Module 2
Case Studies
£23.00
Module 4
Practical Demonstration
£55.00
Module 4 Training
3 Hour Practical Training Course
£250.00 inc. VAT
£208.33 exc. VAT
Complete Course
Mod 2 & 4 + Mod 4 Training.
£328.00 inc. VAT
£286.33 exc. VAT
Professional Driver Qualification

Initial Driver CPC Modules 2 & 4

Complete the vocational Driver CPC elements for professional HGV, LGV, bus and coach driving, with Module 2 case studies, Module 4 practical demonstration, practical preparation and a complete package available through Kent Training.

HGV / LGV & PCV Module 2 & Module 4 Practical Module 4 preparation

Choose Your Initial Driver CPC Option

Book an individual test, Module 4 practical training, or the complete Module 2 and Module 4 package.

Module 2

Driver CPC case studies test

£23.00
Current DVSA weekday test fee
Includes:
  • Driver CPC Part 2 case studies test
  • Computer-based assessment
  • 7 case studies
  • 1 hour 15 minute test
  • 40 out of 50 pass mark
  • Required before Module 4 can be booked

Module 4

Practical demonstration test

£55.00
Current DVSA weekday test fee
Test Includes:
  • Driver CPC Part 4 practical demonstration
  • Vehicle safety and security topics
  • Load security and emergency situations
  • Walkaround safety checks
  • 5 scored topic areas
  • Module 2 must be passed first

Module 4 Training

3-hour practical preparation course

£250.00
inc. VAT · £208.33 exc. VAT
Training Covers:
  • 3-hour practical training session
  • Vehicle walkaround preparation
  • Load-security equipment and techniques
  • Security and trafficking awareness
  • Emergency situations and defect reporting
  • Mock practical demonstration

Complete Course

Module 2 + Module 4 + Module 4 training

£328.00
inc. VAT · £286.33 exc. VAT
Package Includes:
  • Module 2 case studies test
  • Module 4 practical demonstration test
  • 3-hour Module 4 practical training
  • Vehicle safety preparation
  • Load-security preparation
  • Complete vocational CPC package
Important: Initial Driver CPC forms part of the wider professional-driver qualification route. First-time HGV, bus and coach drivers may also need the licence-theory and practical driving tests. Exemptions can apply depending on the vehicle and how the driving is used.
Initial Driver CPC Kent

The Vocational Qualification for New Professional Drivers

Driver CPC is the professional qualification used by HGV, bus and coach drivers. For candidates qualifying for the first time, the full route includes theory, off-road, on-road and vocational CPC tests.

This course page focuses on the vocational elements: Part 2 / Module 2 case studies and Part 4 / Module 4 practical demonstration, together with practical preparation for Module 4.

Kent Training supports candidates entering HGV, LGV, ambulance C1, minibus, bus and coach roles, as well as employers arranging CPC support for new professional drivers.

You must pass Driver CPC Part 2 before Part 4 can be booked. A Part 2 pass is valid for 2 years, so Part 4 must be passed within that period or Part 2 has to be taken again.
HGV used for professional Driver CPC training
Module 2 Seven computer-based case studies based on situations professional drivers may encounter at work.
Module 4 Practical vehicle-safety demonstration covering five areas of professional-driver competence.
Stay Qualified After qualifying, professional drivers normally complete Driver CPC training every 5 years to stay qualified.

Module 2 and Module 4 Explained

The two vocational tests assess professional knowledge and your ability to demonstrate safe working practices around an HGV, bus or coach.

Module 2 — Case Studies

A computer-based test using scenarios based on the working life of a professional goods or passenger driver.

  • 7 case studies
  • Between 5 and 10 multiple-choice questions per case study
  • 1 hour and 15 minutes
  • Pass mark: 40 out of 50
  • Part 2 pass reference is needed to book Part 4
Pass mark: 40 / 50

Module 4 — Practical Demonstration

A practical safety and security demonstration around the appropriate vehicle, assessed across five syllabus topics.

  • Loading safely and keeping the vehicle secure
  • Preventing trafficking in illegal immigrants
  • Assessing emergency situations
  • Reducing physical risks to yourself and others
  • Completing a walkaround vehicle safety check
15 / 20 in each area + 80 / 100 overall

What Does Initial CPC Preparation Cover?

Module 2 develops the underpinning professional knowledge, while Module 4 preparation focuses on applying that knowledge safely around the vehicle.

Drivers' Hours & Working Time

Core rules affecting professional drivers, including working time, breaks, rest and compliance awareness.

Tachograph Awareness

Understanding tachograph responsibilities and the role of records in professional driving compliance.

Load Security

Safe loading principles and the correct use of straps, chains, bars and other load-restraint equipment.

Vehicle Security

Practical security checks and measures designed to reduce the risk of unauthorised access and trafficking.

Emergency Situations

Responding appropriately to incidents, emergencies, defects and risks affecting vehicle or road safety.

Walkaround Safety Checks

Demonstrating a structured vehicle safety check and recognising defects that could make the vehicle unsafe.

Physical Risk Reduction

Working safely around the vehicle and reducing manual, workplace and personal-safety risks.

Vulnerable Road Users

Recognising risk around cyclists, pedestrians and other road users who may be difficult to see from larger vehicles.

Professional Driving Awareness

Fuel-efficient driving, legal responsibilities and the wider standards expected of a professional driver.

Your Initial Driver CPC Journey

Candidates entering professional HGV or passenger driving complete the relevant licence tests alongside the vocational CPC elements.

Provisional Entitlement

Obtain the correct provisional HGV or bus entitlement before progressing through the licence route.

Part 1 Theory

Complete the multiple-choice and hazard-perception elements required for the driving-licence route.

Part 2 Case Studies

Pass the vocational case-studies test and keep your pass reference for the Part 4 booking.

Parts 3A & 3B

Complete the off-road exercises and on-road practical driving tests for the relevant vehicle category.

Module 4 Preparation

Practise vehicle safety, security, load restraint, emergencies and the practical demonstration format.

Part 4 & Qualification

Pass the practical demonstration and complete the tests required for your full professional Driver CPC route.

Who Needs Initial Driver CPC?

Full Driver CPC is generally required when driving an HGV, bus or coach is the main part of your job, although legal exemptions apply in some circumstances.

HGV / LGV Drivers

New Category C and C+E drivers entering professional goods-vehicle work.

C1 & Ambulance Drivers

Candidates whose professional role requires the relevant Driver CPC entitlement alongside C1.

Bus & Coach Drivers

New Category D and eligible D1 drivers entering professional passenger transport.

Returning Drivers

Some drivers returning to professional driving may have a route involving Parts 2 and 4 instead of periodic training.

Some vehicles and driving activities are exempt from full Driver CPC. Check the current GOV.UK rules or speak to our team where the driving is not the main part of the job, is non-commercial, or may fall within a specific exemption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Initial Driver CPC?

Driver CPC is the professional qualification used by HGV, bus and coach drivers. This Kent Training page focuses on the vocational Part 2 case studies and Part 4 practical demonstration elements.

How much is Module 2?

The current published Kent Training price for the Module 2 case-studies test is £23, matching the current DVSA weekday test fee.

How does the Module 2 test work?

The test contains 7 case studies. You are asked between 5 and 10 multiple-choice questions on each case study. It lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes and the pass mark is 40 out of 50.

Do I need to pass Module 2 before Module 4?

Yes. You must pass Part 2 before you can book the Part 4 practical demonstration. The Part 2 pass is valid for 2 years.

What is the Module 4 pass mark?

Module 4 has 5 topic areas worth up to 20 points each. You need at least 15 out of 20 in every area and at least 80 out of 100 overall.

What does the 3-hour Module 4 training cover?

Practical preparation covers the vehicle walkaround, safety and security checks, load restraint, emergency situations, physical risks and a mock demonstration.

What is included in the Complete Course?

The current £328 package combines the Module 2 test, Module 4 test and Kent Training's 3-hour Module 4 practical training.

Does everyone driving an HGV or bus need Driver CPC?

No. Full Driver CPC is normally required where driving an HGV, bus or coach is the main part of the job, but legal exemptions exist for certain vehicles and uses.

What happens after I qualify?

Professional drivers normally keep their qualification current through Driver CPC training every 5 years, subject to the current rules applying to their work.

Can businesses arrange Initial CPC training?

Yes. Kent Training supports haulage, logistics, passenger transport, ambulance, local-authority and other fleet operators with CPC requirements.

Initial Driver CPC Kent

CPC Support from Kent Training in Richborough

Kent Training supports new professional drivers from across Kent with Driver CPC testing and practical preparation alongside HGV, C1, minibus, bus and coach training.

Kent Training, Ramsgate Road, Richborough, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9QN

Supporting Drivers Across Kent

Candidates travel to Kent Training from:

Canterbury Ashford Dover Folkestone Thanet Medway Sittingbourne Faversham

Not Sure Which CPC Option You Need?

Tell us which licence category you are completing and which tests you have already passed. Our team can help identify the correct next step.