Course Information

Since 10th September 2008 (Coaches / Minibus) and 10th September 2009 (HGV) all drivers whose main task is driving such vehicles professionally, must undertake periodic training each year to retain their CPC status. This involves attending one module (one day) each year for five years after which a driver CPC card will be issued by the Road Safety Authority (RSA). This training can only be delivered at RSA approved training centres and by RSA approved trainers. The attendance will be recorded by the training provider and uploaded to the RSA database.

Drivers who attained the relevant licence after the above dates must complete a driver CPC periodic training module within one year of their initial CPC qualification.

Initial Training

If you want to become a professional bus driver after the 10th Sept 2008 or a professional truck driver after the 10th Sept 2009 you will have to do an Initial Driver CPC examination.

The examination includes:

• Two hour multiple choice theory test
• Two hour case study theory test.
• 90 minute driving test
• 30 minute practical test

You can attend in RSA approved training centers to help you pass your Driver CPC examination.

Once you have completed and passed the four parts of the Driver CPC examination you can apply for a driving licence and Driver CPC card in that category.

Should you fail any part of the test you will have to re-sit that part of the test again.

Who should attend?

Drivers who wish to continue to drive HGV’s or Coaches professionally, this means that the driver is paid to drive or driving constitutes the main part of his employment.

Course Objectives:

The aim is to improve road safety and maintain high standards of driving.

Periodic Training:

Drivers must complete 5 modules, one per year, consisting of 7 hours each, over 5 years.

• Module 1 – Control of Vehicle and Eco Driving Techniques
• Module 2 – Minimising Risks and Managing Emergencies
• Module 3 – Health and Safety of the Professional Driver
• Module 4 – Role of the Professional Driver in the Transport Industry
• Module 5 – The Professional Truck Driver
• Module 6 – The Professional Bus Driver

Pre-Course Requirements:

A full licence for their vehicle category and PPS number.

Assessment/Certification:

Upon completing the 5 year periodic training, you’ll receive a CPC Driver Qualification Card from the RSA. This card will last for 5 years and in that 5 years you are expected to have all modules completed again so when your card expires you will be issued with a new card

To view your Driver CPC training records online, login or register at the Road Safety Authority