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All course material is now updated and each module is a more advance driver cpc course with up to date information on new rules and regulations with-in Ireland and the EU as a whole.
Important update for Driver CPC Card Application
Driver CPC – it will be illegal to drive without your CPC card from the 10th of september 2014, so please note the importance of completing all modules before then,
The information below may assist CPC applicants in their understanding of acquired rights, how to track their progress, resolve certain issues and apply for their CPC card.
CPC ‘Acquired rights’ Drivers
Drivers who obtained their bus licence on or before the 9th September 2008, or their truck licence on or before 9th September 2009, were automatically entitled to Driver CPC. This is called ‘acquired rights’.
Tracking Your Progress on the ‘MYCPC’ Portal
Drivers can access their training records online through the ‘MYCPC’ portal, which can be accessed through the RSA website – www.rsa.ie. Please follow the links for ‘Professional drivers’ which will direct you through to the Driver CPC homepage or alternatively use the direct link :
https://cpc.rsa.ie/live/CPCDriverportal
To register as a user on this portal you will need the following information:
? Driver Number
? Date of Birth
? Email address (must be unique to each individual driver)
Reasons why you may experience problems when logging on to the ‘MYCPC’ portal.
? Driving Licence/Driver number ( Non Irish licence holders are currently not eligible to access portal)
? Email address (email address must be unique to the user – the same email address cannot be used for more than one driver)
? Date of birth – please ensure that you input in the correct format – ddmmyyyy
If any of the above details are incorrect you will not be able to register your account. When you have successfully registered, you will be issued with a password (via email) which will enable you to log on to the ‘MYCPC’ portal.
Please note that passwords are automatically generated and cannot be changed. Therefore in order to avoid errors when entering your password, we advise that you ‘copy and paste’ the password from the email to the log in screen.
‘Non-Compliant records’
Drivers are required to complete one day of periodic training per year. Those who were late completing training and subsequently completed more than one training day in any training year will have a ‘non-compliant’ record. Drivers are required to email ([email protected]) or write to the Driver Education Unit, RSA and advise of the reason they were late in completing their training. The Driver Education Unit will then be in a position to correct the drivers training record.
Applying For Your CPC Card
Drivers with ‘acquired rights’ are required to complete 1 day of periodic training per year in each 5 year training cycle (35 hours) before qualifying for their CPC Card. When all 5 training days have been completed (6 if you hold both bus and truck categories) qualified drivers can apply for their CPC Card by either method listed below:
1. Drivers who have a Digital Tachograph card can give permission to the RSA to use their image and signature from their Digital Tachograph card for their Driver Qualification card. These drivers will receive their CPC cards by the 10th September. Drivers wishing to avail of this should text the following information to 51444 ‘Driver number’ <space> ‘Y’ <space> ‘surname’ (please ensure to follow this format and to insert the space in between each item). Alternatively you can log on to the ‘MYCPC’ portal at www.rsa.ie and tick the highlighted box to give your approval to the RSA to use your information.
2. Drivers that do not have a Digital Tachograph card will need to complete a ‘Driver Qualification Card Application Form’ and return it to the Driver Education Unit in the RSA with a passport photograph (Drivers with Non Irish licence will also need to send a photocopy of licence with the application). Application forms are available from Prestige Skill Training Venues, Log onto www.drivercpcgalway.com for a list of training venues or Call Michelle on 087, Motor Tax Offices or by contacting the RSA – [email protected].
Penalties for non-compliance
If you are a professional driver and you do not have a CPC or cannot show that you have a Driver CPC you are breaking the law and could be liable to penalties as follows:
? Falsifying documentation -fine up to €5,000
? Driving without a valid Driver CPC – fine of €2,000
? If you or an employer permit another driver, who does not have a valid Driver CPC, to drive a relevant vehicle you/they could be liable for a fine up to €5,000
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What is Driver CPC ?
Driver CPC was introduced across the EU in 2008 for professional bus drivers and 2009 for professional truck drivers to set and maintain high standards of road safety, health and safety and driving among professional drivers of buses and trucks.
Three key aims:
The Driver CPC and you.
Professional drivers fall into two categories from a Driver CPC perspective:
If you got your bus licence on or before the 9 September 2008, or your truck licence on or before 9 September 2009, you are automatically entitled to Driver CPC. This is called “acquired rights”.
To keep your Driver CPC, you must do 35 hours of periodic training over the next five years.
Training is on a one-day-per-year basis.
Periodic training is compulsory and will help you be:
Training is provided in RSA-approved training centres by approved trainer providers.
If you don't qualify for 'acquired rights' for Driver CPC.
If you had your bus licence on or after 10 September 2008 or your truck licence on or after 10 September 2009 you don’t qualify for acquired rights.
To become a professional bus or truck driver you must pass:
Test locations
The Driver CPC bus/truck test and practical test can be carried out in any existing bus/truck test location. But not every type of vehicle can be tested at all centres. Find out which type of vehicle that can be tested in each test centre.
Theory tests
The new Driver CPC theory tests are part of the new Driver CPC process, which is mandatory for all new professional drivers.
Step 1: Drivers must first pass the learner permit theory test and obtain their learner permit as normal.
Step 2: Drivers then must take pass theory tests.
Each stage takes two hours and it's possible to take both tests on the same day. Prometric Ireland, which runs the learner permit theory test, also carries out the Driver CPC theory tests. It costs €70 each.
The CPC practical test
This test is conducted in the driving test centre and is usually taken directly after the driving test. A vehicle is required for this session. It is a practical knowledge test lasting 30 minutes.
It covers areas such as
Booking a test
Driver CPC theory test: Lo-call: 1890 60 61 06 or go to www.theorytest.ie.
Driver CPC driving and practical test: Lo-call: 1890 50 60 80 or go the RSA’s online booking facility.
If you wish, you can attend training in RSA-approved training centres to help you prepare for your Driver CPC examination.
Proof of certification
Drivers with acquired rights: Your licence will have an issue date before the Spetember deadlines in the relevant category as proof of your acquired rights. When you complete your periodic training, you will be issued with a Driver CPC qualification card.
New drivers:
When you have passed the two Driver CPC theory tests, the driving test and practical test you will be issued with a Driver CPC qualification card.
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Exemptions: "Remember ignorance is not a defence in law"
We would advise if you feel that you are exempt from the Driver CPC that you contact the RSA yourself and that you get your exemption in writing plus also consult your Solicitor and your Insurance company of the same.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
IRELAND COMPARED TO SOME EU COUNTRIES
As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span. In Ireland we signed up to have 7 hours of Driver CPC training legaly completed each year compared to some other countries they had five years to get all 35 hours training completed.
Why train?
Driver education brings with it multiple benefits:
Professional benefits
This new training requirement fundamentally changes how professional drivers acquire and retain their qualifications. Driver CPC will change the perception that to become a bus or truck driver you just need to pass a test. Rather, it will be seen as a profession that requires ongoing training and skill development.
Course content
There are six training modules in total, each lasting seven hours, with additional reading material to cover specific areas.
Modules:
Driver CPC training centres
RSA-approved trainers provide training in over 220 centres throughout Ireland. As well as giving drivers a wide choice of locations, it helps keep standards high and facilitates a competitive marketplace.
The RSA monitors training standards of all trainers to ensure a high standard. To be approved by the RSA, training centres must provide evidence of quality standards in relation to:
Driver CPC – it will be illegal to drive without your CPC card from the 10th of september 2014, so please note the importance of completing all modules before then,
The information below may assist CPC applicants in their understanding of acquired rights, how to track their progress, resolve certain issues and apply for their CPC card.
CPC ‘Acquired rights’ Drivers
Drivers who obtained their bus licence on or before the 9th September 2008, or their truck licence on or before 9th September 2009, were automatically entitled to Driver CPC. This is called ‘acquired rights’.
Tracking Your Progress on the ‘MYCPC’ Portal
Drivers can access their training records online through the ‘MYCPC’ portal, which can be accessed through the RSA website – www.rsa.ie. Please follow the links for ‘Professional drivers’ which will direct you through to the Driver CPC homepage or alternatively use the direct link :
https://cpc.rsa.ie/live/CPCDriverportal
To register as a user on this portal you will need the following information:
? Driver Number
? Date of Birth
? Email address (must be unique to each individual driver)
Reasons why you may experience problems when logging on to the ‘MYCPC’ portal.
? Driving Licence/Driver number ( Non Irish licence holders are currently not eligible to access portal)
? Email address (email address must be unique to the user – the same email address cannot be used for more than one driver)
? Date of birth – please ensure that you input in the correct format – ddmmyyyy
If any of the above details are incorrect you will not be able to register your account. When you have successfully registered, you will be issued with a password (via email) which will enable you to log on to the ‘MYCPC’ portal.
Please note that passwords are automatically generated and cannot be changed. Therefore in order to avoid errors when entering your password, we advise that you ‘copy and paste’ the password from the email to the log in screen.
‘Non-Compliant records’
Drivers are required to complete one day of periodic training per year. Those who were late completing training and subsequently completed more than one training day in any training year will have a ‘non-compliant’ record. Drivers are required to email ([email protected]) or write to the Driver Education Unit, RSA and advise of the reason they were late in completing their training. The Driver Education Unit will then be in a position to correct the drivers training record.
Applying For Your CPC Card
Drivers with ‘acquired rights’ are required to complete 1 day of periodic training per year in each 5 year training cycle (35 hours) before qualifying for their CPC Card. When all 5 training days have been completed (6 if you hold both bus and truck categories) qualified drivers can apply for their CPC Card by either method listed below:
1. Drivers who have a Digital Tachograph card can give permission to the RSA to use their image and signature from their Digital Tachograph card for their Driver Qualification card. These drivers will receive their CPC cards by the 10th September. Drivers wishing to avail of this should text the following information to 51444 ‘Driver number’ <space> ‘Y’ <space> ‘surname’ (please ensure to follow this format and to insert the space in between each item). Alternatively you can log on to the ‘MYCPC’ portal at www.rsa.ie and tick the highlighted box to give your approval to the RSA to use your information.
2. Drivers that do not have a Digital Tachograph card will need to complete a ‘Driver Qualification Card Application Form’ and return it to the Driver Education Unit in the RSA with a passport photograph (Drivers with Non Irish licence will also need to send a photocopy of licence with the application). Application forms are available from Prestige Skill Training Venues, Log onto www.drivercpcgalway.com for a list of training venues or Call Michelle on 087, Motor Tax Offices or by contacting the RSA – [email protected].
Penalties for non-compliance
If you are a professional driver and you do not have a CPC or cannot show that you have a Driver CPC you are breaking the law and could be liable to penalties as follows:
? Falsifying documentation -fine up to €5,000
? Driving without a valid Driver CPC – fine of €2,000
? If you or an employer permit another driver, who does not have a valid Driver CPC, to drive a relevant vehicle you/they could be liable for a fine up to €5,000
__________________________________________________
What is Driver CPC ?
Driver CPC was introduced across the EU in 2008 for professional bus drivers and 2009 for professional truck drivers to set and maintain high standards of road safety, health and safety and driving among professional drivers of buses and trucks.
Three key aims:
- Ensuring all professional drivers have good driving and safety standards and that those standards are maintained throughout their career
- Creating a common standard for the training and testing of drivers throughout the EU
- Reducing fatalities and serious injuries on Irish roads. The RSA’s target is for Ireland to have one of the lowest casualty rates in Europe.
The Driver CPC and you.
Professional drivers fall into two categories from a Driver CPC perspective:
- those who were already working as professional drivers when the scheme was put in place, and
- those who are new to the profession.
If you got your bus licence on or before the 9 September 2008, or your truck licence on or before 9 September 2009, you are automatically entitled to Driver CPC. This is called “acquired rights”.
To keep your Driver CPC, you must do 35 hours of periodic training over the next five years.
Training is on a one-day-per-year basis.
Periodic training is compulsory and will help you be:
- A better and safer driver
- More environmentally aware and cost conscious
- Physically healthier
Training is provided in RSA-approved training centres by approved trainer providers.
If you don't qualify for 'acquired rights' for Driver CPC.
If you had your bus licence on or after 10 September 2008 or your truck licence on or after 10 September 2009 you don’t qualify for acquired rights.
To become a professional bus or truck driver you must pass:
- Two-hour multiple choice theory test
- Two-hour case study theory test
- 90-minute driving test
- 30-minute practical test.
Test locations
The Driver CPC bus/truck test and practical test can be carried out in any existing bus/truck test location. But not every type of vehicle can be tested at all centres. Find out which type of vehicle that can be tested in each test centre.
Theory tests
The new Driver CPC theory tests are part of the new Driver CPC process, which is mandatory for all new professional drivers.
Step 1: Drivers must first pass the learner permit theory test and obtain their learner permit as normal.
Step 2: Drivers then must take pass theory tests.
- Test 1 - 100 multiple choice question (61 correct answers needed to pass)
- Test 2 - 3 case studies are short scenarios that describe various situations a driver might face. There are 15 questions in each case study (45 in total). To pass, you must correctly answer 28 of the 45 quesitons - a minimum of 5 questions on each case study.
Each stage takes two hours and it's possible to take both tests on the same day. Prometric Ireland, which runs the learner permit theory test, also carries out the Driver CPC theory tests. It costs €70 each.
The CPC practical test
This test is conducted in the driving test centre and is usually taken directly after the driving test. A vehicle is required for this session. It is a practical knowledge test lasting 30 minutes.
It covers areas such as
- safety
- passenger comfort
- legal matters relating to driving
- vehicle loading and stability
- ability to deal with an emergency
- physical risks involved in driving
Booking a test
Driver CPC theory test: Lo-call: 1890 60 61 06 or go to www.theorytest.ie.
Driver CPC driving and practical test: Lo-call: 1890 50 60 80 or go the RSA’s online booking facility.
If you wish, you can attend training in RSA-approved training centres to help you prepare for your Driver CPC examination.
Proof of certification
Drivers with acquired rights: Your licence will have an issue date before the Spetember deadlines in the relevant category as proof of your acquired rights. When you complete your periodic training, you will be issued with a Driver CPC qualification card.
New drivers:
When you have passed the two Driver CPC theory tests, the driving test and practical test you will be issued with a Driver CPC qualification card.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Exemptions: "Remember ignorance is not a defence in law"
We would advise if you feel that you are exempt from the Driver CPC that you contact the RSA yourself and that you get your exemption in writing plus also consult your Solicitor and your Insurance company of the same.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
IRELAND COMPARED TO SOME EU COUNTRIES
As part of the Driver CPC qualification, both existing and new professional drivers of buses and trucks must undergo 35 hours of specialised training over a five-year time span. In Ireland we signed up to have 7 hours of Driver CPC training legaly completed each year compared to some other countries they had five years to get all 35 hours training completed.
Why train?
Driver education brings with it multiple benefits:
- Better safety
- Lower running costs
- Greener driving
Professional benefits
This new training requirement fundamentally changes how professional drivers acquire and retain their qualifications. Driver CPC will change the perception that to become a bus or truck driver you just need to pass a test. Rather, it will be seen as a profession that requires ongoing training and skill development.
Course content
There are six training modules in total, each lasting seven hours, with additional reading material to cover specific areas.
Modules:
- Control of the vehicle and eco-driving techniques
- Minimising risks and managing emergencies in the transport industry
- Health and safety for the professional driver
- Role of the professional driver in the transport industry
- The professional truck driver
- The professional bus driver
Driver CPC training centres
RSA-approved trainers provide training in over 220 centres throughout Ireland. As well as giving drivers a wide choice of locations, it helps keep standards high and facilitates a competitive marketplace.
The RSA monitors training standards of all trainers to ensure a high standard. To be approved by the RSA, training centres must provide evidence of quality standards in relation to:
- Premises
- Trainer qualifications
- Records management
- Policies
