What is a Driver CPC qualification card?
You’ll get your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence ( CPC ) card when you’ve done 35 hours of periodic training. The card is sometimes called a ‘driver qualification card’ or ‘ DQC ‘. You must carry this card while driving a lorry, bus or coach professionally.
Can you drive without CPC card?
Once 35 hours of training have been completed, a Driver CPC card, also referred to as a driver qualification card (DQC), will be issued. The card usually arrives within 20 days. Driving professionally without Driver CPC is illegal and may incur a fine of up to £1000.
Do I need a CPC to drive a 7.5 tonne?
All those who are driving a 7.5-tonne lorry professionally are required to complete the Driver CPC. However, driving a 7.5-tonne truck for personal use does not require Driver CPC, but it does still require C1 entitlement on your hgv licence.
How much does a CPC cost?
Test costs
| Weekday | Evening, weekend and bank holiday | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver CPC part 1 – theory – (multiple-choice) | £26 | £26 |
| Driver CPC part 1 – theory – (hazard perception) | £11 | £11 |
| Driver CPC part 2 – case studies | £23 | £23 |
| Driver CPC part 3 – driving ability | £115 | £141 |
How do I get a CPC card?
You’ll get your Driver CPC card when you’ve done 35 hours of periodic training. If you have returned to professional driving, your will have to complete the periodic training and then send the Return to Professional Driving Declaration Form and the Driver Qualification Card Application Form.
Does Driver CPC continue after Brexit?
You will still need Driver CPC to drive professionally in the UK after Brexit. You will still be able to drive to or through EU countries with your UK Driver CPC qualification for all international journeys that UK companies are allowed to make after a no-deal Brexit.
How much does CPC cost?
Driver CPC card costs
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Driver CPC card (non-UK driving licences only) | £25 |
| Replacement for lost, stolen or damaged card | £25 |
Is Driver CPC a legal requirement?
The CPC qualification is a legal requirement for anyone looking to drive commercially, in addition to their licence. It ensures that the driver is up to date with all health, safety and legal requirements and is taken in a classroom environment or online, with no test afterwards.
Who is exempt from CPC training?
There are exceptions from the Driver CPC qualification for drivers of vehicles: used for non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods, for personal use. undergoing road tests for technical development, repair or maintenance purposes, or of new or rebuilt vehicles which have not yet been put into service.
Can I do my CPC before I pass my test?
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence ( CPC ) as soon as you’ve got your provisional licence. It does not matter which one you take first but you need to pass both within 2 years of each other to get your theory test certificate. …
What’s the difference between a driver qualification card and a CPC?
Driver Qualification Card and Driver CPC. Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) training is continual professional development which carries on throughout a professional bus, coach or lorry driver’s career. Once you pass your Driver CPC, you’ll be issued with a Driver Qualification Card (DQC).
Do you have to have a CPC card to drive a lorry?
You’ll get your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card when you’ve done 35 hours of periodic training. The card is sometimes called a ‘driver qualification card’ or ‘DQC’. You must carry this card while driving a lorry, bus or coach professionally. You can get a £50 fixed penalty for driving professionally without your card.
How long does it take to get a CPC card?
Getting your Driver CPC card. You’ll get your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card when you’ve done 35 hours of periodic training. The card is sometimes called a ‘driver qualification card’ or ‘DQC’. You must carry this card while driving a lorry, bus or coach professionally.
Where do I Send my Driver CPC card?
How the card is sent to you. Your Driver CPC card will be sent automatically to the address on your driving licence. You need to change this address first if it’s wrong. You only need to apply for your card if you did some of your periodic training in another EU country.