers
Unlike other providers of CPC training, we offer flexible training solutions and discounted rates for fleet and corporate bookings. If preferred, driver CPC training can be delivered at your premises, with a maximum of 25 drivers per session.
In addition to providing onsite training, we can manage your fleet Driver CPC training records with automated notifications and reminders when your drivers’ training is nearing expiry.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
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Driver CPC Training: Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
To kickstart your new driver CPC qualification, you will need to complete 35 hours of periodic driver CPC training.
You can check your Driver CPC training record on the DVSA website. If you’ve completed CPC training with us, we will retain records of any such training.
It will depend on what licence you have and when you passed your test. If you are unsure, please contact us to discuss.
Yes, if you are using your licence for work purposes or to be paid as a driver. However, there are some exemptions depending on what you use the licence for. You can read a full list of exemptions on the DVSA website.
Some transport-related courses will allow you to count hours toward your Driver CPC qualification. For example, you can count up to 28 hours by attending our Dangerous Goods (ADR) Course.
