As the Driver CPC deadline fast approaches for LGV/HGV drivers, you may still have employees who need to complete their training hours. If so, the nationwide network of RTITB Driver CPC Training Providers is ready to support you.
What’s more, when you choose a member of the RTITB Driver CPC Consortium to train your drivers, you can ensure you get the most out of your investment. It doesn’t need to just be a box ticking exercise. The right Driver CPC can have big benefits you your company and your drivers.
Do you have enough time to complete your Driver CPC training?
Drivers that gained their LGV/HGV licence before 10th September 2009, have their five year cycle deadline approaching. So, they must complete their 35 hours of Driver CPC periodic training by Monday 9th September 2024. At the time of writing (April 2024), you still have a few months to get those training hours in. But time is limited. If you don’t have an in-house trainer available to deliver Driver CPC training, use the RTITB Course Locator. You can find a Driver CPC trainer near you, to get your driver’s training up to date.
Simply search by postcode or region to choose a trainer from one of our trusted RTITB Driver CPC Consortium members across the country. Not only will you find a conveniently located training company. You know they will have highly skilled trainers, engaging training materials, and consistent standards.
Choose relevant topics for your drivers and your company
Some companies see Driver CPC as nothing other than a requirement, but it is so much more. You have an opportunity to make this training really count. RTITB Driver CPC Consortium members have access to a host of original, engaging, and relevant Driver CPC training materials. They are regularly updated and designed to be genuinely beneficial.
These are not just the PowerPoint presentations you’re used to. You can choose modules to suit your drivers’ and your company’s needs. There is also a range of engaging delivery methods, including videos, quizzes, and more. Furthermore, the certificates to prove your driver has completed training, are available electronically. You can have them emailed quickly after the course is completed. That means there is no waiting. So you can catch up fast.
Not just the same old Driver CPC topics
The unique RTITB online Driver CPC training material portal enables RTITB Driver CPC training providers to offer customisable courses with more than 30 modules for LGV/HGV drivers.
They offer familiar topics, such as Drivers Hours, Tachographs, and Safe and Efficient Driving. However, RTITB Driver Consortium members can also include other up to date and relevant topics in training. For example, ‘Improving Drivers Understanding of Mental Health’, ‘ Delivering Excellent Customer Service’ or “Improving the Safety of Food and Drink Deliveries”.
Need nationwide consistency?
If you need to train drivers across multiple sites, you want to rely on consistent training standards. When you choose local RTITB Driver CPC training providers to deliver your Driver CPC training, you know they have access to the same high quality training materials. They will all deliver the same high standard of training. This helps support consistency and compliance.
Finding the time and resource to organise Driver CPC training may also be a challenge. If your company needs support, RTITB is there to help. We can even provide a fully managed service. So, rather than liaising with multiple providers, you can just deal with the RTITB Driver CPC team. We can book training to meet your needs via our nationwide network of Driver CPC Consortium members on your behalf.
Additional benefits of Driver CPC training
In addition to the safety and compliance benefits, RTITB Driver CPC Periodic Training can help companies to reduce fuel costs, infringements, and fines while enhancing driver safety, and customer service.
Effective and high quality Driver CPC training can also help companies improve efficiency. With high quality training, you can reduce the number of sick days, thanks to healthier drivers. You can also reduce your company’s fuel costs, thanks to more efficient driving practices that your LGV/HGV drivers can learn.
Find Driver CPC training near you
Get ahead of the Driver CPC deadline. Try out the RTITB Course Locator today. Simply search by postcode or region to find a trusted RTITB Driver CPC training provider in just a few clicks.
Author bio:
Sarah Brown, Driver CPC & NRI Manager, RTITB
Sarah has been working at RTITB since 2010. During her time at RTITB she has been a part of the quality assurance team and customer support team. In 2020 she became Driver CPC & NRI Manager. She is always thinking of new ways to improve safety and compliance for our customer community. Sarah is also a qualified ISO9001 Lead Auditor and is currently completing her Transport Manager CPC qualification.