DK Training Services Instructors are approved to deliver the Driver CPC UK wide. As of September the 10th 2009 initial and periodic training will commence. The training can be carried out on your site or hotel venue seven days a week.

The Driver CPC is short for “Driver Certificate of Professional Competence” It has been introduced to the UK through EU Directive 2009/59. It is a new qualification that all lorry, coach and bus drivers will need if they wish to drive professionally for a living.

The Driver CPC qualification comes into effect from 10th September 2008 for all coach and bus drivers and 10th September 2009 for all lorry drivers. For lorry drivers, the Driver CPC qualification will affect all drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tonnes GVW. The Driver CPC has been introduced to improve the skills and knowledge of professional drivers. The directive has targeted certain areas for development, these include:

• Improve road safety
• Recognise, underpin and develop the knowledge and skills that are needed for a professional driver to undertake his/her duties.
• Keep drivers up to date with new legislation applicable to them (i.e. drivers' hours, digital tachos etc)
• Raise the profile and professionalism within the transport industry.

The DSA (Driving Standards Agency) is responsible for the implementation of the Driver CPC within the UK , and in turn DK Training Services is delivering Driver CPC courses to meet the syllabus and approval of the DSA.

The Driver CPC courses will be split into two course types. Initial and Periodic Training

It is not necessary to attend periodic training all in one go. Attendance can be as short as 7 hours or up to 35 hours.

For example a driver may wish to attend 7 hours every year, equating to 35 hours in total over 5 years. Or he may wish to attend 14 hours year one and 21 hours year five, again the option is available. Once drivers have attended an approved Driver CPC course with DK Training Services, his/her details are recorded on the DSA database.

As soon as the 35 hours have been completed your Driver CPC licence is sent to you by the DSA. Please note, while driving professionally it will be mandatory to have your Driver CPC licence in your possession at all times. Failure to produce at the roadside can result in a fine of up to £1,000.

DK Training Services will be delivering Driver CPC periodic training on a regular basis. It will be possible to reserve your place on any of the courses listed on our web site.