Online Driver CPC Courses
National 3.5hr courses from £18.75
International 7hr courses from £24
All prices include DVSA upload and VAT
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Online Driver CPC courses from £18.75 per module all in
Fast & efficient
Certificates and uploads within 1 hour of the course finishing, leading to receiving your card quicker
Group bookings
Group bookings available, call 0113 521 7875 for details
7 days a week
Our Driver CPC courses run all year round, including weekends and evenings
Flexible
Change date or course for free (subject to terms)
Learn at home
Our courses are delivered remotely over Zoom, meaning you can learn from the comfort of your own home
7-hour International Driver CPC courses
- 6 x 7-hour courses available for lorry/LGV drivers
- 5 x 7-hour courses available for bus/coach/PCV drivers
- Morning, lunch and afternoon breaks for daytime courses, or a break midway through each evening session
3.5-hour National Driver CPC courses
- 12 x 3.5-hour courses available for lorry/LGV drivers
- 10 x 3.5-hour courses available for bus/coach/PCV drivers
- A break midway through each course
All Driver CPC courses
- Zoom links are sent at least one hour before the course begins
- Registration opens 30 minutes before to the course start time
See below for a list of our online Driver CPC training modules:
Drivers’ Hours
Understand and apply relevant drivers’ hours rules and regulations
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Description:
Candidates should be able to identify the rules that are relevant to their operation. They should also be able to adequately operate within the requirements of these rules. All candidates attending this course will receive an understanding of the various rules, how to determine which rules are relevant to them, and how to combine the requirements of the drivers hours rules with those of the working time rules.
Subject areas:
– Legislation (including drivers hours, rules and regulations and the Working Time Directive)
Tachographs
Learn to complete tachograph disks accurately (pre and post shift) and gain comprehensive understanding of tachograph usage and relevant legislation, including the Working Time Directive
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Tachographs description:
Candidates will learn how to complete a tachograph disk, pre and post shift. They will also learn how to identify the correct disk for the type of tachograph unit used. Candidates will learn the basic operations, generically, for the use of digital tachographs. This will include making manual entries and selecting the correct mode at the appropriate time. By the end of the course, the candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of the use of tachographs.
Tachographs subject areas:
– Legislation (including drivers hours, rules and regulations and the Working Time Directive)
Security
Identify and mitigate potential security weaknesses to protect vehicles, passengers, and cargo, and learn how to report security threats and terrorist activities to emergency services
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Security description:
Candidates will be able to identify potential security weaknesses and act accordingly to elevate these. Candidates will be aware of how to report potential security or terrorist threats to the emergency services. Candidates will be able to reduce the possibility of the vehicle, passengers or load be stolen, or damaged/harmed by thieves.
Security subject areas:
– Health, safety and emergencies
– Prevention of criminality and trafficking
– Professional driver and company issues
First Aid
Gain basic first aid skills including CPR, dealing with burns, bleeding, and road traffic injuries
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First Aid description:
Candidates will be aware of when first aid should be administered. This will include calling emergency services and methods of describing where the incident has taken place, for example using motorway markings for road traffic accidents. Candidates will receive a basic understanding of anatomy and how and when to administer CPR, deal with burns and bleeding. It is
intended for the candidate to have a minimum understanding of how to assist casualties they are likely to as a driver; such as road traffic injuries or for passengers or loaders, etc.
First Aid subject areas:
– First aid
– Personal health and wellbeing
– Physical health and wellbeing
Company Image
Understand the impact of actions on company image and reputation, as well as learn how customer service and professional conduct affect company success
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Company Image description:
Candidates should gain an understanding of how their
actions, as the public face of the company, can improve or devastate the image of their company. Candidates shall also learn how their actions, appearance and attitude can have an effect on clients renewing, reducing, increasing or ceasing the amount of work given to their company.
Company Image subject areas:
– Customer service (PCV)
– Economic environment for carriage of goods (LGV)
– Professional driver and company issues
Driver Lifestyle
Gain awareness of driver lifestyle factors such as fatigue, distractions, and nutrition for optimal performance
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Driver Lifestyle description:
Candidates will be aware that they must not drive whilst they are tired. They will know the tell-tale signs of tiredness and pull over safely until they are in a fit state to drive again. Candidates will also be aware of the consequences of driving whilst they are distracted. The course should ensure that candidates do not drive whilst distracted. Candidates will learn about nutritional values and the effect that this can have on performance. Candidates will also be aware of various sleep disorders.
Driver Lifestyle subject areas:
– Personal health and wellbeing
– Physical health and wellbeing
Health & Safety
Perform dynamic risk assessments to reduce potential hazards and injuries
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Health & Safety description:
Candidates will be aware of how to perform a dynamic risk assessment prior to undertaking any task. Candidates will be able to evaluate potential risks and be able to reduce or eliminate such risk. By undertaking this course the risk of injury to candidates should be reduced.
Health & Safety subject areas:
– Health, safety and emergencies
– Personal health and wellbeing
– Professional driver and company issues
Fire Marshal
Identify common causes of vehicle fires, mitigate fire risks effectively, and understand the use of fire extinguishers for vehicle fire emergencies
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Fire Marshal description:
Candidates will be aware common causes of fires on vehicles and be able to identify potential fire risks on vehicles. The candidates will be aware of the correct action to take in such a situation, with regards to their personal safety. The candidates will be able to identify the correct type of fire extinguisher to use, and know the correct method of use.
Fire Marshal subject areas:
– Health, safety and emergencies
Economical Driving
Learn how fuel consumption affects business profitability, how to improve vehicle fuel efficiency, and understand the economic implications of fuel consumption
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Ecomonical Driving description:
Candidates will be aware of how the degree of fuel consumption will have an effect of the profitability, or loss, of their employers business. Candidates will receive an understanding of how they can improve the fuel consumption of their vehicle and the positive effect that this can have on their employers business.
Economical Driving subject areas:
– Economic environment for carriage of goods (LGV)
– Economic environment for carriage of passengers (PCV)
– Vehicle systems (safety controls)
– Vehicle systems (transmission system)
Vulnerable Road Users
Identify vulnerable road users, understand their likely presence, and adopt appropriate driving techniques to ensure road safety
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Vulnerable Road Users description:
Candidates attending the course will be able to identify a vulnerable road user, where they are likely to encounter a vulnerable road user, and adopt a correct and appropriate manner of driving for that situation.
Vehicle Checks (LGV Only)
Learn how to conduct thorough vehicle checks prior to and during shifts, and understand the importance of vehicle checks for safety and compliance
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Vehicle Checks description:
Candidates will know how to conduct a thorough vehicle check. Candidates will know that the check must be carried out prior to starting their shift, taking over another vehicle or trailer, and throughout the entire shift. Candidates will know how prohibitions work and be aware of the potential consequences of failing to carry out a thorough vehicle check.
Vehicle Checks subject areas:
– Health, Safety and Emergencies
– Legislation (including Drivers Hours, Rules and Regulations and the Working Time Directive)
– Personal Health and Wellbeing
– Professional Driver and Company Issues
– Regulations for Carriage of Goods (LGV)
– Vehicle Systems (Safety Controls)
Weight Dimensions (LGV Only)
Gain awareness of weight and size regulations, including licensing requirements and reporting obligations
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Weight Dimensions description:
Candidates will be aware of the maximum weights and sizes of the various vehicles that they may drive. Candidates will also understand the various licensing requirements for various vehicles. Candidates will understand the necessity to renew licenses and that they must report any alterations, such as medical conditions, to DVSA.
Weight Dimensions subject areas:
– Legislation (including Drivers Hours, Rules and Regulations and the Working Time Directive)
– Professional Driver and Company Issues
– Regulations for Carriage of Goods (LGV)
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Frequently asked questions about our Driver CPC courses
International 7-hour Driver CPC courses
How many International Driver CPC courses do you have?
Voyager Transport Training have 6 International Driver CPC courses that are suitable for lorry/LGV drivers and 5 International Driver CPC courses that are suitable for bus/coach/PCV drivers.
What International Driver CPC courses are suitable for lorry/LGV drivers?
All of our International Driver CPC courses are suitable for lorry/LGV drivers. These are Drivers Hours & Tachographs, Security & First Aid, Company Image & Driver Lifestyle, Health and Safety & Fire Marshal, Vehicle Checks & Weight Dimensions and Eco Driving & Vulnerable Road Users.
What International Driver CPC courses are suitable for bus/coach/PCV drivers?
5 of our 6 International Driver CPC courses are suitable for PCV drivers. These are Drivers Hours & Tachographs, Security & First Aid, Company Image & Driver Lifestyle, Health and Safety & Fire Marshal and Eco Driving & Vulnerable Road Users.
What times do your International Driver CPC courses start and end?
Our daytime International Driver CPC courses start at 8am and finish at 4pm. There is a 15 minute break around 10am, a 30 minute lunch around 12pm and a 15 minute break around 2pm.
How do your International Driver CPC evening courses work?
Our International Driver CPC evening courses run over two consecutive evenings. These start at 6pm and finish at 9:45pm on both evenings, with a 15 minute break around 8pm.
Can I do an International Driver CPC course followed by an evening course?
You can, providing the end dates for both courses do not fall on the same day.
National 3.5-hour Driver CPC courses
How many National Driver CPC courses do you have?
Voyager have 12 National Driver CPC courses that are suitable for lorry/LGV drivers and 10 National Driver CPC courses that are suitable for bus/coach/PCV drivers.
What National Driver CPC courses are suitable for lorry/LGV drivers?
All of our National Driver CPC courses are suitable for HGV drivers. These are Drivers Hours, Tachographs, Security, First Aid, Company Image, Driver Lifestyle, Health and Safety, Fire Marshal, Vehicle Checks, Weight Dimensions, Eco Driving and Vulnerable Road Users.
What National Driver CPC courses are suitable for bus/coach/PCV drivers?
10 of our 12 National Driver CPC courses are suitable for PCV drivers. These are Drivers Hours, Tachographs, Security, First Aid, Company Image, Driver Lifestyle, Health and Safety, Fire Marshal, Eco Driving and Vulnerable Road Users.
What times do your National Driver CPC courses start and end?
Our morning National Driver CPC courses start at 8am and finish at 11:45am, with a 15 minute break around 10am. Our afternoon National Driver CPC courses start at 12:15pm and finish at 4pm, with a 15 minute break around 2pm.
How do your National Driver CPC evening courses work?
Our National Driver CPC evening courses start at 6pm and finish at 9:45pm on both evenings, with a 15 minute break around 8pm.
If I’ve done a National Driver CPC course, how do I get my International Driver Qualification card back?
You must redo all 35 periodic CPC hours by sitting 5 x 7-hour International Driver CPC courses.
All Driver CPC courses
How often do your Driver CPC courses run?
Our Driver CPC courses run 7 days a week, all year round including weekends and evenings. You can find our full course schedule on our booking portal at https://book.voyagertransporttraining.co.uk.
Do your Driver CPC courses all count towards my 35 hours of periodic CPC training?
Yes, however this is only if you do not duplicate a course within your 5 year cycle.
When do I receive my certificate?
Our best endevour is always to create and send your certificate within a couple of hours of the course finishing.
When do you upload my hours to DVSA?
At the time of creating and sending your certificate, we will upload your hours to DVSA.
Can I pay by credit or debit card?
Yes, we take most major credit and debit cards. Our system is highly secure and every effort is made for it to be as safe as possible. Our specialist internet payment partner’s primary focus is to ensure all transactions between us and your bank are safe and secure.
I only have a European Qualification Card, will my hours still be uploaded?
No, you will need to contact DVSA on 0300 123 7721, or email cpcre@dvsa.gov.uk to exchange your foreign card to a UK card. Upon receiving the card, you can then do your 35 hours of driver CPC training.
What is an online course?
An online course is a course that is delivered online over the internet using an electronic device such as a phone, tablet or laptop. For communication reasons, each device must have a camera, microphone and speakers, all in good working order.
What software do you use for the training courses?
We use the Zoom meeting platform for the delivery of all online courses.