Now that many drivers are well into their second fiveyear periodic training cycle, proposals have been published by brussels looking to change the driver cpc qualification. Obtaining your driver qualification card driver cpc. Industry guide to driver cpc safe driving for life. In order to ensure a continuous flow of goods within the eu, drivers with valid irish driver cpc cards that are due to expire during the current covid19 outbreak will be granted an extension of a maximum of six months up to 26 september 2020.
Andrew woolfall of backhouse jones solicitors explains more. With a team of experts dedicated to the common goal of keeping people safe, rtitb is the leading standards setting body for workplace transport training. It is an offence if a driver drives an hgv without a cpc, if you cause or permit another person to do so, or if you fail to produce a driver qualification card dqc at the roadside. Getting the driver cpc card after you have qualified. Paid sign on to sign off, depot based in south mimms. New drivers who gain their initial driver cpc after 10 september 2008 pcv or 10 september 2009 lgv will immediately begin their cycle of periodic training upon receipt of their driver qualification card dqc and will need to complete 35 hours of training within 5 years of attaining their initial. It has been introduced across europe with the aim of improving road safety and maintaining high standards of driving. Apply for your driver cpc qualification card once youve completed your. My drivers have all been issued with their driver qualification card dqc, but do they have to carry it whenever they drive. The driver cpc certification is now a standard part of professional driving when that driving involves operating a lorry, bus, or coach.
On your driver qualification card, which is also often referred to as a driver cpc card, or simply as a dqc, you will see that there is an expiry date. I declare that my driver cpc card has been lostmisplace dstolen destroyed and in the event of this original card being found and returned to me i will forward it. If you are driving in another eu country, you must still hold a valid driver cpc, and carry your dqc, unless you have an. You only need to apply for your card if you did some of your periodic training in another eu country. I hold a driver card issued by another eu member state and would like to swap it for an irish driver card. Drivers with acquired rights are required to complete one day of periodic training per year in each five year training cycle 35 hours before qualifying for their cpc card. Driver cpc enquiries, pb box 280, newcastle, ne99 1fp. The purpose of driver cpc training is to keep bus and truck drivers up to date on safety issues relating to vehicles, safe driving, environmentally friendly driving, assessments of risk.
Obtaining your driver qualification card driver cpc after you have passed all four modules of our driver certificate of professional competence driver cpc initial qualification, you will be entitled to a driver qualification card dqc. What do i do if my driver qualification card dqc is lost. I mostly drive for agencies and they have a photocopy which they can send to the client but will i get into any bother if pulled by vosa. Lost and stolen driver cpc card applying for a replacement. You can contact them by phone or email to order a new or replacement dqc, or you can post the application form and the fee to the address below. It is an ongoing obligation and all professional drivers are required to hold a driver qualification card dqc. If you complete your training more than a year early. I am applying for a driver card for the first time. You will have to pay for a replacement if the card is lost, stolen or has been damaged. You can get a driver certificate of professional cpc card from the driver and vehicle standards agency dvsa if you live or work in the uk and have a driving licence from any of. Rsa issues extension to irish driver cpc cards three60.
New real id compliant driver licenses are coming in 2019. The driver cpc is enforced in all european union eu member states. Replace a lost, stolen or damaged driver cpc card gov. The driver cpc card doesnt have your address on it, so you dont have to get a new one if your address changes. Once the application is made, it should not be cancelled. If your adr driver training certificates is damaged or stolen, you can have it replaced. Driver cpc training qualifications for pcv psv and lgv. To work as a professional goods vehicle driver you need a driver qualification card. You will not get your new driver cpc card until nearer the time your current card expires. You must carry this card while driving a lorry, bus or coach professionally. Driver certificate of professional competence driver cpc came into effect on the 10th of september 2008 for bus drivers and the 10th of september 2009 for truck drivers. If you subsequently find your card after you have reported it lost or stolen and applied for a replacement, it is an offence to continue using that card. Driver cpc training is an absolute must for anyone who wants to be a professional coach, lorry or bus driver. Lost, stolen or malfunctioning cards must be reported to dvla immediately on 0300 790 6109 the driver must have applied for a replacement card within seven working days.
The driver certificate of professional competence driver cpc is a qualification for professional bus, coach and lorry drivers. Rtitb leading standards setting body for workplace. Lost and stolen cards applying for a replacement dqc. Your driver cpc card will be sent automatically to the address on your driving licence. Time recruitment are currently recruiting part time bus drivers for rail replacement across london. Applying for your driver cpc card mayo advertiser, fri, aug 29, 2014. You must replace a lost, stolen or damaged driver cpc card. We currently run regular courses across the east midlands and can also hold inhouse training anywhere in the uk. Apply for, replace or renew a tachograph driver card. You must replace your driver certificate of professional competence cpc card if its been lost, stolen or damaged. In this case, the card should be returned to the rsa even if they are still waiting for the new card to arrive. If your dqc has been lost, stolen or damaged, you must report it to dva immediately. Youll get your new driver cpc card straight away if you complete your training in the 12 months before your deadline. I hold an irish driver card that has been lost, stolen or is malfunctioning.
What is the driver cpc certificate of professional. We will answer that question in more detail as we progress through this guide, but for now it is enough to know that driver cpc is a set of standards applied to initial driver training and careerlong. This page has contact details for the driver cpc section. Cpc information booklet 909kb cpc driver qualification declaration form. Do you know where i stand in relation to driver cpc, i drive a 5,500 ton vehicle which belongs to a charity, i do not carry any goods for sale, i am on the road from april november visiting one or two towns a week, the vehicle has been specially designed information and assessment point where members are to come on if they wish, no fees are asked for or required, i manage the vehicle all. On completion of the required training, renewal driver cpc cards will be issued as normal with an expiry date of 5 years from the date of expiry of their current driver cpc card.
If you are driving in another eu country, you must still hold a valid driver cpc, and carry your dqc, unless you have an exemption. The card gets sent to an old address because you did not updated your driving licence. Driver qualification cards dqcs, also known as driver cpc. What do i do if my driver qualification card dqc is lost, damaged. Driver cpc should not be confused with operators cpc which is required for transport managers and is a different qualification. Not holding or carrying the card when at work will result in a fine. If the driver card is damaged, malfunctions or is lost or stolen, the driver shall, within seven calendar days, apply for its replacement to the competent authorities of the member state of his normal residence. You can find the expiry date of your current cpc card on the front of the card. The driver cpc card will no longer be immediately sent to drivers who complete their periodic training more than 12 months before their deadline. Pcv drivers from 10th september 2008 all commercial pcv drivers will need to complete 35 hours of training before 9th september 20 if you attained your driver cpc card though grandfathers rights by just doing 35 hours of periodic training and not the initial qualification module 2 and 4 tests then you will need to renew your driver cpc card by completing 35 hours of periodic training. About driver cpc driver cpc is short for the qualification driver certificate in professional competence which is mandatory training for professional bus and truck drivers. You will be able to prove you hold driver cpc by a driver qualification card doc. Driver cpc for qualified drivers the facts you need to know.
It is important to note that no new or replacement cards will be issued with the new temporary expiry. You can still drive professionally if youve done your periodic training. A fee is payable by debit card, credit card, cheque or. When the replacement is applied for, the driver may continue to drive without a driver card for a maximum period of 15 calendar days. You can reach this number if you want to make enquiries about driving theory test, theory test revision or practice, pass mark, test result, hazard perception test, booking a test for motorcycle, and for booking your car driving test. Driver cpc was introduced as a requirement of eu directive 200359 and for lgv drivers its training requirements came into effect on 10th september 2009.
When looking to complete training we strongly advise not always going for the cheapest option and just tick the boxes. All adr driver training licence holders should contact sqa requesting a replacement form, or download a replacement form. By making measurable improvements to efficiency, risk and safety, we are helping transport and logistics operations to reduce costs, but most importantly, to save lives. Replace a lost, stolen or malfunctioning tachograph driver card driver cards are used in conjunction with a tachograph vehicle unit installed in the vehicle to record driving hours and rest. Driver skills training offers full driver cpc training for lgv drivers, whether you have already completed any driver cpc modules or not. So, there is no need for cpc card replacement if only your address changes.
You must repeat your periodic driver cpc training every five years. Your driver cpc card will not have your address on it and uses the photograph and signature on your photocard driving licence. You are still permitted to drive professionally while you await the arrival of your replacement card. Driver replacement digitacho apply for driver card. When to take driver certificate of professional competence cpc periodic training if youre a lorry, bus or. So my kid decided to empty my wallet the other night, just realised i can find a couple of cards including my cpc card. Use the space below to note down your tacho driver card number, driving licence number and tacho card expiry date. We provide jaupt approved cpc training at our dedicated site in farnborough, and several other locations throughout the uk.
Once you have reported it you will be able to drive for up to 15 days without a card while a replacement is sent to you. View our lgv driver cpc record and planner for keeping track of renewal dates for driver cards, driving licences and driver cpc training. Drivers will then be required to complete any outstanding periodic training in advance of the 26th of september 2020. If you have already got a category d1 or d on your driving licence that allows you to drive for hire or reward then you will already have this qualification under grandfathers rights, however you will still need to do your periodic training. You will get your new driver cpc card if you complete your training in the 12 months before your current card expires. The dcpc is required in addition to a vocational driving licence. Just what effect these will have in the uk is something many drivers and operators have been asking. The card is sometimes called a driver qualification card or dqc.
The consequences of missing the driver cpc deadline. When all five training days have been completed six if you hold both bus and truck categories. Our office is responsible for the issuance and renewal of florida driver licenses and identification cards. This guide reflects the implementation of directive 200359ec. What do i do if my driver qualification card dqc is lost, damaged or stolen. Mp skills provide epic driver cpc approved training courses that have been specifically designed for the.
Driver certificate of professional competence driver cpc came into effect on the 10th of september 2008 for bus drivers and the. T he rsa says it is important to note that no new or replacement cards will be issued with the new temporary expiry date. Contact the cpc section if your driver qualification card dqc is lost or stolen. Case study theory test module 2 practical demonstration test module 4. The qualification is a legal requirement and assures the safety of your passengers and other members of the public. Youll get your driver certificate of professional competence cpc card when youve done 35 hours of periodic training. To get a replacement card sometimes called a driver qualification card or dqc, call the driver and vehicle standards agency dvsa and give your. Dvsa customer service number 0300 200 1122 dvsa customer service number is 0300 200 1122 available monday to friday 8 am to 4 pm, excluding public holidays.
Call the driver and vehicle standards agency to replace a driver cpc card driver qualification card. The photo and signature on your photocard driving licence will be used on your driver cpc card waiting for your card. If you are emailing, put dqc enquiry in the subject field. Digital tachograph cards ensure yours is renewed in time. You need to change this address first if its wrong.
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