Sir LANs-a-lot:
The whole DCPC thing as it currently stands is nothing more than a tax to work.
Disagree. The sheer amount of absolute utter rubbish spouted on this forum and the questions asked by people driving for years who should know the answer proves the DCPC is sorely needed.
The mistake they made was in the implementation. They shouldn’t allow you to do the same module 5 times and you should be tested at the end of every 7hr session to make sure at least some of it has sunk in.
viking7000:
So this is an EU wide reg that member countries can decide how or if they will implement it?
Yes and no.
viking7000:
So does a DCPC card issued in Ireland have validity in rest of EU and vice versa?
If a driver moves or workes in another member state is his digicard valid?
Yes and yes.
Thanks for clearing that up. I did read that the French are not doing dcpc or is that rubbish?
viking7000:
Thanks for clearing that up. I did read that the French are not doing dcpc or is that rubbish?
Complete and utter rubbish. I have a DCPC as do all other French drivers since 2012.
See here for full details of the DCPC in Europe.
Conor:
Sir LANs-a-lot:
The whole DCPC thing as it currently stands is nothing more than a tax to work.Disagree. The sheer amount of absolute utter rubbish spouted on this forum and the questions asked by people driving for years who should know the answer proves the DCPC is sorely needed.
The mistake they made was in the implementation. They shouldn’t allow you to do the same module 5 times and you should be tested at the end of every 7hr session to make sure at least some of it has sunk in.
This^.
On the plus side the trainer I had was in total agreement, he still drives C&E, and is of the opinion that it will change for the better in the future.
I done mine last year, took a weeks holiday and done the 5days in one hit all paid for by myself. Total rip-off !!!
Where I’ve recently started working they pay for the lot and it’s done in their time too.
BillyHunt:
Conor:
Sir LANs-a-lot:
The whole DCPC thing as it currently stands is nothing more than a tax to work.Disagree. The sheer amount of absolute utter rubbish spouted on this forum and the questions asked by people driving for years who should know the answer proves the DCPC is sorely needed.
The mistake they made was in the implementation. They shouldn’t allow you to do the same module 5 times and you should be tested at the end of every 7hr session to make sure at least some of it has sunk in.
This^.
On the plus side the trainer I had was in total agreement, he still drives C&E, and is of the opinion that it will change for the better in the future.
Mmmm - you’re both missing the point I made, so I’ve highlighted it! 
I’m not against the DCPC per se - and agree with you regarding how it is currently implemented. No tests to pass/fail at the end, “trainers” giving conflicting information and some even saying you can fall asleep at the back of the room and still get credited with your 7-hours. That, in my opinion, makes it (as it currently stands) all pointless and nothing more than a cash cow.
Sir LANs-a-lot:
Mmmm - you’re both missing the point I made, so I’ve highlighted it!I’m not against the DCPC per se - and agree with you regarding how it is currently implemented. No tests to pass/fail at the end, “trainers” giving conflicting information and some even saying you can fall asleep at the back of the room and still get credited with your 7-hours. That, in my opinion, makes it (as it currently stands) all pointless and nothing more than a cash cow.
I think you’re all missing the point. If it was any other way, i.e pass or fail then its tantamount to making you re sit your vocational licence, there may be some legal issue over them doing this. As it is its a requirement for “some training” and its a damming indictment of a lot of haulage companies that this thread exists. “what are employed drivers paying”. A good employer should already be providing on going work training and there are plenty that count for the required CPC hours. I’d expect it to be tested in the Courts soon, when some disgruntled employee who loses his job because he’s had NO training from his employer and takes him to task over the matter. Lets wait and see.
BillyHunt:
Ramage in Newcastle wanted you to do it on Saturdays, unpaid, & charged you £47 per module for the privilege. I left.
Think you got that slight bit wrong pal try 37 and compared to what sum drivers are paying aint bad and before you spout off yes i work for them and am doing 4 mods this week so i do know. Agree firms should pay though but my old school pal is an accountant and says i can defo claim it back from tax oriface on form p87.
anders66:
… but my old school pal is an accountant and says i can defo claim it back from tax oriface on form p87 …
Are you sure?? This information seems to suggest no - certainly for PAYE drivers.