Driver CPC card, responsibilities & enforcement
The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) will be evidenced by issuing drivers with a Driver Qualification Card (DQC), similar to the driving licence.
The card will be issued to new drivers automatically on successfully passing the initial qualification. Existing drivers (holding a GB photo card licence) will be automatically issued with the card on completion of the 35th hour of Periodic Training.
DSA will provide a central database to keep records of the training hours completed by each driver. It will be the responsibility of the training providers to enter records onto the database. Online access will be provided to drivers to enquire on their own training records.
There will be no charge for the card at point of issue. As the card will be sent to the address on your driving licence it is important that you keep your address details up to date with DVLA.
It will be mandatory for you to carry your card whilst driving and there will be penalties if you are found to be driving professionally without one. If your card is lost or stolen you must report it within 7 days & apply for a replacement card. You will be able to drive for up to 15 days without a card while a replacement is sent to you.
It will be offence for new drivers to work professionally without Driver CPC from 10th September 08 for bus and coach, unless they have acquired your PCV licence before 10th September 08.
Driver CPC Reference Guide
- What is the Driver CPC?
- Do I need a Driver CPC?
- What does the syllabus contain?
- What's an Initial Qualification?
- What's Periodic Training?
- Official DSA CPC study publications
- Officially approved Driver CPC training courses
- Driver CPC card, responsibilities & enforcement
