Dangerous Goods Training Approved for Driver CPC
DSA are pleased to announce that elements of dangerous goods training for LGV drivers can be counted as part of their Driver CPC periodic training.
Driver CPC is a new qualification which will affect all LGV drivers from 9 September 2009. All drivers will be required to complete 35 hours of periodic training related to their profession within consecutive five year periods.
The following elements of ADR training will count towards their periodic training:
Up to a maximum of 21 hours of the basic course
7 hours of the core module refresher course
Please note: the specialist modules that are delivered outside of the basic course will not be accepted for periodic training, as it is considered the syllabi for these modules are too specialist and do not map readily across to the Driver CPC syllabus.
The specialist ADR modules that will NOT count towards the driver CPC are:
The explosives module (UN Class 1)
The radioactives module (UN Class 7)
Training centres and courses will need to be approved in line with the regulations. Existing centre and course approval fees will be applied.
IF you wish to use the ADR training hours to count towards your CPC, the ADR training provider must be approved for BOTH the Driver CPC & ADR. So it’s very much in your own interest to ASK before booking the course.
For more information on Driver CPC please CLICK HERE
17 December 2008
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