Driver CPC Training

Introduction

BILM Ltd. provides two options for Driver CPC Training. This training is compulsory if you are a professional lorry driver, LGV driver or a company that operates a fleet of vehicles. In order to comply with an EU wide directive you will need to undertake 35 hours of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) which will validate the vocational licence and without it a driver cannot legally drive their vehicle in the EU

7 hours per year over 5 years or 35 hours over one week – Price on Application (POA)

Content

• Tachograph and Working Time Directive
• Manual Handling and Pallet Truck Safety
• Safe Driving and Fuel Efficiency
• Health and Safety
• First Aid
• Vehicle Checks
• Load Security
• Signs and Restrictions

What is the purpose of Driver CPC?

To improve the knowledge and skills of lorry drivers helping:

• Road Safety
All road users
• Road Freight Industries
Better staff performance, recruitment and retention, more economical vehicle usage
• Professional Drivers
Skill levels and vehicle maintenance, career opportunities and increased professionalism
• Environment
Reduced fuel consumption and vehicle wear

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) will validate the vocational licence and without it a driver cannot legally drive their vehicle. This is an EU wide requirement for LGV Drivers which began on 10^th September 2009 and should be completed by September 2014.