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Novadata's CPC can now count as a full 35 hours* of Driver CPC!
We have now gained JAUPT approval for our Certificate of Professional Competence Freight & Passenger course to count as the full 35 hours of Driver CPC periodic training. This complies with the legal requirement for drivers to receive their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) by completing their 35 hours of periodic training before September 9th 2013 for passenger and September 9th 2014 for freight.
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CPC EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
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The Certificate of Professional Competence (Road Haulage) is divided into two assessments - Multiple Choice and Case Study.
The Certificate of Professional Competence (Passenger Transport) is divided into two assessments - Multiple Choice and Case Study. |
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THE OCR EXAMINATION
To gain your CPC you must pass the relevant CPC examinations. They are conducted four times per year at approved OCR examination centre's. Novadata is an approved OCR examination centre.
The Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage and Passenger Transport now both consist of a single multiple choice assessment and a single case study assessment. Both subjects will now contain elements of both National and International knowledge and the use of this knowledge.
Due to current changes in the course syllabus, the structure of the examination process has been adapted to accommodate the new style of courses.
The examinations are now designed around reduced but more relevant content. Please see OCR's CPC Syllabus in order to veiw which areas will be tested in which assessment.
Multiple Choice Assessments.
From March 2012 the Multiple choice assessment will run quarterly as a paper based examination. Then from June 2012 will be available on screen and on demand, making it more convenient for candidates to either sit or re-sit an assessment at a suitable time with results being made available a lot quicker. The exam duration is 2 hours.
In order to pass the multiple choice assessment candidates need achieve a score of 70% across the paper, consisting of 60 multiple choice questions based on both National and International elements of the syllabus. To score 70% candidates must achieve 42 of the 60 marks available.
The Syllabus is laid out in to references A to H, then split into sub sections under each reference. There is no stipulation that there will be questions from each sub section, however there will be a minimum of two questions from each of the reference sections. The table below shows the minimum and maximum amount of questions for each reference section.
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Syllabus Reference |
Road Haulage |
Passenger Transport |
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A |
2 - 4 |
2 - 4 |
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B |
2 - 4 |
2 - 4 |
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C |
8 - 12 |
8 - 12 |
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D |
2 - 4 |
2 - 4 |
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E |
10 - 15 |
10 - 15 |
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F |
8 - 12 |
8 - 12 |
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G |
8 - 12 |
8 - 12 |
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H |
8 - 12 |
4 - 7 |
Case Study
Pre-released material covering the scenario in which the questions are asked will no longer be provided prior to the exam. Candidates will now be issued with a much shorter and relevant case study with extended questions at the start of the exam. There will now be five to eight questions to answer and more time available to study case notes. Each question is worth between seven and twelve marks with a total of 60 marks available across the case study paper. Furthermore candidates are now able to take notes or books of choice into the case studies assessment, with questions now focusing on testing candidates application of knowledge to the scenario, in the relevant transport careers instead of demonstrating straight forward knowledge.
The pass mark has been adequately changed and candidates now need to achieve 50% over the whole paper in order to pass. To score 50% candidates must achieve 30 of the 60 marks available. The exam duration is 2 hours.
As there is an increase in subjects that need to be covered, time spent studying has also needed to be increased by two days allowing candidates study time to cover all material.
The Syllabus areas below may be tested in all case study papers*
| C4 |
Drivers Hours, working Time and records |
| E7 |
Operational Costings |
| F1, F2, F3 |
Operating Licensing (at least one of these will be tested) |
The following areas may be tested in either Passenger Transport or Road Haulage*
| E6 |
Budgets |
| E8 |
Organisational Charts |
| G2 |
Vehicle selection |
| G5 |
Vehicle maintenance and roadworthiness |
| H1 |
Driver licensing |
| H3 |
Vehicle checks |
The following areas may only be tested in Passenger Transport*
| A5 |
Compensation claims |
| E14 |
Fare and Pricing rules |
| E15 |
Package travel regulations |
| F7 |
Operating passenger services |
The Following areas may only be tested in Road Haulage*
| G6 |
Safe loading of vehicles |
| G8 |
Dangerous goods and waste |
* These areas maybe tested as discrete questions and also in combination with another area. e.g. Safe loading and dangerous goods, both areas could be tested in one question.
Complimentary Light lunch & refreshments are provided.  (For full day attendees only)
*For 35 Hours of Driver CPC Periodic Training the course will cost an extra £223.75 (including VAT & DSA registration fee)
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Examination Fees:
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Examination |
Fee |
| Road Haulage (Multiple Choice) |
£35.00 |
| Road Haulage (Case Study) |
£50.00 |
| Passenger Transport (Multiple Choice) |
£35.00 |
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Passenger Transport (Case Study)
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£50.00
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| International Road Haulage Transport Operations - Unit 6 |
£37.60 |
| International Passenger Transport Operations - Unit 7 |
£37.60 |
Examination Timetable:
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CPC Examinations |
Friday 2nd March* |
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Road Haulage Multiple Choice |
1000 - 1200 |
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Road Haulage Case Study |
1300 - 1500 |
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Passenger Transport Multiple Choice |
1000 - 1200 |
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Passenger Transport Case Study |
1300 - 1500 |
* Examination times for the International Unit are to be confirmed.
CPC Examination Dates: 1st June 2012, 14th Sept 2012, 7th Dec 2012
CPC Results Appeal
Please Note, when the results are published, OCR only issue a pass or fail notification to the training provider.
Individuals attainments are not given in a breakdown, therefore Novadata do not know what sections a candidate did well on or the section a candidate failed on. Should you require your paper to be re-checked by OCR it could take up to 3 months and the costs are as follows:
If the result of any candidate or group of candidates does not accord with the performance expected, application can be made to OCR for an arithmetic check or a report. Applications must be made through the Local Secretary and must be made in writing, within 3 months of the issue of the results. Requests for reports must be accompanied by a fee of £80 for an individual candidate per unit. Arithmetic checks are free of charge, however, please note that they are only available for units 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Special Arrangements
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This is a document from the Joint Council for Qualifications for Accessability Arrangements, Reasonable Adjustments & Special Consideration from 2010-2011 |
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