Certificate of Professional Competence (Operators)
History and Background
The requirement for goods vehicle operators to show evidence of professional competence is contained in EU Directive 98/76/EC.
It states the minimum syllabus and exam format to be met, in order to obtain admission to the occupation of Road Transport Operator. these being:
- Of good repute
- Of appropriate financial standing
- Have a professionally competent member of staff
The requirements apply to road haulage transport, both National and International.
OCR Examinations Board
The OCR Examinations board has been empowered by the Department of Transport to set and administer the examinations to assess the professional competence of those wishing to enter the Road Transport Industry.
Hargreaves Training offers Road Haulage National and International CPC courses which are taught in a classroom environment in a block session.
Also available, for those who prefer to learn at home, is Hargreaves' own Home Study Manual.
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 simply by sitting Module 6 or 7 alone. This means that candidates who wish to obtain and International CPC from September 2004 must take the full international examinations.
This decision was made a number for 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.
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Courses Available
CPC National (Operator)CPC International (Operator)
CPC Examinations
CPC Home Study
