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If you run a CPC training centre, contact us about the CPC Data Manager application that we have created. The system manages the entire Driver Check In, creates the CSV bulk upload file, issues driver reminders, driver certificates of attendance and includes management reports to better enable the training centre to manage the on-going training.

Contact us here for more details about the system and how to buy this piece of software for your centre.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL BUS, TRUCK AND COACH DRIVERS
Driver CPC is a new dimension for the transport industry in Ireland. Driver CPC puts in place on-going, PERIODIC training for all professional Bus and Truck drivers in line with what has historically been happening in other EU states. The implementation of the EU Directive signifies the importance of professional drivers to the economy and to the EU as a whole and illustrates the need for the profession of driving to be put on an equal standing with other professions in the workplace.

There are other CPC’s related to the transport industry such as the Transport Manager CPC which covers areas such as setting up a transport business, financial management and vehicle maintenance. Transport Manager CPC is separate from Driver CPC and you will require both if you are a Transport Manager and a Professional Driver. The main focus of Driver CPC is on the driver and it covers areas such as Road Safety, Health and Safety of the Driver and Eco – driving, among others.

The Road Safety Authority implemented Driver CPC for Buses on the 10th September 2008 and are currently at the final stages of implementing Driver CPC for Trucks from the 10th September 2009. All new bus and truck drivers will have to pass 2 two hour theory tests and a 30 minute practical test as well as the current driving test in order to obtain Driver CPC after these dates. The theory tests and the practical test are developed to ensure the applicant has a comprehensive knowledge of the Rules of the Road and of the skills and professionalism to be a full time driver of a bus and truck. On passing all examinations a driver will be issued with a Driver CPC Qualification Card which they will require in addition to their driving licence.

If you hold a full bus licence on or before the 10th of September 2008;
If you hold a full truck licence on or before the 10th of September 2009,

you will NOT be required to sit the extra tests, however you will have to do ONE day of training PER YEAR over the following FIVE years to ensure you retain your Driver CPC. The licence you have at present identifies that you have either a bus or truck licence and this is evidence that you have a valid Driver CPC. On completion of your 5 years of training you will then be issued with a Driver CPC Qualification Card.

There are SIX training modules in total, each of SEVEN hours duration with additional reading material to cover specific areas.

The titles of the modules are;

1. Control of the Vehicle and Eco Driving Techniques.
2. Minimising Risks and Managing Emergencies in the Transport Industry.
3. Health and Safety for the Professional Driver.
4. Role of the Professional Driver in the Transport Industry.
5. The Professional Truck Driver.
6. The Professional Bus Driver.

The FIRST FOUR modules are common to both CPC Bus and CPC Truck drivers. The remainder are vehicle specific modules. Drivers MUST do each of the first FOUR modules, one per annum and additionally MUST do one or BOTH of the other vehicle specific modules.

EXAMPLE:

• A Bus driver MUST do modules 1 through 4 and also module 6
• A Truck driver MUST do modules 1 through 4 and also module 5
• A driver who wishes to hold a CPC for BOTH bus and truck must do all SIX modules, spread over 5 years periodic training.

Our promise to you, our customer.

• We will NOT cancel any course due to lack of numbers. If we schedule a course and you sign up, you can rest assured that course will take place and you won't be cancelled, even if you are the only one on the course!
• Most of our trainers are themselves truck and coach drivers, with many years experience both in Ireland and on the continent. Between all our trainers, we have logged over 150 years of continental coach driving, not to mention vast experience on trucks.
• You will not be lectured to by people who have no practical experience in trucks or coaches.
• We will try to ensure that your course is of maximum benefit to you and that even the most experienced drivers will still learn something on the day.

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TRAINING SYSTEMS
AgriData Ltd is an approved RSA CPC training centre, with purpose built offices and training rooms capable of delivering high quality CPC driver training courses in-house.

What does our Training Cover and what extras can be included?

1. Driver CPC Course Material Pack

2. Dedicated, qualified trainers for each module

3. Module completion certificate at the end of each training day.

4. Proper Lunch Facilities in-house.

5. The benefit of having trainers with over 150 Years combined experience in the industry, both in Europe and Ireland.

6. We can also manage your entire periodic training schedule going forward for you. Simply sign up for on-going periodic training and we will organize courses for you, send you reminders and updates and keep you fully informed as to your current CPC periodic training status with us. Our internal database will keep track of the modules you have done and the modules you still need to do to maintain your CPC periodic training.

Contact us TODAY for your training needs. €75 is the cost of any module (€80 including full lunch) and you can pay by Credit / Debit card, Cheque or Cash.  We do Bulk discounts if you wish to sign up for more than 2 years CPC periodic training.

CALL NOW ON 062 - 54900 and keep up to date with this very important piece of legislation.