Our Driver CPC training is back!
We are delighted to restart Driver CPC courses again.
To book the course or for more information:
Phone: 046 907 4830 or 087 989 0101
Email: marinab@locallinklmf.ie
If you are not sure what module is required, please phone RSA on 096 25 015 or log in to the portal https://cpc.rsa.ie
*All dates are proposed* We have implemented protocols and will follow the most recent guidelines from NPHET. We are committed to ensuring the safety of all staff and trainees.
For your safety, we have implemented a procedure that must be adhered to in order to attend the CPC Training. This may be subject to change.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE BELOW PROCEDURES WHEN YOU MAKE A BOOKING
- On taking your booking we will request an email address from you. This can be your email or a family member if you are not familiar with emails.
- We have put new protocols in place for being in the premises, due to covid, and drivers will be met at the door and brought through procedures.
Please use the sanitizer units available throughout the building. - The amount of drivers able to attend has been reduced to allow for the current social distancing guidelines.
- Social distancing must always be strictly adhered to when on the premises and protocols must be followed.
- We will keep the day as normal as possible and provide sandwiches, water, tea and coffee but there are some things you may wish to do to reduce your risk, here are some suggestions.
- Bring your own bottled water for drinking.
- Please feel free to bring your own cup if you prefer.
- All items must be taken with you when you finish the course, eg pen, book, etc
We can all play our part – and we look forward to welcoming you back!
TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal is an approved and well-established Road Safety Authority Training Centre for Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.
TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal was awarded “The Driver CPC Organisation for 2016” as part of the “RSA Leading Lights” awards.
TFI Local Link Louth Meath Fingal – Meath Accessible Transport Project CLG – Driver CPC Training
To book a course contact us at
Unit 23, Mullaghboy Industrial Estate, Navan, Co. Meath.
Phone: 046-9074830 or 1800 303 707
Confirmation of course will be given depending on the numbers attending.
Course costs: €55
Lunch, tea and coffee included.
Free parking is available.
What is CPC?
Driver CPC is a Certificate in Professional Competence for professional bus and truck drivers. Its purpose is to set and maintain high standards of safety and driving among drivers of trucks and buses. Driver CPC is being introduced in Ireland because a European Union law, Directive 2003/59/EC, states that professional drivers must receive on-going periodic training.
When was Driver CPC introduced in Ireland?
¬ Bus and Coach: 10th September 2008
¬ Truck Drivers: 10th September 2009
Who will Driver CPC apply to?
Driver CPC is relevant to both new and existing drivers.
For existing drivers
Drivers, who have a full licence before the 10th of September 2008, (buses) and the 10th of September 2009, (trucks), will automatically be granted a Driver CPC without having to take more tests. In order to keep this Driver CPC, each driver must complete 35 hours of periodic training (seven hours per year) over the subsequent five year period.
For new drivers
Drivers, who have not achieved a full licence before 10th of September 2008 (buses) and 10th of September 2009, (trucks), will have to participate in the Driver CPC examination. The examination includes:
¬ 2 hour multiple choice theory test,
¬ 2 hour case study theory test,
¬ 90 minute driving test,
¬ 30 minute practical test
Once this is completed and passed the four parts of the Driver CPC examination, the driver can then apply for a driving license and Driver CPC card in that category. After this, the diver will have to do 35 hours of periodic training (seven hours per year) over the next five years to keep their Driver CPC.
Truck drivers must complete Module 5
Bus drivers must complete Module 6.
If you have both licences, then they should be done in the same year!
Apart from this exception, no two modules can be covered in the same year by a participant.
CPC Driver course Programme
Module 1 – Control of the Vehicle and Eco-Driving Techniques.
¬ Characteristics of the transmission system
¬ Effective use of safety controls in PSV`s and LGV`s
¬ Optimizing fuel consumption
Module 2 – Minimising Risks and Managing Emergencies in the Transport Industry
¬ Risks of the road and accidents at work
¬ Ability to assess emergency situations
Module 3 – Health and Safety of the Professional Driver
¬ The importance of physical and mental ability of professional drivers
¬ Preventing physical risks
Module 4 – Role of the Professional Driver in the Transport Industry
¬ Ability to adopt behaviour to help enhance the image of the profession
¬ Understanding the social environment of road transport and the rules governing it
Module 5 – The Professional Truck Driver
¬ Safely loading vehicles
¬ Preventing criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants
¬ Carriage of goods. C Licence.
¬ The economic environment of road haulage and the organization of the market.
Module 6 – The Professional Bus Driver
¬ Ensuring passenger comfort and safety
¬ Loading the vehicle
¬ Preventing criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants
¬ The regulations governing the carriage of passengers
¬ The economic environment of the carriage of passengers by road and the organization of the market
There are no examinations at the end of each module.
Course notes are given out for each module.
