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Europe plans for one CPC

28th November 1996
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by Derren Hayes • The European Union is to develop a Europeanwide Certificate of Professional Competence under new plans that will radically reform entry to the profession.

The Commission is to release a consultation paper in early 1997 that will build on recommendations made by a team of independent consultants who assessed each member state's entry system.

11111eleur.That report was carried out after a 1994 study by the EC's "wise men of transport" who criticised the method and systems of access to the industry.

The recent assessment found the UK's CPC system was old fashioned—it was set up in 1979—and the exam was far too easy; it rated second easiest out of all 15 EU countries— Greece was top. The youngest person to pass the existing CPC exam is 12.

The recommendations are likely to include proposals to bring in new subject areas such as the hire of vehicles, quality assurance, logistics, people management, computer operations and specialised transport.

The examination is also set to be upgraded adding written and oral tests to the current multiple-choice test. The Commission also wants to make 18 the minimum age of entry.

The Freight Transport Association supports reform of the current system but says any new CPC must not neglect the basics of driver's hours, tachograph and safety legislation.


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