We listen to our customers to design insurance products that protect whats most important to them, backed up by outstanding service and support that reduces the stress of making a claim. Driver cpc courses in dublin, cork, limerick and galway ireland. Rsa pledges to double its number of apprentices by 2022. Driver cpc training qualifications for pcv psv and lgv. We have now entered the final year of cycle 2 of the driver cpc for many bus. To work as a professional goods vehicle driver you need a driver qualification card.
Cpc driver certificate of professional competence rsa. The minimum length of a training course that contributes to. To become a professional driver and successfully gain the driver cpc a new driver must. Driver cpc training for qualified drivers jcs transport. Our driver cpc training consists of a wide variety of subjects enabling each course to help meet the needs of operators and individual drivers. A positive approach to customer service, professional, punctual and. To become a driver and successfully gain the driver cpc a new driver must pass the following 4 modules.
A better and safer driver more environmentally aware and cost conscious physically healthier training is provided in rsaapproved training centres by approved trainer providers. Driver cpc was introduced in ireland on the 10th september 2008 for bus drivers, and the 10th september 2009 for truck drivers. Driver certificate of professional competence driver cpc came into effect on the 10th of september 2008 for bus drivers and the 10th of september 2009 for truck drivers. Bus, lorry and coach drivers are required to do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep your driver certificate of professional competence. To stay compliant and receive a new driver card from the rsa, all truck drivers must complete all five training modules before this date. Driver cpc will change the perception that to become a bus or truck driver you just need to pass a test. This video gives an introduction to driver cpc, the driver certificate in professional competence, which is required of all professional bus and truck drivers. Driving without a valid driver cpc fine of up to 2,000. Rsa provides awardwinning personal insurance productsincluding home, car, pet and travelto customers around the globe. Do you know where i stand in relation to driver cpc, i drive a 5,500 ton vehicle which belongs to a charity, i do not carry any goods for sale, i am on the road from april november visiting one or two towns a week, the vehicle has been specially designed information and assessment point where members are to come on if they wish, no fees are asked for or. With my cpc, drivers who have already started their driver cpc periodic refresher training, can now view their own cpc training record on line. There are 6 modules in driver cpc periodic training.
Mackin is a registered rsa training centre, and we are providing all five driver cpc certificate of professional competence training modules on the following dates. Minimising risks and managing emergencies in the transport. Cpc driver and transport manager courses in offaly, kerry, kilkenny, tipperary, roscommon, clare, laois, waterford and all other counties. Please provide the following details of the driver cpc training services you. Driver cpc transport training courses, rsa approved driver.
Swilly group offers training courses in all 6 of the driver cpc periodic training. We will answer that question in more detail as we progress through this guide, but for now it is enough to know that driver cpc is a set of standards applied to initial driver training and careerlong. Use of the locall number can impose additional costs on mobile phone users. The initial driver cpc qualification requires tests to be passed. To view your driver cpc training records, click on my cpc.
Changes proposed to driver cpc article posted friday 10th february 2017. The driver cpc certification is now a standard part of professional driving when that driving involves operating a lorry, bus, or coach. The regulations introduced the requirement for drivers to undertake periodic training with a view to improve road safety and the knowledge. There is no direct cost to the driver for these services. Hgv drivers from 10th september 2009 all commercial lgv drivers will need to complete 35 hours of training before 9th september 2014 if you attained your driver cpc card though grandfathers rights by just doing 35 hours of periodic training and not the initial qualification module 2 and 4 tests then you will need to renew your driver cpc card by completing 35 hours of periodic training. We would advise if you feel that you are exempt from the driver cpc that you contact the rsa yourself and that you get your exemption in writing plus also consult your solicitor and your insurance company of the same. The rsas target is for ireland to have one of the lowest casualty rates in europe. This module deals with characteristics of the transmission system, effective use of safety controls on busses and trucks and optimization of fuel consumption. You will then need to register using your driver number, email address and date of birth. Driver cpc training galway 091524689 advance drive.
About at aim2drive school of motoring we feel that it is not about us, on the contrary we feel that it is all about you. The rsa has developed the training modules to be used, with the assistance of a working group of representatives from both the bus and road haulage. Industry guide to driver cpc safe driving for life. There are six training modules in total, each lasting seven hours, with additional reading material to cover specific areas. The driver cpc qualification is now a standard part of professional driving when that driving involves operating a lorry, bus, or coach. I am delighted to provide a foreword to this guide to driver cpc. As shown in the chart below, insurance premiums historically contributed around 8. Attendance figures from the driving standards agency suggest that fewer drivers than expected have attended courses in the first two years.
Driver cpc requirements state that you must undertake 35 hours of periodic training every five years to keep your driver cpc licence and ensure your driver qualification card remains valid. Claims for poisoned pets spike by 85% at christmas, say more thn. You can go on training in rsa approved training centres to help you pass your. Motor insurance policy booklet rsa insurance group. Description driver cpc is the qualification that all hgv, bus and coach drivers need if they wish to drive professionally for a living. How key drivers impact insurance sales market realist. Driver cpc, thecertificate of professional competence for. Driver cpc frequently asked questions expert advice. Its purpose is to set and maintain high standards of safety and driving among drivers of trucks and buses. If you have already got a category d1 or d on your driving licence that allows you to drive for hire or reward then you will already have this qualification under grandfathers rights, however you will still need to do your periodic training if you have not yet passed your test for categories d1 or d then you will need to pass the 4 modules below to.
The modules can be taken in any order, in fact the current set up by the government allows you to take the same module five times. Not holding or carrying the card when at work will result in a fine. Certified to deliver the following modules module 2 minimising risks and managing emergencies in the transport industry. Rsa scandinavia announces new ceo for denmarkbased codan business. New 2020 cgi hazard perception test this is what all hazard perception tests are like. When viewed through the rsa website, mycpc shows which modules have been completed, the module status and the tutor who provided the. You would rightly expect to have a helpful, friendly and courteous instructor. If you do not hold a full bus or lorry licence and want to become a professional bus or lorry driver, you must complete the following four driver cpc initial qualification examinations. The driver certificate of professional competence driver cpc is a qualification for professional coach and bus drivers. An additional insurance coverage against personal accidents to the motor vehicle driver, the insured and the passengers excluded from the basic coverage in return for an additional premium. Modules 1 to 4 are common to both bus and truck driving licenses. In accordance with eu regulations, certain drivers must complete 35 hours of periodic driver cpc training every 5 years. It is a training and development protocol adopted by the european union to increase safety, professionalism, and standard of driving among professional as well as personal drivers.
Rsa products deliver capabilities for siem, multifactor authentication, identity and access assurance, integrated risk management, and fraud prevention. You are the one getting the driving lessons or preparing for your driving test. Driver cpc unit, moy valley business park, primrose hill, dublin road, ballina, co. Driver cpc refers to the drivers certificate of professional competence. The initial driver cpc qualification is for new hgv entrants whereas periodic driver cpc training is for existing hgv and pcv licence holders. Existing drivers must complete one day of driver cpc periodic training every year with an rsa approved driver cpc training provider such as swilly group. You must have a driver certificate of professional competence driver cpc before you can drive a large or mediumsized goods vehicle for a living. In order to keep your driver cpc acquired rights, you must do 35 hours of periodic training seven. Dublin relief driver driver recruitment agency relief. If you are a professional driver looking for full time, part time or occasional work, we can offer you opportunities and challenges thanks to our intimate contacts with many transport companies in ireland.
If you wish, you can attend training in rsaapproved training centres to help you prepare for your driver cpc examination. In the united states, gdp growth has been seen as a key driver for insurance sales growth. Gills driving school account for approx 20% drivers cpc training in ireland. The video will explain what examinations must be undertaken before you can receive your driver cpc licence, as well as the periodic training. For details of our latest courses or to discuss your training needs please contact our office on 0419821112.
The drivers certificate of professional competence cpc requires all drivers who wish to use their vocational driving licence professionally to complete 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years. You deserve to be given your driving lessons from a quality approved rsaadi approved driving instructor. If a driver has both a bus and truck driving license heshe will complete both modules 5 and 6. Changes proposed to driver cpc latest insurance news. Driver cpc information for rigid trucks and buses naasschoolofmotoring. Rather, it will be seen as a profession that requires ongoing training and skill development. The professional bus driver probd each module is oneday duration. When a driver completes a periodic training day with an rsa. Driver cpc was introduced across the eu from 10th september 2008 for professional bus drivers and 10th september 2009 for professional truck drivers. Cpc requirements driver cpc requirements cpc licence. The consideration that is payed or undertaken to be paid by the insured in return for insurance coverage. You must have driver cpc if you drive a lorry, bus or coach as the main part of your job. I had to call, email, beg the customer care hotline for help and yet on the second week, still no answer. If you want to pass your coach driving test category d, then the isms.
It is expected to use rsa approved training centres how deliver training to these individuals to assist them in passing the tests required to attain a driver cpc. For obvious reasons we do not recommend this it is your course and we want you to gain as much from your training as you can. Cpc driver certificate of professional competence rsa driving. Cpc the official rsa driver theory test driver theory test. Initial driver certificate of professional competence.
It is important at this point to say that we have no idea what the rsas budgetory spend on driver cpc is. The latest financial results from rsa insurance group. You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep your driver certificate of professional competence cpc to drive a lorry, bus or coach. How much driver cpc training costs is dependent on whether you require initial driver cpc training or periodic driver cpc training. Rsa insurance is the third party insurance that is covering my damages and never had this insurance company called or communicated to me for my car collision claim. Firstly, you must either have already undergone driver cpc periodic refresher training with an rsa approved cpc trainer, or recently passed your four driver cpc tests. The onus is on the driver to complete one module from the list above in each 12 month period.
The european commission is currently revising the driver cpc directive and have proposed a number of changes. Driver cpc training courses awarded by road safety authority. Their personal record shows which modules have been completed, how long until you need to complete your next module and which cpc training organisation has provided the training to you. This site offers details of how to optain certification as a driver cpc and or transport manageer cpc where this stands for the irish. It offers good practical advice on what holding the driver cpc means for drivers and for operators from now on five years on from first introduction. Courses held every saturday at most venues or if you are group we can. Traffic commissioners want driver cpc periodic training. Module 4 role of the professional driver in the transport industry, module 5 the professional truck driver. The logical way to organise your driver cpc courses is to complete a seven hour course every year for five years to accumulate 35 hours of approved training. Check if you need driver cpc to drive a lorry, bus or. It provides a clear and simple online record, showing your driver cpc. Dont include personal or financial information like your national insurance number or credit card details.
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