Can anyone just make this clear.
After passing the initial cpc, do you get 5 years training free then after 5 years you have to start the periodic training.
i think we have to complete 35 hours of training within 5 years of passing or we lose the entitlement
im not the brightest bulb in the box so could be wrong
If you passed the CPC module 4 test today you would be sent a Driver Qualification Card (DQC) valid for 5 years direct from the DVLA. You would then have until 01/03/2015 to complete the 35 hours CPC periodic training. If you managed this you would be sent a new DQC valid until 01/03/2020.
If you did not finish the 35 hours by that date then you would not be able to continue driving in a professional capacity until you had. If you completed the 35 hours after 01/03/2015 the new card would be valid for 5 years from the date you completed it.
LGVTrainer:
If you passed the CPC module 4 test today you would be sent a Driver Qualification Card (DQC) valid for 5 years direct from the DVLA. You would then have until 01/03/2015 to complete the 35 hours CPC periodic training. If you managed this you would be sent a new DQC valid until 01/03/2020.If you did not finish the 35 hours by that date then you would not be able to continue driving in a professional capacity until you had. If you completed the 35 hours after 01/03/2015 the new card would be valid for 5 years from the date you completed it.
Now what can I add to that answer… hmmm… NOWT 
ROG:
Now what can I add to that answer… hmmm… NOWT
Now theres a First…oooops sorry
Just to add to this. The DSA will only issue you with your Driver Qualification Card once you’ve passed all 4 Modules:
Example: 1a + 1b + 2 + 4. DSA will not issue your DQC until you’ve passed Module 3 as the Driver CPC is not required on Provisional Driving Entitlements.
As a result your Driver CPC will in addition start its 5 year validity from the date Module 3 is passed (for the example above).
Richard
sort of makes sense as - why would a non LGV driver need a DQC if they did not have the LGV licence to go with it
TBH - this is unlikely to affect many newbies