About DriverCPC-NorthEast.com
We offer: Driver CPC modules, periodic training, initial training, Bus Drivers CPC, Truck Drivers CPC in Dundalk Co.Louth.
All Bus and Truck Driver's should have 2 Modules completed by now.
€2000 fine for the driver, €5000 fine for the owner.
Courses now running on Saturdays.
Get Qualified. Stay Qualified.
Based in Dundalk, Driver CPC-Northeast feel they are ideally located to service the requirements of Louth, Meath, Cavan, Monaghan and North Dublin. The Trainers come from a variety of business backgrounds including Health and Safety, Driver Training and Mechanics. Their experience spans over two decades. Training Centres throughout the North East and Dublin. Such is their commitment to their businesses the tutors have augmented their knowledge by taking an NUI Maynooth Certificate in Training and Continuing Education. So take advantage of their knowledge and get yourself registered for the next DriverCPC module.
What is Driver CPC?
The Driver CPC is for HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) and LPSV (Large Public Service Vehicle) drivers who drive professionally throughout the Island of Ireland and Europe. The Driver CPC has been developed as a requirement of the EU Directive 2003/59, which is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of professional HGV and LPSV drivers throughout their working life.
There are two parts to the legislation:
- The Initial Qualification that must be achieved by new HGV and LPSV drivers along with their vocational licence to enable them to use their licence professionally.
- Periodic Training, which involves all existing professional drivers undertaking 35 hours refresher training over 5 years.
Existing Drivers
If you have a full licence for a truck or bus before the Driver CPC comes into force on the 10th September 2008 for buses and before 10th September 2009 for trucks, you will automatically get your Driver CPC licence without having to take the tests. This is called acquired rights and is based on your experience to date. In order to keep your Driver CPC licence up to date you must do 35 hours Driver CPC Training during each five year period. This requirement means that the Drivers MUST have 7 hours training per year.
New Drivers
If you want to become a professional bus driver after the 10th September 2008 or a professional truck driver after the 10th September 2009 you will have to do a Driver CPC examination. The examination includes:
- A two hour multiple choice theory test,
- A two hour case study theory test,
- A 90 minute driving test, and
- A 30 minute practical test.
