Driver CPC training scope and syllabus
Driver CPC applies to drivers of vehicles on roads open to the public and for which a driving licence in any of the following categories is required:
i. C1, C1 + E, C or C + E
ii. D1, D1 + E, D or D + E
All drivers of the above categories who are either:
i. nationals of an EU member state or
ii. nationals of a non-EU member state but who are employed or used by an organisation based in an EU member state
will have to hold Driver CPC if they wish to drive professionally.
Driver CPC Syllabus 1
Both the initial qualification and periodic training for Driver CPC will be based on the same syllabus.
The syllabus has three main subject areas. These are:
• Advanced training in rational driving based on safety regulations
• Application of regulations
• Health, road and environmental safety, service, logistics
Periodic training should revise and expand on the subjects and should suit the needs of the driver at that time.
For the initial qualification, a test plan has been developed that shows in which module the various syllabus areas will be tested (See link to PDF at bottom of the page).
Advanced training in rational driving based on safety regulations
All licences
1.1 Objective: to know the characteristics of the transmission system in order to make the best possible use of it:
• curves relating to torque, power, and specific consumption of an engine, area of optimum use of revolution counter, gearbox-ratio cover diagrams
1.2 Objective: to know the technical characteristics and operation of the safety controls in order to control the vehicle, minimise wear and tear and prevent disfunctioning:
• specific features of hydraulic vacuum servobrake circuit, limits to the use of brakes and retarder, combined use of brakes and retarder, making better use of speed and gear ratio, making use of vehicle inertia, using ways of slowing down and braking on downhill stretches, action in the event of failure
1.3 Objective: ability to optimise fuel consumption:
• optimisation of fuel consumption by applying know-how as regards points 1.1 and 1.2
Licences C, C+E, C1, C1+E
1.4 Objective: ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use:
• forces affecting vehicles in motion, use of gearbox-ratios according to vehicle load and road profile, calculation of payload of vehicle or assembly, calculation of total volume, load distribution, consequences of overloading the axle, vehicle stability and centre of gravity, types of packaging and pallets; main categories of goods needing securing, clamping and securing techniques, use of securing straps, checking of securing devices, use of handling equipment, placing and removal of tarpaulins
Licences D, D+E, D1, D1+E
1.5 Objective: ability to ensure passenger comfort and safety:
• adjusting longitudinal and sideways movements, road sharing, position on the road, smooth braking, overhang operation, using specific infrastructures (public areas, dedicated lanes), managing conflicts between safe driving and other roles as a driver, interacting with passengers, the needs of certain groups of passengers (disabled persons, children)
1.6 Objective: ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use:
• forces affecting vehicles in motion, use of gearbox-ratios according to vehicle load and road profile, calculation of payload of vehicle or assembly, load distribution, consequences of overloading the axle, vehicle stability and centre of gravity;
Page last updated: 23/07/2008