New drivers, from the above dates, will need to pass the Initial Driver CPC theory and practical tests in addition to the licence acquisition theory and practical tests in order to drive professionally. Once these tests have been passed, drivers will need to undergo ongoing Periodic Training to keep their Driver CPC qualification.

Drivers who already hold vocational driving licences on 10th September 2008 for bus and coach and on 10th September 2009 for lorries will receive their driver CPC through acquired or ‘grandfather’ rights and this will be valid for 5 years. However, at the end of the 5 years, they will need to have undergone 35 hours of Periodic Training in order to retain their qualification for the following 5 years.

Norfolk Training Services Ltd has achieved Approved Centre status for Driver CPC Training from the Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT). With over 40 years experience of providing training to professional drivers and transport and logistics organisations, our instructors and tutors have the skills and experience of the logistics industry required to carry out this training. And we have used our skills and expertise to design a programme of training to ensure that drivers can achieve and maintain their Driver CPC qualification with ease.