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 Opertating, Service Registration & Licencing
Other Hire & Reward Operations, Vechicle Selection, Weights & Dimentions, 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)
| CPC Training - Course Dates |
| CPC Courses including Accommodation |
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CPC Examinations |
Friday 6th June 2008 |
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Module 1 |
National Core (Multiple Choice) ... |
09:30 - 10:15 |
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Module 2 |
National Road Haulage (Multiple Choice)... |
10:45 - 11:45 |
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Module 3 |
National Passenger Transport (Multiple Choice)... |
10:45 - 11:45 |
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Module 4 |
National Road Haulage (Case Study) |
12:45 - 14:45 |
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Moduel 5 |
National Passenger Transport (Case Study) |
12:45 - 14:45 |
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Module 6 |
International Road Haulage (Direct Question Answers) |
15:15 - 16:15 |
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Module 7 |
International Passenger Transport (Direct Question Answers) |
15:15 - 16:15 |
Please note
These courses run from 0900 to 1700 hours approximately each day in the training suite at our Braintree premises. Ample free on-site parking
Examination fees are NOT INCLUDED in the above fees and are charged at cost:
Dates maybe subject to alteration:
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Freight National:
Unit 1 £12.50
Unit 2 £21.00
Unit 4 £36.50 |
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Freight International:
Unit 6 £30.00 |
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Passenger National:
Unit 1 £12.50
Unit 3 £21.00
Unit 5 £36.50 |
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Passenger International:
Unit 7 £30.00 |
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Exam Administration Charge:
£30.00 |
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Home Study:
Course Notes: Freight National £95.00 (no VAT)
Freight International £55.00 (no VAT)
Carriage: £6.50
Home Study Exam Administration charge: £75.00 |
Optional Extra:
Lunch can be booked at a cost of £5.00 per day per person.
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