Driver CPC training

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is a qualification for people who drive a bus, coach, or lorry as the main part of their job.

This qualification must be held in addition to a driving licence.

All drivers must complete an initial Driver CPC qualification before driving professionally. This involves:

• a theory test
• case studies
• a practical test
• vehicle safety demonstration

To keep this qualification, drivers must complete at least 35 hours of Driver CPC every 5 years on a continuous basis.

If you drive lorries and buses, you only have to complete one set of training.

If your Driver CPC has expired, you cannot legally drive a bus, coach, or lorry until you have completed your training. If you drive without the qualification, you could be fined up to £1000.

To help you get the training you need before your CPC expires, North Ayrshire Council Training Centre offers a variety of approved training courses taught by qualified instructors.

Courses last 7 hours and cover several disciplines, including:

• driving the law and you
• managing space in a commercial role
• health and safety when driving and operating a LGV

Modular Courses - choose any two modules from:

• urban and rural driving risks
• vulnerable users off the road
• drivers daily walk around checks
• fuel efficiency driving
• fitness to drive
• drivers' hours and tachographs

We are approved by the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT). All of your course data will be logged on the official JAUPT system.

To book, please email the Fleet Compliance Team.