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National and International
The Goods Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Act 1995 was designed to implement EC Directives 96/26EC and subordinate legislation with regard to the occupation of road haulage operations.
The regulations state that an operator who seeks a standard National or International Licence MUST satisfy the Licensing Authority that he/she is either professionally competent or employs someone as a transport manager who is professionally competent and is of good repute.
In this context, only an INDIVIDUAL PERSON can be professionally competent and to become this, the person must pass the CPC examinations set by the Oxford, Cambridge and Royal Society of Arts, Examinations Board (OCR). The examination for a National CPC consists of three modules (with a further module to cover International Operations). All three (or four if also taking the International exam) are set on the same day.
To attain a CPC, ALL candidates must pass or have passed the core module 1. Freight National is achieved after additionally passing modules 2 and 4, or passing modules 1, 2 and 4 together. Freight International is achieved by holding passes in modules 1, 2 and 4 and additionally passing module 6; or, passing modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 together. Passenger National is achieved by holding module 1 and passing modules 3 and 5; or, passing modules 1, 3 and 5 together. Passenger International is achieved by holding modules 1, 3 and 5 and passing module 7; or, passing modules 1, 3, 5 and 7 together.
The examinations take place four times a year in March, June, September and December. (Twice a year for International Passenger)
A separate examination is required in order to obtain a passenger (bus and coach) operators licence. Courses for these are arranged according to demand.
Updating from pre-October 1999 National to International certificates
Candidates who achieved their National Certificate prior to October 1999 can no longer upgrade to an International Certificate by simply sitting Module 6 or 7 alone. This means that candidates who wish to obtain the International CPC from September 2004 must take the full international examinations.
This decision was made a number of years ago, when the format of the qualification significantly changed to include case study papers. The decision to make this change was taken by the Transport Qualification Committee, made up, in part by representatives from industry and professional bodies including the Road Haulage Association and the Department of Transport.
CPC Training Courses include :
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Civil, commercial and fiscal law |
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Social law
(industrial relations - social security - discrimination in employment - Health and Safety at Work Act etc.) |
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Business and financial management of the undertaking |
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Access to the market |
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Technical standards of operation (weights and dimensions of vehicles and loads - safe loading of vehicles and transit of goods - plating and testing - Construction and Use Regulations etc.) |
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Hours of work and keeping of records for drivers |
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Road safety |
CPC EXAMINATION SYLLABUS
The National Freight Syllabus is divided into three modules - 1, 2 and 4, a Case Study.
The National Passenger Syllabus is divided into three modules- 1,3 and 5, a Case Study.
Module 1 Syllabus
Structure of Law, Business and Company Law
Social Legislation, Financial Management Techniques
Commercial Conduct of Business, General Insurance
Vehicle Maintenance
Module 2 Syllabus
General Traffic Regulations, Vehicle Taxation
Marketing, Commercial Conduct of Business
Methods of Operating, Operator Licensing
Weights & Dimensions of Vehicle, Vehicle Selection
Safety of Loads, Mechanical Condition
Drivers Hours and Records, Vocational Driving Licences
Speed Limits, Traffic Accident Procedure
Vehicle & Goods Insurance
Module 3 & 5 Syllabus PCV
Introduction, PCV Conduct, Taxation, Marketing
Financial Management, Commercial Conduct of Business, Methods of Operating, Service Registration & Licencing
Other Hire & Reward Operations, Vehicle Selection, Weights & Dimensions, Mechanical Conditions
Driver Hours & Records, Driving Licences, Speed Limits, Traffic Accident Procedure
Insurance, Route Planning, Mock Examinations
Structure of Law, Business & Company Law, Industrial Relations, Social Security
Discrimination in Employment, Health & Safety, Financial Management Techniques
Financial Management Techniques, Commercial Conduct of Business, Business Taxation Module 4 Syllabus
Consists of a case study taken from the syllabus in Modules 1 and 2
The International Freight Syllabus consists of Module 6 which includes a case study.
Module 6 Syllabus
Import/Export Procedure, Community Transit System
Customs Documentation, Road Permits & Tariffs
Drivers Hours of Work & The Tachograph, Vehicle & Goods Insurance
Vehicle Costing, Route Planning
Technical Standards of Operating, Road Traffic Regulations
Module 7 Syllabus PCV
Introduction to PCV International, Driver Hours & Records, Operator Licencing
Types of Operation, Regulation & Agreements, Document Requirements
Financial Requirements, Speeds & Weights, Insurance
Route Planning, Answers & Guidance
Examination
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 centres. Novadata is an approved OCR examination centre.
The OCR examination for the National Freight syllabus consists of Modules 1 and 2 (multi-choice questions) and Module 4 (case study).
The OCR examination for the International Freight syllabus consists of Module 6 (short response questions and a case study).
The OCR examination for the National PCV syllabus consists of Modules 1 and 3 (multi-choice questions) and Module 5 (case study)
The OCR examination for the International PCV syllabus consists of Module 7 (short response questions and a case study)
Complimentary Light lunch & refreshments are provided.  (For full day attendees only)
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Examination Fees:
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| 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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