HGV Driver CPC Training Online
Live, instructor-led HGV Driver CPC Training for professional drivers across the UK, with flexible online CPC courses designed around real driving schedules.
What Is HGV Driver CPC Training?
HGV Driver CPC Training is periodic professional training for lorry drivers who need to maintain their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence. For most professional HGV drivers, that means completing 35 hours of periodic CPC training every five years.
VCS delivers live, instructor-led HGV CPC courses online, helping drivers complete their required training without travelling to a classroom and with training dates designed to fit around professional driving schedules.
Maintain Your Driver CPC
Complete the periodic training hours you need to keep your Driver CPC current and continue driving professionally.
Train From Anywhere
Join live online HGV CPC training with an instructor, making it easier to fit your training around work and driving commitments.
Choose Your CPC Training
Choose from available HGV CPC course modules covering relevant areas of professional driving, safety and compliance.
How Many Hours of CPC Training Do HGV Drivers Need?
Professional drivers who need to maintain Driver CPC must normally complete 35 hours of periodic training within each five-year period. The type of training you need also depends on whether you drive professionally in the UK only or in the UK and Europe.
Need to complete all 35 hours? Read about 35 Hours CPC Training.
What HGV CPC Training Do I Need?
The HGV Driver CPC training you need depends on where you drive professionally. Drivers working only in the UK have different training options from drivers who need to drive professionally in both the UK and Europe.
National Driver CPC
If you only drive professionally in the UK, you can complete National Driver CPC training or use a combination of National and International Driver CPC courses to reach your required 35 hours.
National Driver CPC also allows shorter approved training sessions, giving UK-only drivers more flexibility when planning their periodic training.
International Driver CPC
If you need to drive professionally in both the UK and Europe, your 35 hours must be completed using International Driver CPC training courses.
Completing National CPC training as part of your 35 hours means your resulting qualification will be for professional driving in the UK only.
Need help choosing your HGV CPC course? VCS can help you choose the appropriate training before you book.
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Can I Complete HGV CPC Training Online?
Yes. VCS provides live online HGV Driver CPC training, allowing professional drivers to join instructor-led CPC courses without travelling to a training centre.
Online training can make it much easier to complete your required CPC hours around shifts, nights away and other driving commitments. You still attend a scheduled live course with an instructor, but you can take part remotely from a suitable location.
Live instructor-led training
Flexible course dates throughout the year
Complete CPC hours without classroom travel
How Does Online HGV CPC Training Work?
From choosing your course to completing your CPC hours, HGV Driver CPC training with VCS is straightforward.
Choose Your Course
Choose the HGV CPC course or training module you need.
Pick a Date
Find an available training date that fits around your driving schedule.
Book Online
Secure your place online and receive the information you need to join.
Join Live
Attend your scheduled live online CPC training with your instructor.
Complete Training
Take part in the full session and complete the required training.
Build Your Hours
Build your periodic training hours towards maintaining your Driver CPC.
What Topics Are Covered in HGV CPC Training?
HGV CPC training covers subjects designed to support safer, more efficient and compliant professional driving. The exact topics depend on the course modules you choose, allowing you to build your periodic training from subjects relevant to your work as a professional HGV driver.
HGV Driver CPC course topics can include:
Can I Complete All 35 Hours of HGV CPC Training Online?
Yes. If the courses you choose are approved for remote delivery and meet the Driver CPC requirements that apply to you, your periodic HGV CPC training can be completed through live online courses.
VCS offers live, instructor-led online CPC training throughout the year, allowing professional HGV drivers to build their required training hours without repeatedly travelling to a classroom.
Choose training dates around shifts and work commitments.
Attend scheduled instructor-led CPC courses remotely.
Complete CPC hours over time using relevant course modules.
Plan your full periodic training requirement with VCS.
HGV Driver CPC Training Questions
Quick answers to common questions about HGV CPC training, periodic training hours and completing your Driver CPC online.
How many hours of CPC training do HGV drivers need?
Professional HGV drivers who need to maintain Driver CPC will normally need to complete 35 hours of periodic training within each five-year period. The training you need depends on where you drive professionally and the Driver CPC rules that apply to you.
How much does HGV CPC training cost?
HGV CPC training prices depend on the course or training option you choose. VCS offers a range of CPC training options for professional drivers. View HGV CPC training prices for current course costs and options.
Can I complete HGV Driver CPC training online?
Yes. VCS provides live, instructor-led HGV CPC training online. You attend a scheduled course remotely and take part in the live training without needing to travel to a classroom.
Can I complete all 35 hours of CPC training online?
Yes. Your periodic training can be completed through suitable approved online Driver CPC courses. VCS offers live online training throughout the year, allowing you to build your required CPC hours around work and driving commitments. Learn more about 35 Hours CPC Training.
How do I check how many Driver CPC hours I have completed?
You can check how many periodic Driver CPC training hours you have completed and when your current five-year period ends online. Check your Driver CPC hours for more information and access to the official checking service.
What happens if I do not complete my Driver CPC hours in time?
If Driver CPC is required for the professional driving you do, you must have the appropriate qualification before driving professionally. If your Driver CPC has expired, the training required before returning to professional driving will depend on your circumstances and how long it has been expired.
What topics are covered in HGV CPC courses?
HGV CPC course modules can cover topics including road safety, drivers' hours and tachographs, driver wellbeing, fuel-efficient driving and professional driver compliance. View the CPC course modules.
What is the difference between National and International Driver CPC?
National Driver CPC is intended for professional driving in the UK. If you need to drive professionally in both the UK and Europe, you will need to meet the International Driver CPC training requirements. The correct training route therefore depends on where you need to drive professionally.
How do I book an HGV CPC course with VCS?
Choose the CPC training you need, select an available date and book your place online. VCS offers flexible live online HGV CPC courses throughout the year, helping professional drivers fit periodic training around their working schedules. View available CPC training dates.
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