The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) is a qualification for professional bus, coach and truck drivers. It has been introduced across Europe with the aim of improving road safety and helping to maintain high standards of driving. Under European Union Directive, professional bus, coach and truck drivers need to hold a Driver CPC in addition to a vocational driving licence. Any drivers of Trucks over 3.5 tonnes and minibuses with 9 seats or more must obtain a Driver CPC.
As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span.
DATE | MODULE | VENUE | TIME |
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August 2023 | |||
Thursday 3rd | Mod 5 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0FA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Thursday 8th | Mod 2 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0FA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Saturday 12th | Mod 4 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0FA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Wednesday 16th | Mod 3 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0FA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Tuesday 22nd | Mod 5 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0FA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Saturday 26th | Mod 6 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0FA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Wednesday 30th | Mod 4 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0FA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
September 2023 | |||
Saturday 2nd | Mod 5 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0FA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Saturday 5th | Mod 2 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0fA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Thursday 7th | Mod 3 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0fA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Saturday 9th | Mod 1 | FTA Ireland, Cloghran, Dublin k67 A0fA | 8.30am-4.30pm |
Control of Vehicle and Eco Driving Techniques.
Minimising Risk and Managing Emergencies in the Transport industries.
Health and Safety of the Modern Driver.
The Role of the Professional Driver in the Transport Industries.
The Role of the Professional Truck Driver.
The Role of the Professional Bus driver.
Attendance for 7 hours with drivers completing assessments after each section.
1 day per module per year.
Maximum 16 per course.
Professional Driver Licence and PPSN number.
On completion of this course a receipt of attendance will be issued to all participants. All training records are uploaded to the Road safety Authority.