CILT Certificate of Professional Competence Course for Transport Managers in Road Haulage

What is a CPC & why do I need one? Applicants for a Goods Vehicle Operator's Licence must show that they are 'professionally competent' or that they employ a transport manager who meets the requirements. Persons will be considered 'professionally competent' by passing the examination for the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) conducted on behalf of the Department for Transport (DfT).

Course Content:

Day 1: Introduction to Course, Framework of Regulations, Business & Company Law, Industrial Relations,  Health & Safety

Day 2: Financial Management + Budgeting, Commercial Conduct, Marketing, Organisation Charts, KPIs & Work Plans

Day 3: Vehicle Selection, Operators Licence, VED, Transport Ancillaries,

Day 4: Vehicle Costing, Maintenance Planning Weights & Dimensions of Vehicles & Loads

Day 5: Drivers Hours; Working Time Regs, Drivers Records, Record books

Day 6: Safe Loading & Transit of Goods, Driver Licensing, Electronic Data

Day 7: Insurance and CMR, Plating & Testing, Fleet Inspection & Roadside Checks, Speed Limits & Traffic Regulations, Traffic Accident Procedure.

Day 8: Permits & Methods of Operating, Customs & Transit Systems, Business Taxation + International VAT content

Day 9: INCOTERMS and Frontier Crossings, International Transport Documentation, Revision Financial Management Calculations, Mock Paper 1 Exam

Day 10:  Exam Structure, Exam Preparation, Revision and Mock Paper 2 exam, Course Close

Exam Access Arrangements: Exam candidates with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or other special needs may be entitled to special arrangements. Candidates should ensure that any such request is made by telephoning the training office on 01733 261456 to discuss these requirements before booking.  We will make reasonable endeavours to accommodate your needs however, this remains at our discretion.

Please note: Payment is required to book your place. Once booked, this is non-refundable

Course duration: Please contact the training team for the individual training dates.

 A direct Email address and contact telephone number for the delegates attending the courses must be provided at the time of the booking, registration links for the training will be emailed out a few days before the training is to commence. Please check your junk folder or contact the office if you have not received this.

Contact Us: [email protected]  Tel-01733 261456

Delegates will be attending online guided learning sessions each week. During the online course, assessments will be set by the tutor with guidance on how to achieve best performance. During the online guided learning sessions there are opportunities to complete stage tests and learning activity that will enhance your understanding of the materials. Materials are supplied for each candidate for use on the course and the open book elements of the exam.