Driver CPC

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence

(Driver CPC)

CRH is approved by JAUPT as a nationwide Training Centre
for the delivery of Driver CPC Periodic Training for both PCV and
LGV drivers, regardless of make and model of vehicle used.

Both new and existing drivers must complete a
total of 35 hours Periodic Training within the 5 years.
For new driver this is from the date they passed their
practical driving test, of older drivers with 'Grandfather rights'
10th September 2013 for PCV, 10th September 2014 LGV. 
This means on average each driver must undertake an
approved training course of 7 hours (one day) each year.

As a leading Driver CPC provider throughout the UK,
we continue to provide customers with a choice of periodic
training. As the Birmingham and Midlands Associate Trainer,
we are proud to provide specialist training under the Mercedes
Benz banner. Mercedes have developed high quality, value
for money courses that guarantee to deliver high quality
and rewarding results.

Continuing our professional relationships CRH also provide
CPC training to Renault Trucks UK customers, and are able to
provide bespoke courses to any company if required.All training
delivered by CRH is applicable regardless of the make and
model of vehicle(s) operated or drivers.

Mercedes Benz Approved Courses: 

The Truck Technology Course
A review of vehicle technology looking at modern
engines, transmissions, brakes and controls.

Load Securing Course
This course covers specific loading requirements
including safe lifting, load distribution, securing methods
and legal penalties. 

The Drivers Day Legal & Social Legislation Course
This course provides reminders on the mass of legislation
surrounding the operation of goods vehicles both current and future. 

The Driving Safety Practical Course
Designed to make you more fully aware of
the capabilities of your vehicle, this course looks
at how to avoid dangerous situations and how to
cope if one arises. 

The Economic Driving Course
This course covers use of momentum, economical braking,
intelligent use of torque and how anticipation and reaction
times can be improved. 

The Driving Safety Classroom Course
Classroom based version of ‘The Driving Safety
Practical Course’ 

The Professional Driver Course
The aim to provide advice on how to drive responsibly
in a working environment to improve the safety of yourself,
colleagues and customers 

The Eco Driving Experience Course
Aimed at less fuel consumption, less wear and tear
on the vehicle and less strain on you. The theory is then
put into practice behind the wheel


CRH Courses

Driver CPC Modular 3 Courses – Pick two of the
following modules to make up your 7 hours

Digitac Operation and Procedures
This course will assist drivers to understand how to use a number of industry standard Digitac devices ensuring legal compliance

Safe Vehicle Loading and Unloading
This course will assist drivers in determining load security, H+S procedures, practical and legal awareness and compliance

Customer Care LGV/PCV
This course will give drivers an awareness of
common customer relations issues via a
knowledge of internal/external customer types.

Drivers Hours LGV/PCV
This course is designed to explain the legal 
compliance responsibilities relating to driving
operations and record keeping. Working time
Directive and periods of availability

Eco Driving
This course consists of vehicle design and technology utilising various driving styles and techniques to ensure safe and fuel efficient operation

Health and Safety in Transport
This course will explain drivers and operator's responsibilities, weight distribution, overloading,
overweight vehicles and traffic regulations including speed limits, parking and legal compliance

Highway Code and Legislation
This course topics include Road Traffic Regulations, Operators Licensing, Driver Licensing, Construction and regulations.

Pre-Operational Vehicle Checks
This course will inform drivers about daily vehicle checks, maintenance schedules and penalties as well as legal responsibilities, Legislation and identification of defects

Personal Wellbeing
This course covers Health + Safety requirements, risk assessment and acceptable working practise including duty of care

Manual Handling
This course offers an awareness of a variety of techniques, risk assessment, H+S and duty of care

Please note that for the Driver CPC Modular 3 course
both sessions must be completed within 24 hours 

7 Hour courses

Out in 3 
For minibus and PCV drivers, Out in 3 is a highly interactive 
training program with an opportunity to put theory into practice, 
Focusing on passenger awareness and evacuation

SAFED
Consists of assessment and training, intended to improve
the safe and fuel efficient driving skills of drivers  

Optifuel Renault Trucks UK
The purpose of Optifuel is to teach rational driving so that drivers
can make the most of technological advances incorporated on the
new Renault Truck ranges

The impressive Mercedes Benz Actros seen on our Homepage is our dedicated CPC Training vehicle. This is the best training vehicle in the country capable of seating 7 people. To book this vehicle for your CPC please call CRH on 0845 459 8003.

CRH can provide Driver CPC training nationwide.
For weekly of group rates please contact head office.

If there is a course which you would like to do that is not listed above,
please contact us and we will be pleased to discuss your requirements.

If you require further details along with Driver CPC course dates and training costs, please call CRH on 0845 459 8003.

Available Course Dates 2012

CRH Transport Training | The Priory, London Road, Canwell, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. B75 5SH

info@crhtraining.co.uk