What is Driver CPC?

Driver CPC is compulsory periodic training for vocational drivers, introduced to improve fuel efficiency, road safety and to promote vocational driving as a career within the UK / EU.

Qualification

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)

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Who is included?

Both PCV & LGV Vocational Drivers, need to complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years. New drivers need to complete initial training, modules 2 & 4 and then 35 hours of periodic training within the first five years, ongoing every five years.

You can also ‘Opt out’ of the new National Driver CPC if you drive in Europe.

As of 3 December 2024, the National Driver CPC is a dedicated qualification for professional HGV/PCV drivers operating solely within the UK. It requires 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years, now allowing more flexible, shorter 3.5-hour courses. It cannot be used to drive professionally in the EU.

It is recommended for drivers to keep track of the periodic hours they have completed by registering on the .GOV check my driver cpc website.  Not only can you track what hours you have completed, but you will also know when you are going to receive your Driver Qualification Card (DQC).

Please note: Drivers can not sit the same module twice within their current five year period*

Modules

7hr module courses – International Driver CPC (EU / UK)

  • Protect your Operators Licence incl. Drivers’ Hours (PSV or HGV)
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • FORS Safe Driving Training
  • First Aid for Mental Health
  • Health & Safety / Manual Handling
  • Safeguarding & Vulnerable Road User (PSV)

3.5 hr module courses – National Driver CPC (UK only)

  • Digital Tachos & Record Keeping
  • Drivers’ Hours + Working Time Directive
  • Vulnerable Road User
  • Safe Loading of Vehicles
  • Daily Walkaround Checks
  • Bridge Strikes
  • Driver Conduct
  • CPR, DRABC, Defib & Catastrophic Bleeds
  • Mental Health in the Transport Sector
  • Drivers Guide to Operating Licencing
  • FORS LoCity Driving

 

Driver CPC classroom dates

Saturday 21st March 2026 – Digital Tachos & Record Keeping + Drivers’ Hours & WTD

Saturday 11th April 2026 – Emergency First Aid at Work

Monday 20th April 2026 – Emergency First Aid at Work
Tuesday 21st April 2026 – First Aid for Mental Health
Wednesday 22nd April 2026 – FORS LoCity Driving + Vulnerable Road Users
Thursday 23rd April 2026 – Bridge Strikes + Daily Walk Around Checks
Friday 24th April 2026 – Drivers Guide to O licencing + Drivers’ Hours & WTD

Monday 18th May 2026 – Drivers Guide to O Licencing + Bridge Strikes
Tuesday 19th May 2026 – First Aid for Mental Health
Wednesday 20th May 2026 – Emergency First Aid at Work
Thursday 21st May 2026 – Safe Loading of Vehicles + Daily Walk Around Checks
Friday 22nd May 2026 – FORS LoCity Driving + Vulnerable Road User

Saturday 6th June 2026 – Driver Conduct + Bridge Strikes

Monday 15th June 2026 – FORS LoCity Driving + Vulnerable Road User
Tuesday 16th June 2026 –
Digital Tachos & Record Keeping + Drivers’ Hours & WTD
Wednesday 17th June 2026 –
Emergency First Aid at Work
Thursday 18th June 2026 –
First Aid for Mental Health
Friday 19th June 2026 –
Safe Loading of Vehicles + Daily Walk Around Checks

 

Please get in touch if you have a specific date for your Driver CPC training requirements.

Course Prices

Individual dates
£79 + VAT per driver, at our training centre

5 day Driver CPC
£430 per driver (including VAT and DVSA upload) – do not have to be consecutive dates

In-Company
7hr  £950 + VAT
3.5hr  £645 + VAT

(up to 20 drivers, max 15 drivers for First Aid)


DVSA upload fees per driver
£10.75 – 7 hr course
£6 –  per 3.5hr course


Times

(8am) 8.30am – 4.30pm


Find out more

To book any of the dates above or for an in-company date, contact us today on 01293 535850 or drop us an email on info@ridgewaytraining.co.uk

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