dsa.gov.uk/Documents/CPC/gui … aining.pdf
DRIVER CPC for C1 (even if got before 97), C1+E, C, C+E.
I’ve tried to extract the bits that I THINK are relevant to LGV drivers but I may have not got all the relevant info from the directive or I may have put in bits that are not necessary, so please point out anything you think should or should not be included - THANKS
Existing Drivers (LGV)
All professional LGV drivers who hold a full, valid category C, C1, C+E or C1+E licence at 10 September 2009 will need to complete the 35 hours of periodic training by the 10 September 2014, unless exempt (see 2.6). This also includes drivers who hold C1 entitlement by virtue of passing a car test pre 1997.
After this, they will need to undertake a further 35 hours of training in every subsequent five year period in order to retain their Driver CPC.
Who is affected by the requirements for Periodic Training ?
Exemptions
Drivers are not required to hold a Driver CPC if the vehicle they drive is:
- Not authorised to exceed 45 kph
- Being used by or under the instructions of the armed forces, the police or a fire
and rescue authority
- Undergoing road tests for technical development repair or for maintenance purposes
- Being used in a state of emergency or as part of a rescue mission
- Being used for driving lessons for either driving licence or Driver CPC purposes
- Not being used to carry passengers or goods for commercial purposes
- Carrying materials or equipment for the driver’s work, where driving is not the
driver’s principal activity
This list is not necessarily exhaustive and is intended only as a guide. It is recommended that in all cases where it is felt an exemption applies, drivers and operators seek independent legal advice.
ANNEX 2 - The Syllabus According to the Directive
List of Subjects
The knowledge to be taken into account by Member States when establishing the driver’s initial qualification and periodic training must include some of the subjects in this list. Trainee drivers must reach the level of knowledge and practical competence necessary
to drive in all safety vehicles of the relevant licence category.
The minimum level of knowledge may not be less than level 2 of the training-level structure provided for in Annex I to Decision 85/368/EEC11, i.e. the level reached during compulsory education, supplemented by professional training.
2.1.0 Advanced training in rational driving based on safety regulations
All licences
2.1.1 Objective: to know the characteristics of the transmission system in order to make the best possible use of it:
— curves relating to torque, power, and specific consumption of an engine, area of
optimum use of revolution counter, gearbox-ratio cover diagrams.
2.1.2 Objective: to know the technical characteristics and operation of the safety controls in order to control the vehicle, minimise wear and tear and prevent disfunctioning:
— specific features of hydraulic vacuum servobrake circuit, limits to the use of brakes
and retarder, combined use of brakes and retarder, making better use of speed
and gear ratio, making use of vehicle inertia, using ways of slowing down and
braking on downhill stretches, action in the event of failure.
2.1.3 Objective: ability to optimise fuel consumption:
— optimisation of fuel consumption by applying know-how as regards points 2.1 and 2.2
Licences C, C+E, C1, C1+E
2.1.4 Objective: ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper
vehicle use:
— forces affecting vehicles in motion, use of gearbox ratios according to vehicle
load and road profile, calculation of payload of vehicle or assembly, calculation
of total volume, load distribution, consequences of overloading the axle, vehicle
stability and centre of gravity, types of pack aging and pallets; main categories of
goods needing securing, clamping and securing techniques, use of securing straps,
checking of securing devices, use of handling equipment, placing and removal
of tarpaulins.
ANNEX 5 - GUIDANCE ON COURSE LAYOUT
Please note: Whilst the Directive does not stipulate the precise content of each course,
the matrix below suggests a method for completing the form for the guidance of
providers. It is meant to be illustrative and none of the timings / contents are prescriptive
in any way.Evaluation method Resources/Timings Content
15 minutes Welcome and Classroom Cross reference
introduction subject within syllabus
i.e. 1.1.1
30 minutes Explanation of the subject Listen and Whiteboard video
area and relevance to ask questions
the job
60 minutes Practical demonstration Use of equipment/
vehicle
120 minutes Interactive and practical Demonstration of practical Use of equipment/
activity Eg. In-cab driving/ practical competence or vehicle
manual handling completion of questionnaire
completion of questionnaire/
45 minutes Lunch
120 minutes New topic orc Listen and ask questions Use of equipment/
continued interactive activity practical demonstration vehicle
45 minutes Discussion and clarification Questions and
of course content answers on course content
15 minutes Course evaluation — what Complete course evaluation
have the drivers learnt
from the course?
15 minutes Did the drivers benefit from Complete feedback form
the training/what could have
been better/what was good?
Total Time = 7 Hours
Thanks to 26 years an lgv trainer who brought this to my attention in the Newbies forum