Initial CPC
What is MOD 2 & MOD 4 CPC, and who needs it?
The implementation date for LGV’s is the 10th September 2009, and for PCV is the 10th September 2008.
- Drivers who qualified for their LGV (C1, C, C+E) after the 10th September 2009* do require the Initial Drivers CPC.
- Drivers who qualified for their PCV (D1, D, D+E) after the 10th September 2008* do require the Initial Drivers CPC.
*Drivers who passed their car test before 1st January 1997 do not require the initial CPC for Large Goods Vehicles.
* Drivers who passed their car test before 1st January 1997 do still require the initial CPC for Passenger Vehicles.
All drivers who are driving vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, or with 9 or more passenger seats; are required to do the Periodic CPC (as well as the initial where applicable) – 35 Hours of CPC training every five years.
Additionally, those drivers who passed:
- Their CAT B (car) test before 1st January 1997 do not require the initial CPC for Large Goods Vehicles.
- Their CAT B (car) test before 1st January 1997 do still require the initial CPC for Passenger Vehicles.
Where can you complete MOD 4 training?
Our Mod 4 courses are available for you to complete at three of our training depots which include locations in Portsmouth, Southampton and Reading.
