Driver CPC stands for Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. It is a professional qualification required by many people who drive lorries, buses or coaches as the main part of their job. Qualified drivers normally maintain their Driver CPC through periodic training.

You will usually need Driver CPC if driving a lorry, bus or coach is the main part of your job. There are exemptions for certain types of driving, so drivers who are unsure should check the current rules before booking training.

Your training provider must record your completed Driver CPC training. If your training is not showing on your record after five working days, contact the training centre that provided the course. Check your Driver CPC training hours.

You should normally complete a range of relevant Driver CPC training. The same course can only be repeated within a five-year training period when there is a valid reason, such as remedial training, maintaining another qualification or significant changes to regulations or best practice.

Yes, provided you have completed the required periodic training and your training provider has recorded it. Your new Driver CPC card is sent to the address held on your driving licence, so make sure your details are up to date.

Yes. Up to 12 hours of e-learning can count towards your 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC training. The rules and minimum course lengths differ between National and International Driver CPC, so make sure the training you choose is suitable for where you drive professionally. Learn more about online CPC training.

To maintain Driver CPC, you normally need to complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years. Learn more about 35 hours of CPC training and how you can complete your required hours.

You can check how many Driver CPC training hours you have completed, which courses you have attended and when you are due to receive your next Driver CPC card using the official online service. Check your Driver CPC hours.

To keep your Driver CPC, you normally need to complete the required 35 hours of periodic training before your five-year deadline. Once the required training has been recorded, your next Driver CPC card is issued automatically if your details are up to date.

Once you have completed the required periodic training, you should receive your new Driver CPC card automatically. Your training record can also show when you are due to receive your next card.

If you miss your Driver CPC training deadline, you cannot drive professionally until you meet the requirements to return to professional driving. The route you need depends on your circumstances. Learn about returning to professional driving.

Yes. Approved Driver CPC training can include online learning. The permitted format depends on whether you are completing National or International Driver CPC and the type of approved course. View online CPC training with VCS.

National Driver CPC is for drivers who want to drive professionally in the UK only. To maintain it, you can complete 35 hours of National Driver CPC training or use a combination of National and International Driver CPC training.

International Driver CPC is for professional drivers who need to drive in both the UK and Europe. To maintain International Driver CPC, your 35 hours must be completed using International Driver CPC training.

No. Your required Driver CPC training can be completed over your five-year training period. National Driver CPC courses can be as short as 3.5 hours, while International Driver CPC courses have different minimum course requirements.

No. Periodic Driver CPC training does not have a formal pass or fail examination. You must attend and complete the approved training for the required time for the hours to count.

Driver CPC courses can cover different areas of professional driving, including road safety, drivers' hours and tachographs, vehicle safety, driver wellbeing, fuel-efficient driving and professional compliance. See the Driver CPC course modules.

Driver CPC training prices vary depending on the course, training format and number of hours you need. Training providers set their own prices, so there is no single fixed Driver CPC training fee. View VCS Driver CPC training prices.

Driver CPC applies to professional lorry, bus and coach drivers, although the training most relevant to you can depend on the vehicles you drive and your work. VCS provides HGV Driver CPC training and PCV Driver CPC training.

No. Driver CPC has not been scrapped. The rules were changed to provide more flexibility for professional drivers, including the introduction of National and International Driver CPC training, but Driver CPC remains a requirement for drivers who need the qualification for their professional driving.

If your Driver CPC card is lost, stolen or damaged, you can apply to the DVSA for a replacement card. You can continue driving professionally while waiting for the replacement, provided you have applied and paid for it.

Your new Driver CPC card is normally sent automatically when you complete your required periodic training within 12 months of your current deadline. If you complete your training more than 12 months early, your new card will be sent closer to the expiry date of your current card. If you have not received your card within 20 days of the date you expected it, contact the DVSA.

VCS offers Driver CPC training throughout the year, including flexible online training options. View upcoming Driver CPC training dates and choose the course that suits your requirements.