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The Driver Certificate of Professional Competency training courses also know as the "Driver CPC training courses"
For all our public and private courses in Cork, Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny and Wexford or for more information about the Driver CPC courses please contact us, to book a CPC Course in Kilkenny call Brain Carroll 087 1200 980 or click on contact us and speak to the local Driver CPC training centre manager. You can also click on our course schedule page to find the next available date/venue and the address of our local training centres.
The Driver CPC course are mandatory under Irish legislation for all Bus/Coach drivers (since September 2008) and Truck drivers (since September 2009) in Ireland / Europe, according to the Professional Drivers Qualifier Act (DIRECTIVE 2003/59/EC).
You will find all the relevant material and current information, documents related to the education and training of bus/coach and truck drivers on our the web site.
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The final
date for completion of periodic
training for a driver with
acquired rights (pre 10th
of September 2008 – D licence
holder; pre 10th of
September 2009 C licence
holder) is the 9th
of September 2010.
Any CPC course taken on the 10th
of September and subsequent to
this date will count towards new
training year 2010/11
80 Carysfort Avenue
Blackrock
Co. Dublin
Tel: 076 6020 645
Email: office @cdts.ie
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Professional with "the initial qualification" To become a driver and successfully gain the Driver CPC a new driver must pass the following; The CPC theory tests; The new Driver CPC theory tests are part of the new Driver CPC process, which is mandatory for all new professional drivers. Theory test part 1 - 100 multiple choice question (61 correct answers needed to pass) Theory test part 2 - 3 case studies are short scenarios that describe various situations a driver might face. There are 15 questions in each case study (45 in total). To pass, you must correctly answer 28 of the 45 questions - a minimum of 5 questions on each case study. The CPC practical driving tests; This test is conducted in the driving test centre and is usually taken directly after the driving test. A vehicle is required for this session. Practical driving test part 1 - 90 minutes driving test Practical driving test part 2 - 30 minutes practical test on the vehicle covering items like; safety, passenger comfort , legal matters relating to driving, vehicle loading and stability, ability to deal with an emergency, physical risks involved in driving |
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Professional with "Driver CPC periodic training" 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 (one Driver CPC Periodic training for 7hrs per year) Course content There are six training modules in total, each lasting seven hours, with additional reading material to cover specific areas. Module 1; Control of the vehicle and eco-driving techniques Module 2; Minimising risks and managing emergencies in the transport industry Module 3; Health and safety for the professional driver Module 4; Role of the professional driver in the transport industry Module 5; The professional bus driver Module 6; The professional truck driver |