Driver CPC-Periodic Training (DCPC)

DRIVER CPC-PERIODIC TRAINING (DCPC)

The Driver CPC is for professional LGV and PCV drivers throughout the UK. It has been developed in line with EU Directive 2003/59 and it is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of these drivers throughout their working life.

The legislation is split into two parts:

• The initial qualification - this must be achieved by new LGV and new PCV drivers as part of their vocational licence acquisition
• Periodic training - the ongoing development of vocational drivers that requires them to undertake a total of 35 hours approved training over a five-year period and every subsequent five years thereafter.

CILT is offering the following support for fleet operators, enabling them to be compliant with the DCPC Directive:

• In-company DCPC training
• Public DCPC training programmes
• Training needs analysis
• Programme approval support
• Train-the-trainer programme

IN-COMPANY DCPC COURSES

CILT offers the following programmes on an in-company training provision:

• Safe & Compliant Driver
• Drivers Adding Value
• Hands On The Wheel

Costs vary and are based on factors such as number of drivers in each group, the extent of training required and location of venue(s).

SAFE & COMPLIANT DRIVER

This seven-hour programme is designed to up-skill drivers and provide them with information relevant to their own safety and welfare and a sound knowledge base of the key compliance issues of:

• Operator licence awareness
• Drivers' hours and records, including working time regulations
• Vehicle defect reporting
• RTA procedure
• Manual handling
• Safe loading and safe working on vehicles
• Interpersonal skills

It is anticipated that both driver and the operator will benefit from the programme, with the driver having a full appreciation of the role and its requirements as a professional with regard to the operator's licence.

DRIVERS ADDING VALUE

This one-day course is aimed at LGV and PCV drivers and others who hold a relevant vocational licence or with entitlement on grandfather rights.The course ensures that drivers are aware of their role in maintaining their organisation's ‘O' Licence and is designed to safeguard the licence and reduce the risk of enforcement activity being aimed at both the individual and his or her organisation.

As a result of this training, drivers will be able to improve expected professional standards, demonstrate an improved professional approach, reduce their costs and improve their own and their organisation's corporate image and their own job security.

The course covers the following subjects:

• Overview of operator licensing
• Legal undertaking
• Driver's hours and records
• Roadworthiness
• Vehicle plating and testing
• Speed Limits
• Loading and overloading
• Driver licensing

PUBLIC DCPC COURSES

To facilitate a degree of flexibility on driver availability to fleet operators, CILT offers public DCPC programmes for the Safe and Compliant Driver and Drivers Adding Value courses at both our Bristol and Corby venues.The public programme provision may also offer a more cost-effective option for smaller fleet operators and CILT offers Saturday training dates to reduce impact on fleet operations.

Course Dates:

Corby	Bristol
12th January	13th February
23rd January	25th March
18th March	7th May
16th April	22nd June
12th June	29th July
15th July	29th September
18th September	6th November
22nd October
27th November

Fees:  £60 per driver plus up-load fees of £8.75 per driver

TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS

In order to enable operators to achieve maximum benefit from the cost of DCPC training, CILT offers detailed training needs analysis to identify best fit training programmes, thereby providing optimum return both financially and in terms of driver development.

CILT is also able to provide support for organisations wishing to undertake their own in-house training that requires programme and centre approval from Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT).

TRAIN THE TRAINER

CILT accredited Train the Trainer course comprises a two-day programme that covers in detail elements of training. It is designed to enable those wishing to carry out their own inhouse DCPC training.

The generic programme offers an excellent grounding for both experienced and novice trainers alike and has been compiled to meet the trainer competence requirements of the Directive. Support is also offered where required for programme and/or centre approval.

Subject areas covered include:

• Training needs analysis
• Compiling lesson plans
• Varying teaching techniques: didactic, explorative, investigative and research-based learning
• Evaluation of various teaching styles and methods
• Motivation
• Body language
• Assessment of effective learning
• Evaluation and assessment criteria

Who will benefit?

This course is aimed at transport supervisors, managers, lead drivers and trainers who intend to provide their own in-house DCPC training, although the programme can be applied to trainers of other subjects.

Public programmes are offered at Bristol and Corby, and the programme is also offered in-company.

Course Dates:

Corby	Bristol
13th - 14th January	20th - 21st January
16th - 17th March	23rd - 24th March
20th - 21st April	5th - 6th May
20th - 21st July	23rd - 24th June
27th - 28th September	26th - 27th July
19th - 20th October
4th - 5th November	5th - 6th October
15th - 16th December	2nd - 3rd November

Fees:  Member - £525   Non-member - £595