CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence)

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Nightfreight Training Services

Sandringham Court

Network 65 Business Park

Burnley

Lancashire

BB11 5RQ

WWW.nightfreight.co.uk

CPC

Introduction

To become a road haulage or passenger transport operator an individual is required by law to hold an operator's licence. As part of the procedure for obtaining and retaining this licence the individual must show that he/she is "professionally competent". If he/she is not eligible for "grandfather rights" then this is shown by either the possession of recognised professional qualifications or the holding of a Certificate of Professional Competence.

The Certificate of Professional Competence (C.P.C.) is a Department of Transport recognised qualification designed to show that the individual has attained a set level of knowledge in the major areas of his/her profession. Examinations to obtain the qualification are set and administered by the O.C.R. at various approved centres throughout the country. They are held four times a year with results published four to six weeks after.

Nightfreight Training Services has been running C.P.C. courses and has been an approved C.P.C. examinations centre since 1987. Courses cover both National and International qualifications.

If you are interested in taking the C.P.C. examination, read the rest of this brochure then contact our administration staff at Nightfreight Training Services to book on the course of your choice.

THE C.P.C. EXAMINATION

The C.P.C. examination set by the O.C.R. covers a large amount of information and it offers a rigorous test of knowledge. The examination paper consists of "multiple choice" questions where the student is required to tick the appropriate box on the answer sheet, and a case study.

The examination is divided into modules reflecting the different aspects of the qualification. These are as follows:-

MODULE 1 (THE CORE EXAMINATION) for both Freight National and Passenger National. There are 20 questions in 30 minutes. (70% pass mark required)

MODULE 2 (FREIGHT NATIONAL) 40 questions in 60 minutes. (70% pass mark required)

MODULE 4 (CASE STUDY) 90 minutes.(50% pass mark required)

MODULE 6 (FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL)

10-12 Questions - written answers.

3 Questions - short written response. (50% pass mark required)

An individual would sit the relevant modules for his/her particular C.P.C. Therefore Freight National C.P.C. would require the student to sit Modules 1, 2 and 4, and the International C.P.C. requires Module 6. A student can sit National and International examinations on the same day. Results are usually released within six weeks of the examination.

TRAINING COURSES

Nightfreight Training Services aims to provide the type of course that most suits the student's needs. To this end a student can choose from the following course types:-

FREIGHT NATIONAL

BLOCK COURSE

The standard block course runs from the Thursday to Friday (exam day). They are run at Nightfreight Training Services' at Burnley and other locations throughout the UK involve intense in-depth study of all aspects examined in the C.P.C.

The advantage of the block course is that is allows an individual to devote himself/herself full time to his/her studies without distraction. Lecturers and course staff are also easily available to help with queries or revision.

FREIGHT INTERNATIONAL

BLOCK COURSE

The standard block course for Freight International runs immediately before the Freight National course. It lasts for three days and follows the same format as the National course. It offers in depth coverage of all aspects of International movement covered in the C.P.C. Freight International syllabus.

As dates for these courses vary it is best to ring up and check before booking.

SYLLABUS

MODULE NUMBER TITLE

1. INTRODUCTION

2. STRUCTURE OF LAW

3. BUSINESS AND COMPANY LAW

4. SOCIAL LEGISLATION - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

5. SOCIAL LEGISLATION - SOCIAL SECURITY

6. SOCIAL LEGISLATION - DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

7. SOCIAL LEGISLATION - HEALTH AND SAFETY

8. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES

9. COMMERCIAL CONDUCT OF THE BUSINESS

10. GENERAL INSURANCE

11. GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

12. PLANNED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

13. TAXATION

14. MARKETING

15. VEHICLE COSTING

16. METHODS OF OPERATING

17. OPERATOR LICENSING

18. WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS OF VEHICLES AND LOADS

19. VEHICLE SELECTION

20. SAFE LOADING OF VEHICLES AND TRANSIT OF GOODS

21. MECHANICAL CONDITIONS - PLATING AND TESTING

22. MECHANICAL CONDITIONS - CONSTRUCTION AND USE REGULATIONS

23. MECHANICAL CONDITIONS - LIGHTING REGULATIONS

24. MECHANICAL CONDITIONS - FLEET INSPECTION AND ROADSIDE CHECKS

25. DRIVERS' HOURS AND RECORDS - BASIC REQUIREMENTS

26. DRIVERS' HOURS AND RECORDS - RECORDS

27. DRIVER LICENSING

28. SPEED LIMITS AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS

29. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT PROCEDURE

30. COMPULSORY VEHICLE, GOODS AND PASSENGER INSURANCE

MODULES 1-11 O.C.R. MODULE 1 SYLLABUS

MODULES 12-30 O.C.R. MODULE 2 SYLLABUS

ADMINISTRATION DETAILS

Students will be provided with stationery relevant to the course and will receive their own copies of C.P.C. student notes.

Those students who have a long distance to travel can be accommodated locally at very reasonable costs. Nightfreight Training Services will book accommodation as required and add costs to the course fees.

Please contact the administration team for course prices and availability.

Tele: 01282 420358.

mailto:training@nightfreight.co.uk