Paul

I too have heard the rumours that it may be scrapped - I can't imagine it would be as there has been too much invested in it. I would like to think it would become much more workable. I had asked if prior learning (or other approved learning could contribute, eg do those with an HSE approved first aid certificate really need to attend a first aid session the answer was yes they do. Aside from the refresher element being good practice, it was feasible that you could complete a 3 day first aid course this week and then attend a CPC first aid the next week. That can apply to other subject areas too. So I hope if it is retained that it will become less rigid in approach. I think the principal is pretty good (disappointing that many companies don't already have a robust ongoing training programme - perhaps a debate for another day)

That said, the company that I drive for seem to have taken their "foot off the pedal" - we were doing a module per year, but nothing took place for year 3 and still waiting to see what is being programmed for this year (year 4 for me). Don't forget PCV drivers have until September 2013, it is LGV drivers that have 2014.

I would of course highlight that the regulations make it the drivers responsibility to get the training not the employers to provide. That means that in many circumstances it will be drivers that are holding back not the employer. And there will be a mad rush in 2013 for PCV drivers, and a similar in 2014 for LGV. That of course means providers will be charging a premium!! (Or am I just being cynical?)

I would be surprised if the UK was to extend the deadline - I imagine it would be a European decision/proposal.

Anyway you have stirred me into action - I will need to get a year 3 module under my belt -perhaps the health and safety one - it should be fun!!

Stuart

Rich.
Have a look at this

http://www.drivercpc.org/en/what-is-driver-cpc/

Andy

Thanks Andy

Rich

i may have this wrong but i looked into the driver cpc when i passed my hgv in october 2008 and again last year when i was out of work, the company that i took my test with said that aslong as you attend 5 times and do the course then you pass, you can do the same lesson each time, each time you go they input on a website that you have attended , as far as im concerned that makes a joke of the whole training program.

pete