Professional lorry, bus and coach drivers must complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years to keep their Driver CPC valid. At National Compliance Training you can complete all 35 hours through five different JAUPT-approved 7-hour courses, delivered remotely by a live trainer, at £46 per course including all JAUPT upload fees. That is £230 for the full 35 hours, with your hours uploaded to DVSA after each course.
How the 35 hours works
Periodic Driver CPC training is completed in blocks of at least 7 hours. Each completed course is uploaded to DVSA and recorded against your licence, and once you reach 35 hours within your five-year cycle, DVSA issues your new Driver Qualification Card (DQC) automatically. You can spread the courses across your cycle or complete them in a short series; many drivers who have left it late complete all five courses across consecutive weeks.
Complete all 35 hours with our five courses
Because each 7-hour course must cover different content, you need five distinct courses to make up a full 35 hours. We run five, so you can complete the entire requirement with one provider:
- Driver Compliance — drivers’ hours, tachographs and the rules that keep you and your operator legal
- Accident Awareness and Prevention — understanding why accidents happen and how to avoid them
- Traffic Law Incidents and Vulnerable Road Users — the law on incidents, plus cyclists and pedestrians
- First Aid Awareness — emergency response for drivers
- Customer Care and Health & Safety — professional conduct and staying safe on the job
Each course runs as a live, trainer-led remote session, counts as 7 hours of periodic training, and costs £46 including course and JAUPT fees. We are a JAUPT-approved centre (centre number AC02364).
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All five Driver CPC courses run regularly as live remote sessions. £46 per 7-hour course, JAUPT fees included, hours uploaded to DVSA after each session.
When do my hours need to be completed?
Your deadline is printed on your current DQC. All 35 hours must be completed before that date for your new card to be issued in time. DVSA recommends not leaving training until the final weeks: cards are normally produced quickly once your 35th hour is uploaded, but you cannot legally drive professionally with an expired DQC while you wait.
Who needs periodic Driver CPC?
Drivers of lorries over 3.5 tonnes (category C and C1) and buses or coaches (category D and D1) driving professionally need a valid Driver CPC. Exemptions are limited and specific, such as driving the vehicle for personal use, or in certain circumstances where driving is not your main activity. If you are unsure, our guide to what CPC training is explains who the rules cover, and GOV.UK carries the full exemption list.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do all 35 hours with one provider?
Yes. Because we run five different JAUPT-approved 7-hour courses, you can complete your entire 35-hour requirement with us. The rule to watch is that repeating the same course within a five-year cycle normally only counts once; five different courses avoids that entirely.
Can I complete the 35 hours online?
Our courses are delivered as live, trainer-led remote sessions, which count in full towards your periodic training. You attend from home or your depot via a video link, with a real trainer, on a scheduled date.
How quickly are my hours uploaded to DVSA?
We upload your hours after each completed course, with the upload fee included in the £46 price. You can check your recorded hours at any time on GOV.UK’s “check your Driver CPC” service.
What happens if my DQC expires before I finish?
You must stop driving professionally until your remaining hours are completed and your new card is issued. You can still drive for personal use. If your deadline is close, booking a run of consecutive courses is the fastest route back to compliance.
Do the courses involve a test?
No. Periodic Driver CPC training is attendance-based, with no exam. You need to attend the full 7 hours for the course to count.
This page was updated in October 2026 by National Compliance Training. Regulations change, so always check the latest guidance from DVSA and GOV.UK for the current position.