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Driver CPC: get it right
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I read with interest comments from the panel regarding the Driver CPC (CM 21 February). It appears that a number of them have got their wires crossed, namely Paul Arthurton, Nick Matthews and John Bell.
Paul Arthurton states: "I've already got a CPC so why should I have to have another." This is a common response from a managing director or transport manager alike.
Granted there is confusion over the name National Transport Managers' CPC / Driver CPC, but as the panel should know, one has nothing to do with the other. The Driver CPC periodic training will be ongoing throughout a driver's career. The managers' CPC has no compulsory follow-up training once all modules have been achieved.
Nick Matthews says: "The objective is to get the first seven hours of the required 35 hours completed this year in a bid to spread the workload and cost."
First of all, it's good that Nick is well aware of the Driver CPC, because in my experience many firms are devoid of any knowledge in this new legislation. However, is Nick clear on 10 September 2009 starting date for trucks?
There is no point at all in training drivers for the Driver CPC before this date. Unfortunately, the training that Nick is referring to will not count towards the driver's periodic training and will not advance them towards their Driver CPC card.
Clearly, if Nick wants to do some training, that's fine and welcomed, but it will not be considered by JAUFT as periodic training.
Finally, John Bell says: "Lawyers have suggested that the employers write a clause into staff contracts stating that employees must pay back the cost of training if they leave within a certain period of time."
It Mr Bell does do a lot of training, he should have been thinking long ago about protecting assets.
J Coates (HGV Services), as an LGV training provider with a relief driver division, has trained many drivers from Cl through to C+E, with the opportunity to train on ADR and cranes, or become LGV driving instructors. The training is to the advantage of the company, as well as the drivers.
Our company policy ensures we protect our assets by asking drivers to sign an agreement offsetting the training cost over a twoyear period. There have been a few occasions when drivers have left and court appearances have ensued, with the court finding in favour of the company and with drivers committing to a repayment plan plus costs, albeit over a period of time in some instances.
Perry Preston Business development manager J Coates (HGV Services)