What is Driver CPC?
Driver CPC was introduced in Ireland on the 10th September 2008 for bus drivers and the 10th September 2009 for truck drivers. From these dates on, professional drivers will need to take part in continuous training of one day per year in an RSA approved Training Centre.
If you are a new driver you will have to undertake the Driver CPC theory and practical driving tests before getting a Driver CPC qualification. If you already have a licence for a bus or truck (D/C licence) you will automatically be entitled to a Driver CPC and will not have to take a test but you will have to maintain your CPC entitlement by attending 1 days training every year.
The Transport Managers CPC course focuses on national and international requirements for professional competence and involves set up, operating and maintenance of a transport company. The Transport Managers CPC course is provided and overseen by The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT), 1 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2, and can be contacted at (01) 6763188
Driver CPC focuses on health and safety, Eco driving and road safety and its aim is that all professional drivers have good driving and safety standards and that those standards are maintained throughout the professional driver’s career. The RSA is responsible for the introduction of the Driver CPC.
The RSA has consulted with the transport industry, the general public and other European countries about implementing Driver CPC in Ireland.
The RSA has consulted with the transport industry, the general public and other European countries about implementing Driver CPC in Ireland.
two hour multiple choice theory test
two hour case study theory test
90 minute driving test
30 minute practical test
If you wish you can attend training in RSA approved training centres to help you pass your Driver CPC examination.
Once you have completed and passed the four parts of the Driver CPC examination you can apply for a driving licence in that category and a Driver CPC qualification card. You will then have to do one day of periodic training per year over the next five years to maintain your Driver CPC.
You will have to pass all 4 exams to receive your Driver CPC.
The training covers areas such as road safety, environmental driving and issues involving the health and well being of professional drivers. It does not involve a driving test or assessment.
Periodic training will help you improve your knowledge and skills to make sure that you are a driver of the highest professional standard. It will also help you to keep up to date with the changes in the industry and to benefit from training throughout your professional career.
The RSA and a working group consisting of people from the bus and road haulage industries have developed the training. The training headings are listed in the EU Directive. The RSA have approved the training course and the training centres that will deliver the training. Please see appendix 2 for the periodic training syllabus titles.