Cpc

[Dan Earp]

So guys, whos done this course or completed there 35hrs. ? Also whats it about ? Weve just beentold anyone that drives a 3.5t or above has to go on it and complete 35hrs by the 1st of jan. thats it????

 

Cheers

[tree monkey]

i thought it was 7.5t and over

[Daniël Bos]

DVLA/ Direct.Gov teaches us:

 

"You won't need Driver CPC if the vehicle you drive is used to carry material or equipment that you use for your job - but driving the vehicle can't be the main part of your job"

 

So you won't need one.

[Daniël Bos]

I believe weight does not matter at all btw, this is for professional drivers who carry good for reward.(?)

[Dan Earp]

Ah ok great and thanks for clearing it up, im only going on it since i drive a 3.5t plud the chipper?? Try and speak to the boss but know dont we'll end up doing it

[Treegeek]

I have just completed my 35hrs and had to get my card fairly easy my advice is do it now before the prices sky rocket.

Im not up on all the exact rules etc but if you drive for work then imo do it specialy if your got hgv ps those that don't do there cpc your entitlement will be limit to 5.5t ( I quote phill whitting cpc trainer for Mercedes UK from my course last week)

[Dan Earp]

I have just completed my 35hrs and had to get my card fairly easy my advice is do it now before the prices sky rocket.

Im not up on all the exact rules etc but if you drive for work then imo do it specialy if your got hgv ps those that don't do there cpc your entitlement will be limit to 5.5t ( I quote phill whitting cpc trainer for Mercedes UK from my course last week)

 

I dont have hgv etc just B, B+E, so i have to go tomorrow, and find out whenthey look at my liecense lol. Half a day it is lol

 

Cheers tree geek andothers

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

DVLA/ Direct.Gov teaches us:

 

"You won't need Driver CPC if the vehicle you drive is used to carry material or equipment that you use for your job - but driving the vehicle can't be the main part of your job"

 

So you won't need one.

 

The above, from 'Rover', sums it up quite nicely, namely:

 

Exemptions

 

Not everyone who drives a truck of over 3.5 tonnes gross weight has to have a Driver CPC - but most do.

The Driver CPC legislation does apply to part-time drivers, delivery drivers, full-time employees who do a bit of driving as holiday cover, agency drivers and the drivers of specialist vehicles such as skip and mixer wagons.

However there are some exemptions, including learner drivers and mechanics road-testing vehicles. The most significant exemption from the point of view of the construction industry is that of the tradesman. For example, a bricklayer or scaffolding erector who drives a truck loaded with tools and materials to a site and who then uses those materials in his own work, will not require the Driver’s CPC. But a driver who takes tools or material to a site and unloads them for others to use, but does not use them himself, will need a Driver CPC.

Contact your trade association or seek legal advice if you plan to take advantage of an exemption. The Driver CPC Exemption cards touted on the internet have no legal value.

 

 

Cheers all..

Paul