Driver CPC FAQs

Yes you can, National Compliance Training is authorised to offer all of our Driver CPC courses online.

All of our online training sessions take place on Zoom. Sessions can be joined on mobile phone, tablet or computer. Sessions are fully interactive and trainers encourage interaction with drivers, group discussions and interactive polls are used throughout sessions to maximise driver involvement and reinforce learning.

We recommend downloading the free Zoom Workplace app when accessing via a mobile device.

Each day of training counts towards 7 hours of your mandatory 35 hours requirement.

Driver CPC cards are sent directly to the driver upon completion of the mandatory 35 hours of training.

Having ‘acquired rights’ means that you did not have to take the Driver CPC initial qualification because of your existing driving experience.

You still need to take periodic training, but there are set deadlines.

Drivers of coaches, lorries and buses must by law hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, otherwise known as a Driver CPC. Without it, you’re not allowed to drive professionally at all.  It’s the case now that if you undertake your professional HGV, bus or coach training, then you will need to get a Driver CPC as part of your qualification. But that wasn’t always the case, and that’s why we have grandfather rights or acquired rights.

It is a legal requirement to hold a Drivers CPC card.  Failure to hold a valid and current CPC when driving will result in a fine of £1000. You can also get fined £50 for not carrying your driver CPC card.

Since November 2024, there are two types of Driver CPC qualification in the UK: National and International. Here are the key differences:

National Driver CPC:

• Designed for drivers who only operate within the UK
• Allows flexible 3.5-hour training sessions
• Permits up to 12 hours of e-learning as part of the required 35 hours
• Must still complete 35 hours total every 5 years
• Only valid for driving professionally within UK borders

International Driver CPC:

• Required for drivers who operate outside the UK
• Training must be completed in 7-hour sessions
• All 35 hours must be classroom-based training
• Valid for both UK and international driving
• Maintains the traditional Driver CPC format

Important Note: At National Compliance Training, all our periodic CPC courses are International standard so are fully valid for both National and International Driver CPC hours. This means you can use our training towards either qualification, giving you complete flexibility in your professional development. Choose the qualification that best suits your driving needs while enjoying the same high-quality training from our expert instructors.

Yes, all our Driver CPC periodic training courses are fully valid for both National and International CPC requirements. When you complete any of our JAUPT-approved courses:

• The training hours count towards either qualification
• You can mix and match our courses to suit your needs
• Your hours are recorded with DVSA for both National and International CPC
• You maintain maximum flexibility in your career options
• Your qualification remains valid if you switch between UK-only and international driving

This means you don’t need to worry about taking separate courses for National or International CPC – our training covers both. Whether you’re currently driving only in the UK or plan to work internationally in the future, your training hours with us will always count towards your required 35 hours of periodic training.