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Check how many hours of Driver CPC periodic training you’ve done and which courses you’ve attended.

Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.

• Getting qualified

  To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver you need to:…

• Returning to be an HGV or bus driver

  If you previously qualified, you do not have to do the full qualification…

• If driving is not the main part of your job or the vehicle is exempt

  You do not need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…

• If you want to transport animals

  You must get an ‘animal transportation certificate of competence’ if you…

• Applying for a provisional HGV or bus licence

  When you apply, you’ll need to choose what category of provisional licence…

• Driver CPC part 1 test: theory

  You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of…

• Driver CPC part 2 test: case studies

  You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of…

• Driver CPC part 3a test: off-road exercises

  You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…

• Driver CPC part 3b test: on-road driving

  You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…

• Driver CPC part 4 test: practical demonstration

  You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…

When to take Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you're a lorry, bus or coach driver, how to find courses, and what happens if you miss your deadline.

• How much training you need to do

  You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep your…

• When to take training

  Your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification…

• Finding training courses

  All approved Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) courses…

• Taking a training course

  You must take one of these to your Driver Certificate of Professional…

• Getting your Driver CPC card

  You’ll get your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card…

• If you miss your training deadline

  If you miss your deadline, you cannot drive professionally until you’ve…

• Training in EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein

  You need to apply for your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence…

• If you have a licence from another country

  If you have a licence from another country, there are 2 ways to get a…

Apply for a replacement Driver CPC card if yours is lost, stolen or damaged