How much is CPC training?

Because there is no fixed price for CPC training, our CPC training prices will depend on your location and CPC needs. Easy As HGV has been offering CPC driver training since 2008, so we offer the best rates, which means you don’t need to shop around. Whether you need express CPC training or would rather train at an easier pace, we can offer you a course to suit you. We are available to chat through the options, so please call for an instant price.

Why do I have to do the Driver CPC?

Back in September 2009, the Government passed the Driver CPC legislation to ensure that all professional Drivers would be subject to the same ongoing requirement for retraining. Since then, the Driver CPC has been keeping HGV Drivers’ skills at the high level required by the role through ongoing ‘Periodic’ training on a range of subjects which are relevant to the life of a professional HGV Driver. Some Drivers are not affected by the Driver CPC legislation; these include people who drive for emergency services (e.g. ambulance driver), the military, people who drive in the course of other duties (e.g. scaffolders) and people using vehicles purely for personal use (e.g horsebox owners moving their own horses.) Safe to say, most people DO fall under these rules, so if you think you’re exempt for any reason you should seek advice before driving.

Passed your car test before January 1997?

Periodic Training This is the ongoing training you need to do as a professional HGV Driver. Every 5 years you’ve got to do 35 hours of this refresher training, or 7 hours per year. The training takes place in a classroom environment and covers lots of interesting, relevant subjects, for example Digital and Analogue Tachographs, Working Time Regulations, Safe Loading & Restraints, First Aid and Driver Health and Wellbeing. We offer a whole suite of courses nationwide, so wherever you live there will be one locally to you. You will know by which date you need to complete the 35 hour requirement because when you pass your Initial Qualification, you’ll get a Driver Qualification Card from DVSA which will tell you the expiry date, and prove that you are compliant with the Driver CPC rules. Experienced Drivers with Acquired Rights If you passed your car test before January 1997 and had until September 2014 to complete your 35 Hour Periodic Training requirement, but did not meet the deadline, you will need to undertake EITHER the Driver CPC Initial Qualification OR 35 hours training in order to re-activate your entitlements. Once you’ve done that, a new 5 year (35 hour) period will begin immediately.

Passed your car test after January 1997?

Driver CPC Initial Qualification These days, the Initial Qualification is part of the process of getting a HGV licence for anyone who will be using that license to work. Without passing the two modules that make up the Qualification (Module 2 and Module 4), you basically do not have a ‘permit to work.’ So, a quick guide to all this ‘Module’ business so you can see where the Initial Qualification fits into the bigger picture; Module 1 – This is the theory test you’ll do before you can begin practical training (Hazard Perception and Multiple Choice) Module 2 – A second theory test, made up of case studies, which checks your ability to use your knowledge. Module 3 – The practical test you’ll do for your HGV course. Module 4 – A half-hour long practical demonstration test at the test centre where you will need to show the Examiner that you understand all of the safety features of the vehicle, and what is required of you as a professional driver. Module 2 and Module 4 can be done after Module 1 & 3 have been completed. It’s important to note that the legislation does not affect you if you’re driving for personal use only, i.e. hiring a vehicle to move personal goods, or driving a horsebox.

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Initial CPC Training

The Driver CPC Initial Qualification is required for most professional HGV drivers. There are two sets of acquired rights that exempt certain drivers. You are NOT required to complete the Initial CPC Qualification if you: Passed your car test before 1 January 1997 and therefore hold automatic ‘grandfather’ C1 entitlement on your licence, or passed your Category C1, C or C+E practical test before 10 September 2009

All other professional HGV drivers are required to complete this qualification. Driving professionally without it means you are not legally permitted to drive for hire or reward, which can result in your licence being revoked or fines. If you are unsure whether an exemption applies to you, call our team on 0800 970 8447 and we will advise.

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What is the Driver CPC Initial Qualification Process?

The Driver CPC Initial Qualification is now a standard part of obtaining an HGV licence for professional use. Without completing the two CPC modules (Module 2 and Module 4), you do not have legal permission to drive an HGV for hire or reward.

The Initial Qualification sits within a four-module framework. Here is how each module fits together:

Module 1: The theory test completed before practical training begins, covering hazard perception and multiple choice questions
Module 2: A case study theory test that checks your ability to apply your knowledge to real-world driving scenarios
Module 3: The practical driving test for your HGV licence
Module 4: A 30-minute practical demonstration test at the test centre, where you show the examiner your understanding of vehicle safety checks and your responsibilities as a professional driver

The Initial Qualification is not required if you are using an HGV vehicle for personal purposes only, such as hiring a vehicle to move personal belongings or driving your own horsebox for non-commercial use.

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The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a legal qualification required by professional HGV drivers in the UK. It was introduced in September 2009 to ensure all commercial drivers maintain a consistent level of knowledge and skill throughout their career.

There are two parts to Driver CPC: the Initial Qualification, required by drivers who obtained their HGV licence after 10 September 2009, and the Periodic Training Requirement, which applies to all professional HGV drivers every five years.

Not sure which applies to you? Call our team on 0800 970 8447 and we will advise.

In September 2009, legislation was introduced requiring all professional HGV drivers to meet the same ongoing standard of knowledge and skill. The Driver CPC achieves this through Periodic Training – 35 hours of structured learning every five years covering subjects directly relevant to professional driving, such as tachograph use, working time regulations, safe loading and driver health.

Most professional HGV drivers are subject to these rules. However, some exemptions exist, including:

Drivers working for the emergency services
Military drivers
People who drive as an incidental part of another job, rather than as their primary role
People using HGV vehicles purely for personal use, such as horsebox owners transporting their own horses

If you think an exemption may apply to you, we recommend confirming this before driving professionally. Call our team on 0800 970 8447 and we will advise.

CPC training costs vary depending on your location, the type of training required and the number of hours needed. Easy As HGV provides CPC training through a network of 92+ approved centres nationwide, with competitive pricing and no hidden costs.

For a personalised quote, call our team on 0800 970 8447 or get an instant quote online.

Which qualification is relevant to me?

If you obtained your Category C1, C or C+E licence before 10 September 2009, you have acquired rights and are not required to complete the Driver CPC Initial Qualification.

However, acquired rights do not exempt you from Periodic Training.

You are still required to complete 35 hours of CPC Periodic Training every five years to continue driving professionally for hire or reward.

There is one additional acquired rights scenario: if you passed your car test before 1 January 1997, you will have automatic C1 entitlement on your licence. If you were driving a C1 vehicle professionally before September 2009, this also qualifies as acquired rights for CPC purposes.

To summarise:

Acquired rights means no Initial CPC Qualification required
Periodic Training (35 hours every five years) is still required
Your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) will confirm your status and expiry date

If you are unsure whether your licence qualifies for acquired rights, call our team on 0800 970 8447 and we will check for you.

Driver CPC Initial Qualification

The Driver CPC Initial Qualification is a standard part of obtaining an HGV licence for professional use. Without completing the two CPC modules (Module 2 and Module 4), you do not have legal permission to drive an HGV for hire or reward.

The Initial Qualification sits within a four-module framework:

Module 1: The theory test completed before practical training begins, covering hazard perception and multiple choice questions
Module 2: A case study theory test that checks your ability to apply your knowledge to real-world driving scenarios
Module 3: The practical driving test for your HGV licence
Module 4: A 30-minute practical demonstration test at the test centre, where you demonstrate your understanding of vehicle safety checks and your responsibilities as a professional driver

Modules 2 and 4 can be completed alongside or prior to Modules 1 and 3, giving you flexibility in how you structure your training.

These requirements do not apply if you are using an HGV vehicle for personal purposes only, such as hiring a vehicle to move personal belongings or driving your own horsebox for non-commercial use.

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