Hi guys this is probably a question for pete
I’m trying to decide to either just do 35 hours for the dcpc and start driving again
Or to do my class 2
If I decide to do class 2 would I have to do mods 1 to 4 or is it just mods 2&4 or would I be better off doing the 35 hours first then jumping straight in to lessons
chrisg1000:
Hi guys this is probably a question for peteI’m trying to decide to either just do 35 hours for the dcpc and start driving again
Or to do my class 2
If I decide to do class 2 would I have to do mods 1 to 4 or is it just mods 2&4 or would I be better off doing the 35 hours first then jumping straight in to lessons
Do you already have LGV C1 on your licence 
- if not then you cannot do the 35 hours until you have passed mods 2+4
If you do have LGV C1 then you can do the 35 hours now and when going for LGV C you will not be required to do mods 2+4
Like ROG said.
Pete 
ROG:
chrisg1000:
Hi guys this is probably a question for peteI’m trying to decide to either just do 35 hours for the dcpc and start driving again
Or to do my class 2
If I decide to do class 2 would I have to do mods 1 to 4 or is it just mods 2&4 or would I be better off doing the 35 hours first then jumping straight in to lessonsDo you already have LGV C1 on your licence
If you do have LGV C1 then you can do the 35 hours now and when going for LGV C you will not be required to do mods 2+4
Hi rog
I have g/f rights for 7.5t which I use to drive but I havnt done any dcpc yet
With grandfather rights you have the choice of completing 35 hours OR Mod 2 + Mod 4.
It’s much easier to complete the 35 hours as the DVLA computer will often not allow you to book a Mod 2. There are ways of dealing with this but it can be convoluted.
If you have your provisional C, you can try booking a Mod 2 test on gov.uk.
Let me know if I can help further.
Pete
just do the 35 hours now then it is all sorted for the next 5 years 
After getting the 5 year DQC you can then do the next 35 hours at your leisure over the next 5 years
To clarify, those with grandfather rights (car test passed before 1997 and C1 entitlement on licence)
My understanding was the above to be the best route in terms of time and cost?
Then I read the following on Trucknet:
“Once you’ve taken and passed your part 2 + 4 (+3) you automatically get your drivers qualification (CPC) card which will last you 5 years. If you’re looking to do your Class 1 soon after, depending on the trainer you go to, those hours for Class 1 training can go towards your CPC for the next 5 year period (you need 35 hours total every 5 years) Not all trainers are able to credit you the Class 1 training hours for CPC hours.If your trainer is able to credit you those hours. - meaning you’re sorted on CPC training for 10 years ”
If the above is correct, and a person wishes to do class 2 and 1 back to back, should they still do the 35 hrs CPC rather than Mods 2 and 4?
HYG:
To clarify, those with grandfather rights (car test passed before 1997 and C1 entitlement on licence)
- Take Medical
- Apply for provisional
- Take Mod 1
- Take Mod 3
- Do 35 hr CPC
My understanding was the above to be the best route in terms of time and cost?
Then I read the following on Trucknet:
“Once you’ve taken and passed your part 2 + 4 (+3) you automatically get your drivers qualification (CPC) card which will last you 5 years. If you’re looking to do your Class 1 soon after, depending on the trainer you go to, those hours for Class 1 training can go towards your CPC for the next 5 year period (you need 35 hours total every 5 years) Not all trainers are able to credit you the Class 1 training hours for CPC hours.If your trainer is able to credit you those hours. - meaning you’re sorted on CPC training for 10 years ”
If the above is correct, and a person wishes to do class 2 and 1 back to back, should they still do the 35 hrs CPC rather than Mods 2 and 4?
YES
If the training provider has the practical courses approved for dcpc hours then some of the 35 hours can be gained from doing C and CE
Cannot do back to back as licence needs to come back from DVLA after passing C to show examiner for CE test
You probably have D1 not for hire or reward (minibus). If you make sure modules count for both lorry and bus, you would also have a valid CPC for driving buses. You would still need to pass the appropriate theory and practical tests to drive a bus commercially, but probably better to have the CPC than not.
Got to be careful with bus entitlements shortening you 5 years of CPC. I sat D1 pre CPC then got 5 years of CPC when it came in. Years later I did C and CE and the modules to get my CPC card. At the same time I did D, cos why not? Didn’t cost much cos if done the train ing for C and CE.
But if I do my CPC ahead of time, the D category will cause the 35 hours to be taken against that lisence, shortening my 5 years. Never use the D catagory at the moment so it’s be a bit of a waste.
Guess it’s an odd one, but worth looking out for. Thought I’d do my 35 hours in lockdown, but had to leave the last day off