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Are you covered? Drivers must complete CPC by 2014
The legal requirement for professional drivers to undertake 35 hours of approved training must be completed by the 9th September 2014.
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for large goods vehicles (LGV) and passenger carry vehicles (PCV) drivers who drive professionally throughout the UK has been developed to improve the knowledge and skills of professional drivers throughout their working life and UK officials have confirmed that the mandatory Driver CPC remains a priority in government plans to improve road safety and will be enforced.
For professional drivers of Lorries and Vans over 3.5 tonnes there is a legal requirement for Driver CPC and all professional drivers are required to undertake 35 hours of approved training every five years. An individual’s circumstances will determine how they acquire the Driver CPC but all LGV drivers must complete the required training hours by 9th September 2014. Those that do not complete by this date will no longer be able to drive LGV for a living.
Proskills in partnership with Focale Training are introducing a Proskills Driver CPC Card to raise awareness of the requirement for Driver CPC and raise the standard and effectiveness of the training provided. The card is designed to identify the driver and training they have undertaken.
All employers have a duty of care to ensure that their employees that drive on company business are safe and well trained. Done properly the training can have a positive impact on driver attitudes, customer service, safety and fuel efficiency.
If you are unsure whether or not this applies to you or any of your drivers please get in touch and we can advise you further.
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For more information and advice please contact us on 01235 833844 or email Richard Bloxam, Network Development Manager at richard.bloxam@proskills.co.uk