Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

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1 Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Brian Morrison Chief Driving Examiner

2 BACKGROUND TO DRIVER CPC Introduced across European Union Drivers must hold a Driver CPC in addition to their vocational driving licence Drivers must complete periodic training Drivers must be able to evidence they hold Driver CPC Those affected New PCV and LGV drivers post Sept 2008/09 who wish to drive professionally, including categories C1 and D1 Existing drivers will be deemed to hold Driver CPC by acquired rights

3 BENEFITS Improved road safety Better skilled bus, coach and lorry drivers More economic and environmentally aware Improvement in the professional image of the industries Younger people attracted by the modern nature of the profession Savings for the industries

4 THOSE AFFECTED New lorry, bus and coach drivers Existing lorry, bus and coach drivers This also includes C1 licence holders and those who gained C1 by virtue of passing Category B pre 1997 Not everyone will need a Driver CPC

5 WHAT WE ARE DOING Providing an initial qualification for new drivers Making arrangements for compulsory periodic training for all professional drivers Providing evidence that a driver holds a Driver CPC Providing for effective enforcement measures

6 The Full Driver CPC path Module 1 Theory Test (in 2 parts 1a/1b) & Hazard Perception Test (100 Questions 19 Hazard Clips) Module 2 Case Studies (New Test) Module 3 Practical Test (minimum one hour on road for all rigid vehicles and an assessment of eco-safe driving technique) Module 4 CPC Practical Test (New Test) Vehicle Safety Demo

7 Licence acquisition only A MODULAR APPROACH Modules 1a & 1b Theory Test Module 2 3 Case Studies Module 3 Practical Test only * * Upgrade to CPC Module 4 CPC Practical Test CPC * * Full CPC & licence acquisition acquisition * * * *

8 DRIVING TEST FOR VOCATIONAL DRIVERS Four hours Theory Two hours Practical Additional three hours testing Split into five parts Transitional arrangements

9 THEORY TESTING Two parts (Modules 1 and 2) 4 hours Module 1a 100 multiple choice questions Module 1b 19 hazard perception clips Time allowed 2.5 hours Module 2 At least 3 case studies Time allowed 1.5 hours

10 Sample Theory Test Questions Which of the following safety checks is in the correct order? Breathing, Circulation, Airways Airways, Breathing, Circulation Circulation, Breathing, Airways Breathing, Airways, Circulation

11 Sample Theory Test Questions Mark three answers At an accident someone is unconscious. Your main priorities should be to Stop any heavy bleeding Take the names of the witnesses Check the airway is clear Make sure they are breathing Sweep up broken glass Count the number of vehicles involved

12 Sample Theory Test Questions Mark two answers There has been an accident. The Driver is suffering from shock. You should Give them a drink of water Reassure them Not leave them alone Offer them a cigarette Ask who caused the accident

13 Sample Theory Test Questions Mark two answers When driving, on which TWO occasions would you be most likely to experience weight transfer? Reversing Braking Overtaking Unloading Cornering Loading

14 Sample Theory Test Questions Mark one answers You are about to move off from the side of a road. You should always Extend your right arm as far as you can out of the window Use the offside mirror and move away quickly Signal right with indicator and arm together Use your mirrors and look behind

15 CASE STUDIES Module 2 of the initial qualification New type of test set at NVQ level 2 Series of scenarios and questions 7 case studies per test Between 6 and 8 questions relating to each scenario Photographs, diagrams, drawings, graphs, audio clips etc. Answers multiple choice, multiple response, hotspot, free text and others

16 . Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00 CASE STUDY The loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, was reversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle. The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did not take enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours. Which of the following could be checked to see if Martin had violated the driving hours rules? Select TWO of the options below. Tachograph Chart Operators Licence Road Transport Act Speed Limiter Device Digital Tachograph Card Vehicle Tracking System

17 . Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00 CASE STUDY The loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, was reversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle. The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did not take enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours. What procedures could have been adopted to avoid the incident? Select the BEST option below. Ask a colleague to help Rely on the use of mirrors Shout a warning before reversing Lean out of the cab window to assist view

18 . Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00 CASE STUDY The loading bays for the warehouse can only be accessed by reversing. Late one evening an office worker began to cross the yard as a driver, Martin, was reversing his vehicle. Martin failed to see the pedestrian until the last moment. At this point he was distracted and hit a parked vehicle. The driver of the parked vehicle, Bill, began an argument with Martin. Bill clamed Martin often did not take enough rest. He also claimed that Martin regularly exceeded his driving hours. Make sure you have your headphones on then press the Play button. The Play button is the first button in the grey box to the right. The following is an argument between Martin and Bill. Bill - "Look what you've done you've hit my truck. I reckon you were asleep or drunk." Martin - "I haven't done anything wrong, I haven't exceeded my hours and I don't drink. In fact, the only thing I've had all day is flu medicine." Which of the following is a well known side-effect of the substance Martin took? Thirst Drowsiness Tunnel Vision Ringing in the ears

19 . Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00 CASE STUDY Tomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive. Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise. When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit. In addition to a balanced diet what would assist Tomas being fit to drive? Select TWO of the options below A. drinking plenty of caffeine drinks B. drinking plenty of sugary drinks C. eating snacks during a journey D. having sufficient rest between shifts E. taking plenty of physical exercise

20 . Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00 CASE STUDY Tomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive. Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise. When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit. Tomas is aware that the main cause of road accidents involves Select the BEST option below. o A. human error o B. mechanical failure o C. poor weather conditions o D. passengers waiting to board

21 . Select for Review (R) Section Time Remaining 30:00 CASE STUDY Tomas is the driver of a bus. He works under the British Domestic Drivers Hours Rules. He makes sure that he has a balanced diet so that he is always fit to drive. Tomas arrives at work for an early shift and carries out a daily walk-round check; there is ice on the windows of the bus and the outside temperature is 4C. In the depot he notices someone that he does not recognise. When driving on his last route of the day he arrives at the scene of an incident. A motorcyclist has collided with a car and is injured. Tomas stops to assist; the bus carries a first aid kit. Due to the road conditions; Tomas must pay particular attention when he is Select the BEST option below o A. applying the foot brake. o B. changing gear. o C. collecting passengers. o D. applying the handbrake.

22 PRACTICAL TEST Two parts (Modules 3 and 4) 2 hours Module 3 (1.5 hours) Practical driving test Includes eco safe driving assessment Additional 10 minutes drive for rigid categories Module 4 (0.5 hours) Practical off road demonstration of professional knowledge (balance of syllabus)

23 PRACTICAL DEMONSTRATION OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE (Module 4) Separate 30 minute stand alone test Explanation and demonstration emphasis on demonstration Using vehicle/static testing equipment Developed with industry Will meet current/future industry needs Content is understood and accessible for all drivers regardless of learning ability

24 CPC Module 4 practical Test There are five topic areas covered in the Module 4 test..

25 Ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use

26 Security of your vehicle and its contents

27 Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants

28 Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants This man was found trying to cross borders hidden in the engine compartment of a vehicle.and

29 Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants

30 Ability to assess emergency situations.. entering the cab

31 Ability to assess emergency situations.. exiting the cab

32 Ability to prevent physical risk

33 Ability to prevent physical risk

34 Ability to prevent physical risk

35 Module 4 Test.. Emphasis on demonstration

36 The Load Securing Demonstration Trolley (LSDT)

37 LSDT Restraining Devices

38 INITIAL QUALIFICATION & NVT National Vocational Training must be vocationally relevant and last least 6 months Exemption from Driver CPC will last for 12 months only and can only be used once NVT participation will have to be formally evidenced Driver can drive professionally in UK without CPC for up to the 1 year period, Modules 2 and 4 have to be passed in that time Documentation issued to cover the driver for the period of the concession

39 PERIODIC TRAINING Five-year cycle 35 hours approved training in each cycle Blocks of not less than seven hours Enhance basic knowledge Flexible training to suit individual driver s requirements and benefit the employer NO TEST REQUIRED

40 ARRANGEMENTS IN THE UK Lead responsibility for approving periodic training Sector Skills Councils Established a Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) DVA retains regulatory role Training organisations & courses must be approved Central record of approved centres and courses Flexibility in types of training to meet all learning styles Training industry need to be fully involved to ensure sufficient approved training available

41 THE APPROVED CENTRE S ROLE Training Organisations/employers need to apply to JAUPT to have their centres approved for delivering periodic training Training Organisations/employers need to apply to JAUPT to have their courses approved for periodic training JAUPT will have systems to record approved centres and approved courses Approved centres responsible for keeping drivers training records and updating a central database

42 EVIDENCING PERIODIC TRAINING The Driver s s personal record Driver CPC Management System developed and held by DSA/DVA Will record a driver s progress towards 35 hours Removes burden of keeping records from driver Developed at request of industry stakeholders Trainers to register training completed by drivers Driver Qualification Card automatically issued to photocard licence holders when 35 hours completed Manual application process for paper licence holders

43 ACQUIRED RIGHTS All drivers who hold C or D licences at the implementation date are considered to hold Driver CPC for the next five years until: PCV September 2013 LGV September 2014 But they will have to undertake: 35 hours periodic training during that period to drive professionally beyond that date

44 ENFORCEMENT Mandatory carriage of evidence of Driver CPC for all drivers UK & other Nationals Offences: Driving without holding a valid Driver CPC Cause or permitting Not carrying Driver CPC evidence in the vehicle in which they are driving Forging or altering evidence of Driver CPC Lending with intent to deceive Resembling documentation with intent to deceive

45 DRIVER QUALIFICATION CARD Drivers will be issued with a Driver Qualification Card upon completion of initial qualification to evidence they hold Driver CPC Acquired rights drivers will be issued with a DQC when they complete periodic training DQC will be similar to the photo card driving licence Mandatory carriage of evidence of Driver CPC Fee for DQC included within cost of module 4 and periodic training

46 Sample Drivers Qualification Card (DQC)

47 PENALTIES Power to seize documents For Offences relating to the requirement to carry evidence of CPC in vehicle: Fine up to Level 3 (up to 1,000) For Offences relating to forgery and false statements: Fine of up to Level 5 (up to 5,000) and/or imprisonment

48 EXEMPTIONS Drivers of vehicles with authorised maximum speed < 45 kph Armed Forces and Emergency Services Drivers who are road testing vehicles Drivers of vehicles used for driving lessons Incidental drivers Seek legal advice

49 SUMMARY OF KEY DATES 10 SEPTEMBER 2008 Start of testing for learner bus & coach drivers Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for existing bus & coach drivers 10 SEPTEMBER 2009 Start of testing for learner lorry drivers Start of first five year cycle of periodic training for existing lorry drivers

50 Key dates 10 September 2008: initial qualification for new bus and coach drivers 10 September 2009: initial qualification for new lorry drivers 2008/2009: start of first cycle of recertification by Periodic Training for new and existing bus and lorry drivers

51 Questions One who asks a question may feel a fool for five minutes; one who does not ask a question remains a fool forever.