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Check how many hours of Driver CPC periodic training you鈥檝e done and which courses you鈥檝e attended.
Qualify as an HGV or bus driver, requalify if you used to drive an HGV or bus, get a provisional licence, take the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests.
To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV), bus or coach driver you need to:鈥�
If you鈥檙e returning to be an HGV or lorry driver, you must bring your鈥�
You do not need the full Driver Certificate of Professional Competence鈥�
You must get an 鈥榓nimal transportation certificate of competence鈥� if you鈥�
When you apply, you鈥檒l need to choose what category of provisional licence鈥�
You can book the part 1 theory test of the Driver Certificate of鈥�
You can book the part 2 case studies test of the Driver Certificate of鈥�
You must have passed the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence鈥�
When to take Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) periodic training if you're a lorry, bus or coach driver, how to find courses, and what happens if you miss your deadline.
You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep your鈥�
Your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification鈥�
All approved Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) courses鈥�
You must take one of these to your Driver Certificate of Professional鈥�
You鈥檒l get your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) card鈥�
If you miss your deadline, you cannot drive professionally until you鈥檝e鈥�
You need to apply for your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence鈥�
If you have a licence from another country, there are 2 ways to get a鈥�
Apply for a replacement Driver CPC card if yours is lost, stolen or damaged
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