To quote an episode of The Simpsons: “It’s funny because it’s true!”
robroy:
I can maybe see why a first aid course could apply generally to a DCPC, but a FLT course? or was it for a kooiap/moffet truck mounted type?
You are lucky that in the UK either can count, as the EU legislation I think is quite specific in what the training should and must include.
Article 5.2.3 says that The programme of instruction (for initial and periodic training) must be iaw the approval and MUST cover the subjects in section 1.
Below is section 1.
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/EEC(1), i.e. the level reached during compulsory education, supplemented by professional training.
- Advanced training in rational driving based on safety regulations
All licences
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.
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.
1.3. Objective: ability to optimise fuel consumption:
optimisation of fuel consumption by applying know-how as regards points 1.1 and 1.2.
Licences C, C+E, C1, C1+E
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 packaging 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.
See here for the EU legislation.
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32003L0059
I have said it before and I will say it again, you just don’t know how lucky you are in the UK to have so many different and easy ways to get the DCPC, as opposed to in countries such as France.
Héraultais:
I have said it before and I will say it again, you just don’t know how lucky you are in the UK to have so many different and easy ways to get the DCPC, as opposed to in countries such as France.
Yes, and we are still getting drivers on here advocating to get the format changed, which more than likely would result in making it more difficult for them to obtain it. 
They would be better off either pressing for getting it abolished, however futile that would be… (but at least it would send out a clear message that we are all against it 
) or keep their gobs shut,…as it just looks like turkeys wishing for Christmas!