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Driver Certificate of Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Professional Competence (CPC) (CPC)
Brian Morrison Brian Morrison Chief Driving Examiner Chief Driving Examiner
SLIDE 2 Introduced across European Union
- Drivers must hold a Driver CPC in addition to their
vocational driving licence
- Drivers must complete periodic training
- Drivers must be able to evidence they hold Driver
CPC Those affected
- New PCV and LGV drivers post Sept 2008/09 who
wish to drive professionally, including categories C1 and D1
- Existing drivers will be deemed to hold Driver CPC
by acquired rights
BACKGROUND TO DRI VER CPC
SLIDE 3 BENEFI TS BENEFI TS
Improved road safety
- Better skilled bus, coach and lorry drivers
Better skilled bus, coach and lorry drivers
- More economic and environmentally aware
More economic and environmentally aware
- Improvement in the professional image of the
Improvement in the professional image of the industries industries
- Younger people attracted by the modern nature of the
Younger people attracted by the modern nature of the profession profession
- Savings for the industries
Savings for the industries
SLIDE 4 THOSE AFFECTED THOSE AFFECTED
- New lorry, bus and coach drivers
New lorry, bus and coach drivers
- Existing lorry, bus and coach drivers
Existing lorry, bus and coach drivers This also includes C1 licence holders and those This also includes C1 licence holders and those who gained C1 by virtue of passing Category B pre who gained C1 by virtue of passing Category B pre 1997 1997
- Not everyone will need a Driver CPC
Not everyone will need a Driver CPC
SLIDE 5 WHAT WE ARE DOI NG WHAT WE ARE DOI NG
- Providing an initial qualification for new drivers
Providing an initial qualification for new drivers
- Making arrangements for compulsory periodic training
Making arrangements for compulsory periodic training for all professional drivers for all professional drivers
- Providing evidence that a driver holds a Driver CPC
Providing evidence that a driver holds a Driver CPC
- Providing for effective enforcement measures
Providing for effective enforcement measures
SLIDE 6 The Full Driver CPC The Full Driver CPC path path
Module 1 Theory Test (in 2 parts 1a/1b) & Module 1 Theory Test (in 2 parts 1a/1b) & Hazard Perception Test (100 Questions Hazard Perception Test (100 Questions – – 19 19 Hazard Clips) Hazard Clips) Module 2 Case Studies (New Test) Module 2 Case Studies (New Test) Module 3 Practical Test (minimum one hour Module 3 Practical Test (minimum one hour
- n road for all rigid vehicles and an
- n road for all rigid vehicles and an
assessment of eco assessment of eco-
safe driving technique) Module 4 CPC Practical Test (New Test) Module 4 CPC Practical Test (New Test) Vehicle Vehicle Safety Demo Safety Demo
SLIDE 7 A MODULAR APPROACH A MODULAR APPROACH
Modules Modules 1a & 1b 1a & 1b Theory Theory Test Test Module 2 Module 2 3 Case 3 Case Studies Studies Module 3 Module 3 Practical Practical Test Test Module 4 Module 4 CPC CPC Practical Practical Test Test Licence Licence acquisition acquisition
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Upgrade to Upgrade to CPC CPC
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Full CPC & Full CPC & licence licence acquisition acquisition
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SLIDE 8 DRI VI NG TEST FOR DRI VI NG TEST FOR VOCATI ONAL DRI VERS VOCATI ONAL DRI VERS
Four hours Theory
Two hours Practical
- Additional three hours testing
Additional three hours testing
Split into five parts
- Transitional arrangements
Transitional arrangements
SLIDE 9 THEORY TESTI NG THEORY TESTI NG
Two parts (Modules 1 and 2) Two parts (Modules 1 and 2) – – 4 hours 4 hours – – Module 1a Module 1a
- 100 multiple choice questions
100 multiple choice questions – – Module 1b Module 1b
- 19 hazard perception clips
19 hazard perception clips
Time allowed 2.5 hours – – Module 2 Module 2
At least 3 case studies
Time allowed 1.5 hours
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Sample Theory Test Questions Sample Theory Test Questions
Which of the following safety checks is Which of the following safety checks is in the correct order? in the correct order? Breathing, Circulation, Airways Breathing, Circulation, Airways Airways, Breathing, Circulation Airways, Breathing, Circulation Circulation, Breathing, Airways Circulation, Breathing, Airways Breathing, Airways, Circulation Breathing, Airways, Circulation
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Sample Theory Test Questions Sample Theory Test Questions
Mark three answers Mark three answers At an accident someone is unconscious. At an accident someone is unconscious. Your main priorities should be to Your main priorities should be to Stop any heavy bleeding Stop any heavy bleeding Take the names of the witnesses Take the names of the witnesses Check the airway is clear Check the airway is clear Make sure they are breathing Make sure they are breathing Sweep up broken glass Sweep up broken glass Count the number of vehicles involved Count the number of vehicles involved
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Sample Theory Test Questions Sample Theory Test Questions
Mark two answers Mark two answers There has been an accident. The Driver is There has been an accident. The Driver is suffering from shock. You should suffering from shock. You should Give them a drink of water Give them a drink of water Reassure them Reassure them Not leave them alone Not leave them alone Offer them a cigarette Offer them a cigarette Ask who caused the accident Ask who caused the accident
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Sample Theory Test Questions Sample Theory Test Questions
Mark two answers Mark two answers When driving, on which TWO occasions When driving, on which TWO occasions would you be most likely to experience would you be most likely to experience weight transfer? weight transfer? Reversing Reversing Braking Braking Overtaking Overtaking Unloading Unloading Cornering Cornering Loading Loading
SLIDE 14 Sample Theory Test Questions Sample Theory Test Questions
Mark one answers Mark one answers You are about to move off from the side of a You are about to move off from the side of a
- road. You should always
- road. You should always
Extend your right arm as far as you can out of Extend your right arm as far as you can out of the window the window Use the offside mirror and move away quickly Use the offside mirror and move away quickly Signal right with indicator and arm together Signal right with indicator and arm together Use your mirrors and look behind Use your mirrors and look behind
SLIDE 15 CASE STUDI ES CASE STUDI ES
- Module 2 of the initial qualification
Module 2 of the initial qualification
- New type of test set at NVQ level 2
New type of test set at NVQ level 2
- Series of scenarios and questions
Series of scenarios and questions
7 case studies per test
- Between 6 and 8 questions relating to each scenario
Between 6 and 8 questions relating to each scenario
- Photographs, diagrams, drawings, graphs, audio clips
Photographs, diagrams, drawings, graphs, audio clips etc. etc.
Answers – – multiple choice, multiple response, hotspot, multiple choice, multiple response, hotspot, free text and others free text and others
SLIDE 16 CASE STUDY The loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, was reversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle. The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did not take enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours.
Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00
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Which of the following could be checked to see if Martin had violated the driving hours rules? Select TWO of the options below. Tachograph Chart Operators Licence Road Transport Act Speed Limiter Device Digital Tachograph Card Vehicle Tracking System
SLIDE 17 CASE STUDY The loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, was reversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle. The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did not take enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours.
Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00
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What procedures could have been adopted to avoid the incident? Select the BEST option below. Lean out of the cab window to assist view Ask a colleague to help Rely on the use of mirrors Shout a warning before reversing
SLIDE 18 CASE STUDY The loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, was reversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle. The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did not take enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours.
Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00
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Make sure you have your headphones on then press the Play button. The Play button is the first button in the grey box to the right.
The following is an argument between Martin and Bill.
Bill - "Look what you've done you've hit my truck. I reckon you were asleep or drunk." Martin - "I haven't done anything wrong, I haven't exceeded my hours and I don't drink. In fact, the only thing I've had all day is flu medicine."
Which of the following is a well known side-effect of the substance Martin took? Thirst Drowsiness Ringing in the ears Tunnel Vision
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CASE STUDY Tomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive. Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is – 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise. When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit.
In addition to a balanced diet what would assist Tomas being fit to drive? Select TWO of the options below
- A. drinking plenty of caffeine drinks
- B. drinking plenty of sugary drinks
- C. eating snacks during a journey
- D. having sufficient rest between
shifts
- E. taking plenty of physical exercise
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CASE STUDY Tomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive. Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is – 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise. When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit.
Tomas is aware that the main cause of road accidents involves Select the BEST option below.
- A. human error
- B. mechanical failure
- C. poor weather conditions
- D. passengers waiting to board
SLIDE 21 Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00
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CASE STUDY Tomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive. Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is – 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise. When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit.
Due to the road conditions; Tomas must pay particular attention when he is Select the BEST option below
- A. applying the foot brake.
- B. changing gear.
- C. collecting passengers.
- D. applying the handbrake.
SLIDE 22 PRACTI CAL TEST PRACTI CAL TEST
Two parts (Modules 3 and 4) Two parts (Modules 3 and 4) – – 2 hours 2 hours
– – Module 3 (1.5 hours) Module 3 (1.5 hours)
– – Practical driving test Practical driving test
- Includes eco safe driving assessment
Includes eco safe driving assessment
- Additional 10 minutes drive for rigid categories
Additional 10 minutes drive for rigid categories
– – Module 4 (0.5 hours) Module 4 (0.5 hours)
- Practical off road demonstration of professional knowledge
Practical off road demonstration of professional knowledge (balance of syllabus) (balance of syllabus)
SLIDE 23 PRACTI CAL DEMONSTRATI ON OF PRACTI CAL DEMONSTRATI ON OF PROFESSI ONAL KNOWLEDGE PROFESSI ONAL KNOWLEDGE (Module 4) (Module 4)
Separate 30 minute ‘ ‘stand alone stand alone’ ’ test test
- Explanation and demonstration
Explanation and demonstration – – emphasis on emphasis on demonstration demonstration
- Using vehicle/static testing equipment
Using vehicle/static testing equipment
Developed with industry
- Will meet current/future industry needs
Will meet current/future industry needs
- Content is understood and accessible for all drivers
Content is understood and accessible for all drivers regardless of learning ability regardless of learning ability
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There are five topic areas covered in the Module 4 test..
CPC Module 4 practical Test CPC Module 4 practical Test
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Ability to Ability to load the load the vehicle vehicle with due with due regard for regard for safety rules safety rules and proper and proper vehicle use vehicle use
SLIDE 26 Security Security
vehicle vehicle and its and its contents contents
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Ability to Ability to prevent prevent criminality criminality and and trafficking trafficking in illegal in illegal immigrants immigrants
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Ability to Ability to prevent prevent criminality criminality and and trafficking trafficking in illegal in illegal immigrants immigrants This man was found trying to This man was found trying to cross borders hidden in the engine cross borders hidden in the engine compartment of a vehicle compartment of a vehicle…… …….and .and
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Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants
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Ability to Ability to assess assess emergency emergency situations.. situations.. entering entering the the cab cab
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Ability to assess emergency situations.. exiting the cab
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Ability to Ability to prevent prevent physical physical risk risk
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Ability to prevent physical risk
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Ability to prevent physical risk
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Module 4 Test.. Emphasis on demonstration
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The Load The Load Securing Securing Demonstration Demonstration Trolley (LSDT) Trolley (LSDT)
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LSDT Restraining LSDT Restraining Devices Devices
SLIDE 38 INITIAL QUALIFICATION & NVT INITIAL QUALIFICATION & NVT
- National Vocational Training must be vocationally relevant
National Vocational Training must be vocationally relevant and last least 6 months and last least 6 months
- Exemption from Driver CPC will last for 12 months only and
can only be used once
- NVT participation will have to be formally evidenced
NVT participation will have to be formally evidenced
- Driver can drive professionally in UK without CPC for up to
Driver can drive professionally in UK without CPC for up to the 1 year period, the 1 year period,
- Modules 2 and 4 have to be passed in that time
Modules 2 and 4 have to be passed in that time
- Documentation issued to cover the driver for the period of the
Documentation issued to cover the driver for the period of the concession concession
SLIDE 39 PERI ODI C TRAI NI NG PERI ODI C TRAI NI NG
Five-
year cycle
35 hours approved approved training in each cycle training in each cycle
- Blocks of not less than seven hours
Blocks of not less than seven hours
Enhance basic knowledge
- Flexible training to suit individual driver
Flexible training to suit individual driver’ ’s s requirements and benefit the employer requirements and benefit the employer
NO TEST REQUIRED
SLIDE 40 ARRANGEMENTS I N THE ARRANGEMENTS I N THE UK UK
- Lead responsibility for approving periodic training
Lead responsibility for approving periodic training – – Sector Skills Councils Sector Skills Councils
Established a ‘ ‘Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training Training’ ’ (JAUPT) (JAUPT)
- DVA retains regulatory role
DVA retains regulatory role
- Training organisations & courses must be
Training organisations & courses must be approved approved
- Central record of approved centres and courses
Central record of approved centres and courses
- Flexibility in types of training to meet all learning
Flexibility in types of training to meet all learning styles styles
- Training industry need to be fully involved to
Training industry need to be fully involved to ensure sufficient approved training available ensure sufficient approved training available
SLIDE 41 THE APPROVED CENTRE THE APPROVED CENTRE’ ’S S ROLE ROLE
- Training Organisations/employers need to apply
Training Organisations/employers need to apply to JAUPT to have their to JAUPT to have their centres centres approved for approved for delivering periodic training delivering periodic training
- Training Organisations/employers need to apply
Training Organisations/employers need to apply to JAUPT to have their to JAUPT to have their courses courses approved for approved for periodic training periodic training
- JAUPT will have systems to record approved
JAUPT will have systems to record approved centres and approved courses centres and approved courses
- Approved centres responsible for keeping drivers
Approved centres responsible for keeping drivers’ ’ training records and updating a central database training records and updating a central database
SLIDE 42 EVI DENCI NG PERI ODI C EVI DENCI NG PERI ODI C TRAI NI NG TRAI NI NG
The Driver The Driver’ ’s personal record s personal record – –
Driver CPC Management System developed and
held by DSA/DVA
- Will record a driver’s progress towards 35 hours
- Removes burden of keeping records from driver
- Developed at request of industry stakeholders
Trainers to register training completed by drivers
- Driver Qualification Card
Driver Qualification Card – – automatically issued to photocard automatically issued to photocard licence holders when 35 hours completed licence holders when 35 hours completed
- Manual application process for paper licence holders
Manual application process for paper licence holders
SLIDE 43 ACQUI RED RI GHTS ACQUI RED RI GHTS
- All drivers who hold C or D licences at the
All drivers who hold C or D licences at the implementation date are considered to hold implementation date are considered to hold Driver CPC for the next five years until: Driver CPC for the next five years until: PCV PCV – – September 2013 September 2013 LGV LGV – – September 2014 September 2014
- But they will have to undertake:
But they will have to undertake:
35 hours 35 hours’ ’ periodic training during that period to periodic training during that period to drive professionally beyond that date drive professionally beyond that date
SLIDE 44 ENFORCEMENT ENFORCEMENT
- Mandatory carriage of evidence of Driver CPC for
Mandatory carriage of evidence of Driver CPC for all drivers all drivers – – UK & other Nationals UK & other Nationals
Offences:
– – Driving without holding a valid Driver CPC Driving without holding a valid Driver CPC – – Cause or permitting Cause or permitting – – Not carrying Driver CPC evidence in the vehicle in which Not carrying Driver CPC evidence in the vehicle in which they are driving they are driving – – Forging or altering evidence of Driver CPC Forging or altering evidence of Driver CPC – – Lending with intent to deceive Lending with intent to deceive – – Resembling documentation with intent to deceive Resembling documentation with intent to deceive
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Drivers will be issued with a Driver Qualification Card upon completion of initial qualification to evidence they hold Driver CPC Acquired rights drivers will be issued with a DQC when they complete periodic training DQC will be similar to the photo card driving licence Mandatory carriage of evidence of Driver CPC Fee for DQC included within cost of module 4 and periodic training
DRI VER QUALI FI CATI ON CARD
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Sample Drivers Qualification Card Sample Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) (DQC)
SLIDE 47 PENALTI ES PENALTI ES
Power to seize documents
- For Offences relating to the requirement to
For Offences relating to the requirement to carry evidence of CPC in vehicle: carry evidence of CPC in vehicle:
Fine up to Level 3 (up to Fine up to Level 3 (up to £ £1,000) 1,000)
- For Offences relating to forgery and false
For Offences relating to forgery and false statements: statements:
Fine of up to Level 5 (up to Fine of up to Level 5 (up to £ £5,000) 5,000) and/ or imprisonment and/ or imprisonment
SLIDE 48 EXEMPTI ONS EXEMPTI ONS
- Drivers of vehicles with authorised maximum
Drivers of vehicles with authorised maximum speed < 45 kph speed < 45 kph
- Armed Forces and Emergency Services
Armed Forces and Emergency Services
- Drivers who are road testing vehicles
Drivers who are road testing vehicles
- Drivers of vehicles used for driving lessons
Drivers of vehicles used for driving lessons
Incidental drivers
Seek legal advice
SLIDE 49 SUMMARY OF KEY DATES SUMMARY OF KEY DATES
10 SEPTEMBER 2008
– – Start of testing for Start of testing for learner
learner bus & coach drivers
bus & coach drivers – – Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for
existing existing bus & coach drivers
bus & coach drivers
10 SEPTEMBER 2009
– – Start of testing for Start of testing for learner
learner lorry drivers
lorry drivers – – Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for
existing existing lorry drivers
lorry drivers
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- 10 September 2008: initial qualification for
new bus and coach drivers
- 10 September 2009: initial qualification for
new lorry drivers
- 2008/2009: start of first cycle of
recertification by Periodic Training for new and existing bus and lorry drivers
Key dates Key dates
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Questions Questions “ “One who asks a question may One who asks a question may feel a fool for five minutes; one feel a fool for five minutes; one who does not ask a question who does not ask a question remains a fool forever remains a fool forever” ”. .
