My sons looking to get an O license so needs to get his CPC done. Will the David Lowe book be adequate or is there any advantage going for the likes of Friendberry with all the extra DVD’s and CD’s.
If doing the studying yourself, how do you actually book the exam. Had a look on the OCR website and google but can’t find how you book just the test, only the trainers doing the full course with test included.
maurice:
My sons looking to get an O license so needs to get his CPC done. Will the David Lowe book be adequate or is there any advantage going for the likes of Friendberry with all the extra DVD’s and CD’s.If doing the studying yourself, how do you actually book the exam. Had a look on the OCR website and google but can’t find how you book just the test, only the trainers doing the full course with test included.
I’ve used Friendberry stuff, their study books are top quality , but the slow monotone delivery of the dvd’s and cd’s sent me to sleep within a few minutes ( and basically they were just reading what was written in the folders )
( it was actually cd’s and videos when I did mine 
)
You have to book the exam through an approved trainer, they organise the exam on behalf of Ocs or whatever they’re called. Most will offer just an exam price, I paid £60 i think for just the international exam there recently.
I prefered the home study option as I could do it at my own pace and I’ve done enough sitting in class rooms for one life time, helps is your a bit studious though, if you didn’t get any gcse’s you want to go for the course really.
Watch you don’t get ripped off on the home study notes, search the Internet for the best price, you want to be paying under a tonne anyway. Can’t remember the name of the crowd I got my notes off of, some crowd in Kent I think, they were cheapest and I booked the exam through CDS in Birmingham as they were local.
I got my notes from west oxen training, very helpful when you ring with a question etc, 200 quid for them if my memory serves me correct!! Hope this helps good luck!!
Novadata.
Denis F:
I’ve used Friendberry stuff, their study books are top quality , but the slow monotone delivery of the dvd’s and cd’s sent me to sleep within a few minutes ( and basically they were just reading what was written in the folders )( it was actually cd’s and videos when I did mine
Thanks Denis, probably best to avoid the cheesy videos then.
Silver_Surfer:
Novadata.
Thanks SS, didn’t know it had to be booked through a trainer. I’ve just checked with a local company who will book the exams for £200 for the 2.
Just looked at the Novadata site and I see it also counts for the DCPC, which my son also needs but still hasn’t bothered his arse getting.
Britlad:
I got my notes from west oxen training, very helpful when you ring with a question etc, 200 quid for them if my memory serves me correct!! Hope this helps good luck!!
Thanks for that, will pass their details on to my son.
Commercial Motor in partnership with EP Training will be producing a whole Operator CPC home study course next year. The syllabus will be completly covered 0ver 51 weeks in the weekly issues… the only charge will be the cover price of the magazine and of course you would have to arrange to sit the exams yourself
Home study for the operators CPC is not for everyone- and some may find it more beneficial to attend a course . It is also over a year so not for those looking to turn their qualification around quickly- but if your not in a hurry and confident about home study then getting CM weekly could save you a fair bit of cash… even more if you take up the TruckNet discount on subscribing
this weeks Commercial Motor:
Free operator CPC home-study in CM
Have you ever considered getting your operator certificate of professional competence (CPC) qualification? Or do you already have an O-licence but would like to brush-up on your knowledge with an up-to-date refresher?
Throughout 2013 Commercial Motor, in conjunction with EP Training, will run a weekly step-by-step guide to the topics covered within an operator’s CPC syllabus. Collect and study all 51 parts and you will be armed with the knowledge needed to attain this lifelong qualification.
The first instalment will be published in the 3 January, 2013 issue of Commercial Motor.
Special subscription offer to Commercial Motor
25% discount off the normal rate (£97.50 as opposed to £130)
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Rikki-UK:
Commercial Motor in partnership with EP Training will be producing a whole Operator CPC home study course next year. The syllabus will be completly covered 0ver 51 weeks in the weekly issues… the only charge will be the cover price of the magazine and of course you would have to arrange to sit the exams yourselfHome study for the operators CPC is not for everyone- and some may find it more beneficial to attend a course . It is also over a year so not for those looking to turn their qualification around quickly- but if your not in a hurry and confident about home study then getting CM weekly could save you a fair bit of cash… even more if you take up the TruckNet discount on subscribing
this weeks Commercial Motor:
Free operator CPC home-study in CM
Have you ever considered getting your operator certificate of professional competence (CPC) qualification? Or do you already have an O-licence but would like to brush-up on your knowledge with an up-to-date refresher?
Throughout 2013 Commercial Motor, in conjunction with EP Training, will run a weekly step-by-step guide to the topics covered within an operator’s CPC syllabus. Collect and study all 51 parts and you will be armed with the knowledge needed to attain this lifelong qualification.
The first instalment will be published in the 3 January, 2013 issue of Commercial Motor.Special subscription offer to Commercial Motor
25% discount off the normal rate (£97.50 as opposed to £130)
Free, unlimited access to the Commercial Motor archive
A free limited edition classic WWII Foden front cover from the archive
Call 0845 0778844 and quote special offer code 1441
Or click here commercialmotor.com/subscribe/1441
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But on topic
I was under the impression or at least it was £50 to sit the exam each