Aims and Objectives
To ensure that existing drivers achieve 35 hours of periodic training, which will enable the candidate to achieve their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) and the right to drive professionally within the European Union.
Content and Course Design
Our courses consist of the coupling of two 3.5-hour modules, apart from the Anti-Terrorism (vehicle as a weapon) which is 7 hours in duration. This will enable the client to choose which modules are most relevant to their operation. Each Module can accommodate up to 20 candidates.
Anti-Terrorism (Vehicle used as a Weapon)
- Definition of Terrorism
- What we know so far
- The Treat to the Logistics Industry
- Vehicle bourne improvised explosive device
- Prepare and prevent
- Driver security, load and fuel theft prevention
- Threat from vehicle hijacking
- The future & current Anti-Terrorism operations
Bridge Strikes
- What is a Bridge Strike – explanation and statistics
- Height measuring
- Reporting bridge strikes
Caring for the Customer
- What is customer care
- Who is a customer?
- Who is responsible for Customer Care?
- What happens when we get it wrong?
- Procedures for arrival at customers premises
- The Fish Philosophy
Dealing with Incidents & Emergencies
- The Law
- Fire and fire prevention & accident reporting
- Emergency aid
- Incident procedure
Driver’s Hours and Working Time Directive
- Introduction to Drivers Hour Regulations
- EU Drivers hour
- The Road Transport (Working Time) Regulations 2005
- Domestic Regulations Transport Act 1968
- Powers of police and DVSA examiners
Eco Driving inc. Safe Loading of Vehicles
- Driving aids to fuel efficiency
- Driving Techniques
- Route planning to save fuel
- The law
- Retraining the load
- Types of vehicles & loads
- Restraint systems
- Vehicle plates & axle weights
- Vehicle weight & measurements
Introduction to Digital Tachograph
- Types of tachographs
- The vehicle unit
- The smart card
- Using the equipment
- The printout
- Interpreting the tachograph printout
- Download analysis
Physical and Mental Wellbeing of a Driver
- Health & wellbeing – the risks
- Eyesight & mobile phone use
- Driving distractions
- Effects of alcohol
- Company vehicle smoking ban
- Drugs & driving
- Fatigue (inc. falling asleep at the wheel)
- Mental health awareness
Pre-Use Inspection Checks & Defect Reporting
- The vehicle walk round clockwise
- Pre-inspection checks
- Security of the vehicle
- Vehicle construction & design
- Documents to be carried by driver
- Graduated fixed penalties
Securing Loads on LGV and Goods Vehicle
- The Law
- DfT Code of Practice
- Types of Vehicles & Loads
- Demonstration of using Various Load Restraints
- Vehicle Plates & Axle Weights
- Roadside Checks
- Vehicle Weights & Measurements
Think You Know the Highway Code?
- History of the Highway Code
- The wording of the Highway Code
- New and updated Highway Code changes
- Myth busters – most common misconceptions
Safe Use of Lorry Loader
7 Hour Module (This course forms one day of the ALLMI Lorry Loader Course and is only delivered in conjunction with this).
- Legislation
- HASAWA 1974
- MHSWR 199
- LOLER 1998
- PUWER 1998
- Road Traffic Act
- Work at Height (Amendment) Regs. 2007
- BS7121 The Safe Use of Cranes: Part 4 – Lorry Loaders
- BS EN 12999: Cranes – Loader Cranes
- Introduction to the Equipment
- Pre-operational Checks
- Lifting Attachments
- Siting the Loader
- Deployment of Stabiliser Legs (setting up)
- Preparing the Lorry Loader for Use
- Operating Lorry Loader
- Practical Session
Course Dates
Scheduled throughout the year at TTA Manchester & Burnley
Can be delivered at customer’s premises to suit requirements
Please contact our Course Information and Booking Team at your preferred location or email info@ttacademy.com for further details..
Alternatively, you can contact us through our contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Initial and Periodic Driver CPC?
Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) is essential for all professional drivers operating Large Goods Vehicles (LGVs) or Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCVs) in the UK. Introduced by the EU in 2008 for bus and coach drivers, and from 2009 for LGV drivers of vehicles over 3.5 tons, it aims to improve road safety, driver knowledge, and maintain high professional standards.
There are two types of Driver CPC training:
Initial Driver CPC:
This is for new LGV and PCV drivers and is part of the training to acquire your first LGV or PCV license. To achieve the Initial Qualification, you must complete:
- Module 2: Theoretical case study test.
- Module 4: Practical demonstration test.
Both tests must be passed to obtain your Driver Qualification Card (DQC), also known as the Driver CPC card. Once you have the DQC card, you are authorised to drive professionally.
Periodic Driver CPC:
All professional drivers must complete 35 hours of DCPC training every 5 years to maintain their qualifications. The 5-year cycle starts from the date shown on your DQC card. However, there are certain conditions that may affect the requirement to undertake Initial Driver CPC training:
- If you passed your UK car test before January 1997, you may have an LGV Category C1 entitlement through Acquired Rights (Grandfather Rights), meaning you don’t need to complete Initial CPC training.
- If you gained your first LGV vocational entitlement before 9th September 2009, you are not required to take the Initial CPC training but must still complete 35 hours of Periodic CPC training every 5 years.
To maintain your DQC card, you must complete the training as specified above.
Whilst attending my Periodic DCPC training does it count as work within the Working Time Directive?
The Drivers’ Hours legislation states that a rest period is a period during which Drivers may freely dispose of their time. It is therefore the compulsory or voluntary nature of DCPC training which determines whether or not it should be counted as working time.
Driver CPC training should be treated as working time if you are instructed to attend the training as part of your employment (whether you are paid or not). A manual entry is to be completed but cannot be entered as a full 7-hour block. Please speak to your Transport Manager for further clarification.
If, however, you organise your own training and attend that training during your rest period or day off, then it is counted as rest like any other voluntary activity.
How can I check how many DCPC hours I have completed?
To find out how many periodic training hours you have completed you will need to register your details online with the DVLA – https://www.gov.uk/check-your-driver-cpc-periodic-training-hours
Once you have registered your details a password will be sent by post to the address on your driving licence. You will then be able to see how many hours you have completed; check what courses you have attended and check when you’ll receive your next Driver Qualification Card (Driver CPC Card).
