Not only does the legislation look after the skills of new drivers, but it also makes sure that more experienced drivers are routinely retrained to keep their skill-set fresh and up to date.

This has a positive impact on road safety and working conditions for drivers, makes Operators more accountable and responsible, and gives a broader and more involved edge to what is already a varied and rewarding career track. CPC Courses are required for almost every driver that holds a c1 licence.

There are different Certificates of Professional Competence (CPC) that you can take. The Initial CPC Qualification is included in your HGV licence training, with Periodic CPC Training required every 5 years after that. This affects anyone driving HGV vehicles for hire and reward (payment).

Do you need Driver CPC Training?

Our CPC Training Courses

If you are driving for personal use you will not have to complete the Initial CPC Qualification.

If you passed your car test before Jan 1997 and have ‘Grandfather’ rights for a C1 vehicle, you DON’T need to do this. If you passed your Category C1, C or C+E test before Sept 2009, you DON’T need to do this.

Everyone else MUST do this. If you are required to do the Initial Qualification and you FAIL to do it, you are DRIVING ILLEGALLY and can have your licence revoked / face fines or imprisonment.

To be completed after the Initial Qualification and is the drivers’ responsibility to ensure it’s done.

Consists of 35 Hours retraining every 5 years (7 hours per year). If you fail to complete your 35 hours at the end of the 5 year period, your licence will become INVALID until the hours are completed.

Following changes introduced in December 2024, maintaining your qualification now requires you to select one of two paths: National Driver CPC or International Driver CPC. This choice should be determined solely by where you plan to drive, both now and in the future.

Do you need CPC Training?

If you are unsure whether you require CPC then click 'I DO NOT HAVE CPC'

I have CPC

I do not have CPC

HGV What licence do you already have or intend to obtain? PCV

Yes Did you pass your car test before 1st January 1997? No

Yes Have you completed your Initial CPC Module 4? No

Yes Did you pass your LGV test before 9th September 2009? No

You must complete 35 hours of Periodic Training before you can drive professionally.

What’s included in the cost?

Dedicated course co-ordinator

You’ll always have someone to call if you need help

Access to 90+ training locations

We’ll find a vetted, high-quality school near you

Dedicated recruitment advisor

Assistance finding work when you need it

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Featured HGV Jobs

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Class 1 Driver Category C+E

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From £34,000

Full Time & Part Time Class 1 Drivers

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Up to £36,000 OTE

Full & Part Time Class 1 Drivers (Stores Delivery)

Hemel Hempstead
Up to £42,000 OTE

Cat C Multi-Drop Driver

Southampton
Competitive

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90+ training locations throughout the UK
Dedicated recruitment service
We ensure high pass rates with our unique Pass Protection service
4.5 average customer satisfaction
rating on Review Centre
RHA and FTA accredited with JAUPT approved CPC training

Online CPC Training

We now offer ONLINE CPC TRAINING, so you can complete your hours from home as well as in the classroom.

Not only does the legislation look after the skills of new drivers, but it also makes sure that more experienced drivers are routinely retrained to keep their skill-set fresh and up to date.

Our CPC Training Courses

Drivers CPC Initial Qualification

If you are driving for personal use you will not have to complete the Initial CPC Qualification.

Periodic CPC Training

To be completed after the Initial Qualification and is the drivers’ responsibility to ensure it’s done.

Do you need CPC Training?

What’s included in the cost?

Dedicated course co-ordinator

Access to 90+ training locations

Dedicated recruitment advisor

Featured HGV Jobs

Call FREE on 0808 168 5255 to apply for any of the below jobs

Class 1 Driver Category C+E

Full Time & Part Time Class 1 Drivers

Full & Part Time Class 1 Drivers (Stores Delivery)

Cat C Multi-Drop Driver

To discuss our full range of jobs, call our friendly team on 0808 168 5255

Why trust us with your HGV Driver training & Recruitment?

Call now on:
0808 168 5255

Get a quote

We now offer ONLINE CPC TRAINING, so you can complete your hours from home as well as in the classroom.

Not only does the legislation look after the skills of new drivers, but it also makes sure that more experienced drivers are routinely retrained to keep their skill-set fresh and up to date.

Our CPC Training Courses

If you are driving for personal use you will not have to complete the Initial CPC Qualification.

To be completed after the Initial Qualification and is the drivers’ responsibility to ensure it’s done.

To discuss our full range of jobs, call our friendly team on 0808 168 5255

Call now on: 0808 168 5255

Call now on:
0808 168 5255