Driver CPC Course: The Professional Driver

Professionalism. Safety. Compliance. Excellence.
This comprehensive Driver CPC training course — The Professional Driver — is designed to develop the skills, knowledge, and mindset required of today’s professional drivers. It focuses on safety, wellbeing, compliance, and industry standards, helping drivers perform their role confidently, efficiently, and responsibly.

Whether you’re new to the industry or completing your 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC, this course provides essential insight into the responsibilities and expectations of being a professional within the logistics and passenger transport sectors.

Course Overview:

This 7-hour interactive session covers key topics that define professionalism and compliance in modern transport operations:

1. Health and Safety at Work

• Understanding your legal duties under health and safety law

• Safe working practices on and off the vehicle

• Preventing workplace accidents and promoting a safety-first culture

2. Driver Safety and Wellbeing

• Managing fatigue, stress, and long working hours

• Staying alert and fit to drive

• Mental health awareness for drivers

3. Personal Health and Wellbeing

• Nutrition, exercise, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

• Managing shift patterns and sleep effectively

• Practical tips for improving physical and mental resilience

4. Employee Rights and Responsibilities

• Understanding employment rights, contracts, and obligations

• Roles and responsibilities within a transport operation

• Professional conduct and accountability

5. Preventing Criminality, Trafficking, and Illegal Immigrants

• How to identify and prevent stowaways or trafficking incidents

• Legal consequences and safeguarding best practices

• Secure loading, parking, and reporting procedures

6. Working Time Directive & Drivers’ Hours

• Understanding the Working Time Regulations and EU/GB driving hours

• Rest periods, breaks, and daily/weekly limits

• Managing compliance and avoiding infringements

7. Professional Driver & Company Issues

• Building positive relationships between drivers and management

• Communication, teamwork, and professionalism on the road

• Representing your company and the industry to a high standard

8. Self-Management

• Time management, personal organisation, and route planning

• Responsibility for vehicle checks and paperwork

• Maintaining a professional image and approach

9. Governance within the Logistics Industry

• Understanding the role of the DVSA, Traffic Commissioners, and enforcement bodies

• Operator licensing and compliance systems

• How governance shapes daily driver responsibilities

10. The Economic Environment

• The driver’s role in supporting business efficiency and sustainability

• Fuel economy, route efficiency, and environmental awareness

• Understanding how market forces affect the logistics industry

Who Should Attend:

• Professional HGV and PCV drivers

• New drivers working toward their 35-hour international Driver CPC requirement

• Transport managers and supervisors looking to refresh their knowledge

• Anyone committed to improving professionalism within logistics or passenger transport

Course Format:

• Duration: 7-hour (counts toward periodic international Driver CPC)

• Delivery: E-Learning-based

• Certificate: JAUPT-approved certificate issued upon completion

Why Choose This Course:

Comprehensive coverage of the modern driver’s role and responsibilities
Promotes safety, wellbeing, and compliance across all areas
Delivered by industry-experienced, JAUPT-approved trainers
Builds confidence, professionalism, and a positive company culture

COURSE CODE: international ICRS30902/475