Driver CPC

Driver CPC is a Certificate in Professional Competence for professional bus and truck drivers in addition to your existing license.

Its purpose is to set and maintain high standards of safety and driving among drivers of trucks and buses.

Driver CPC was introduced in Ireland on the 10th Sept 2008 for Bus Drivers and came into effect on the 10th Sept 2009 for truck drivers. From these dates, professional drivers will need to take part in continuous training.
For someone that holds category D/C they will have to complete 42 hrs training in the five years. If you hold just one category license i.e D you will have to do 35 hrs training completed by Sept 2013 and if you hold just C/EC you will have to have your training completed by Sept 2014.

NEW DRIVER INITIAL CPC:

If you are a new driver you will have to undertake the Driver CPC theory and practical driving tests before getting a Driver CPC.

EXISTING DRIVER PERIODIC CPC:

If you already have a licence for a bus or truck (C/D license) you will automatically be entitled to a Driver CPC and will not have to take a test.

Driver CPC is not the same as a Transport Manager CPC.

Professional Bus and Coach drivers in Ireland must be the holder of a Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) from 10th September 2008 and truck drivers from the 10th September 2009.

There are two ways to qualify for the Driver CPC:

A person holding a valid full licence in the bus licence category on or before 9th September 2008 is automatically entitled to the CPC (acquired rights).A person who qualifies for a bus licence on or after 10th September 2008 must pass a CPC theory test and a CPC driving test, as well as the existing theory test and driving test.

A person holding a valid full licence in the truck licence category on or before 9th September 2009 is automatically entitled to the CPC (acquired rights). A person who qualifies for a truck licence on or after 10th September 2009 must pass a CPC theory test and a CPC driving test, as well as the existing theory test and driving test.

In both cases the person must then complete a training programme of 35 hours in the following five years in order to retain the CPC. This will consist of one day in each of the five years.

Training Centre Locations (approved by RSA):

Killian’s Lodge Hotel, Mullagh, Co. Cavan
Creggan Court Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
Central Hotel, Main St., Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Talbot Hotel, Carlow, Co. Carlow

Course Times: 08:30 – 16:30

Any of the above centres are available on request for groups of 10 or more.

For further information on course schedule please contact Laura 044 9345740 or Yvonne 086 7958001.