HGV 35 Hours Driver CPC
5 x 7hr Driver CPC Modules
£300.00 inc. VAT
£250.00 exc. VAT
  • Courses Running Every Month
  • Online & Classroom Options
  • Made up of 5 Modules
  • Price Includes VAT
  • Includes DVSA Upload Fee
HGV 7 Hours Driver CPC
1 x Individual DCPC Course Module
£60.00 inc. VAT
£50.00 exc. VAT
  • Courses Running Every Month
  • Online & Classroom Options
  • Made up of 5 Modules
  • Price Includes VAT
  • Includes DVSA Upload Fee
PCV 35 Hours Driver CPC
5 x 7hr Driver CPC Modules
£300.00 inc. VAT
£250.00 exc. VAT
  • Courses Running Every Month
  • Online & Classroom Options
  • Made up of 5 Modules
  • Price Includes VAT
  • Includes DVSA Upload Fee
PCV 7 Hours Driver CPC
1 x Individual DCPC Course Module
£60.00 inc. VAT
£50.00 exc. VAT
  • Courses Running Every Month
  • Online & Classroom Options
  • Made up of 5 Modules
  • Price Includes VAT
  • Includes DVSA Upload Fee
HGV and PCV Driver CPC Training Kent

35-Hour Periodic Driver CPC Training

Approved Periodic Driver CPC training for professional HGV, LGV, bus and coach drivers, with complete 35-hour packages and individual 7-hour modules available online or in the classroom.

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35-hour and 7-hour options HGV and PCV driver routes Online and classroom delivery

Choose Your Periodic Driver CPC Option

Book a complete 35-hour package or select one individual 7-hour HGV or PCV module.

Complete 35-Hour Package

HGV 35 Hours

Complete five-module Periodic Driver CPC package for professional LGV and HGV drivers

£300.00
inc. VAT · £250.00 exc. VAT
Course Includes:
  • Five approved 7-hour modules
  • 35 hours towards Driver CPC
  • Online and classroom options
  • Courses running every month
  • Suitable for Class 1 and Class 2 drivers
  • DVSA recording fee included
  • Attendance certificates provided

HGV 7 Hours

One individual approved Driver CPC module for professional LGV and HGV drivers

£60.00
inc. VAT · £50.00 exc. VAT
Course Includes:
  • One approved 7-hour module
  • Adds 7 hours to your training record
  • Online and classroom options
  • Choose a relevant course date
  • Suitable for HGV and LGV drivers
  • DVSA recording fee included
  • Attendance certificate provided
Complete 35-Hour Package

PCV 35 Hours

Complete five-module Periodic Driver CPC package for professional bus and coach drivers

£300.00
inc. VAT · £250.00 exc. VAT
Course Includes:
  • Five approved 7-hour modules
  • 35 hours towards Driver CPC
  • Online and classroom options
  • Courses running every month
  • Suitable for bus and coach drivers
  • DVSA recording fee included
  • Attendance certificates provided

PCV 7 Hours

One individual approved Driver CPC module for professional bus and coach drivers

£60.00
inc. VAT · £50.00 exc. VAT
Course Includes:
  • One approved 7-hour module
  • Adds 7 hours to your training record
  • Online and classroom options
  • Choose a relevant course date
  • Suitable for PCV drivers
  • DVSA recording fee included
  • Attendance certificate provided

For business, fleet or group bookings, please contact us.

Periodic Driver CPC in Kent

Keep Your Professional Driver Qualification Current

Most professional lorry, bus and coach drivers must complete 35 hours of approved Periodic Driver CPC training during each five-year qualification period.

Kent Training delivers complete 35-hour programmes and individual 7-hour modules for HGV and PCV drivers, with both online and classroom options available on selected dates.

The courses focus on practical transport knowledge, current safety responsibilities and the everyday compliance issues faced by professional drivers and operators.

The type of approved training you complete can affect whether your Driver CPC covers UK-only driving or professional driving in both the UK and EU. Confirm the correct course type before booking.
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National and International Driver CPC

Your required course type depends on where you need to drive professionally.

International Driver CPC

Designed for drivers who need their professional qualification to cover driving in both the UK and EU.

  • 35 hours within each five-year period
  • Approved International CPC training
  • Supports professional UK and EU driving
  • Confirm each module's approval type

National Driver CPC

A more flexible route for drivers who only require Driver CPC for professional driving within the UK.

  • 35 hours within each five-year period
  • UK professional driving only
  • National and International hours may be mixed
  • Confirm suitability before booking

What Can Periodic Driver CPC Cover?

Approved modules are designed around the knowledge and responsibilities professional drivers use in real transport operations.

Drivers' Hours and Tachographs

Driving limits, breaks, rest periods, working time and infringement prevention.

Safe Loading and Load Restraint

Load security, vehicle stability, freight handling and safe delivery practices.

Vehicle Safety and Daily Checks

Walkaround inspections, defect reporting and safety-critical vehicle components.

Vulnerable Road Users

Sharing the road safely with cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and passengers.

Fuel-Efficient Driving

Eco-driving techniques, vehicle sympathy, smoother operation and reduced fleet costs.

Incidents and Emergencies

Breakdown procedures, collision response, personal safety and emergency awareness.

Passenger and Customer Safety

PCV passenger welfare, professional conduct and safe customer-facing operations.

Company-Specific Training

Group modules can be aligned with fleet, yard, warehouse and company-policy needs.

How Periodic Driver CPC Training Works

A straightforward route from checking your current record to completing and recording the required training.

Check Your Current CPC Record

Confirm your current Driver CPC hours, completed modules and five-year deadline.

Choose the Correct CPC Type

Select training suitable for UK-only or UK-and-EU professional driving requirements.

Book 7 or 35 Hours

Choose one individual module or a complete five-module Driver CPC package.

Attend the Approved Training

Complete the scheduled online or classroom training and required identity checks.

Training Is Recorded

The completed approved hours are recorded against your Driver CPC training record.

Maintain Your Driver CPC

Complete the required total before your deadline to keep driving professionally.

CPC Training for Individual Drivers

Book one module at a time or complete a full 35-hour programme through Kent Training.

  • HGV, LGV, bus and coach drivers
  • Drivers approaching DQC expiry
  • Returning professional drivers
  • Agency and self-employed drivers
  • C1 and commercial vehicle drivers
  • Online and classroom options

CPC Training for Businesses and Fleets

Plan approved Driver CPC training around your operation, workforce and compliance calendar.

  • Exclusive company group sessions
  • Onsite and offsite delivery options
  • Haulage and distribution fleets
  • Bus and coach operators
  • Ambulance and public-sector teams
  • Flexible block-booking programmes
  • Company-relevant module planning
  • Training-record support

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours of Periodic Driver CPC do I need?

Most professional lorry, bus and coach drivers must complete 35 hours of approved periodic training within each five-year Driver CPC period, subject to any applicable legal exemptions.

Can I book a single 7-hour module?

Yes. Kent Training offers individual 7-hour HGV and PCV modules as well as complete 35-hour packages.

Can I complete all 35 hours in one week?

Yes. A full five-module package can be scheduled as a 35-hour block, subject to the available course dates and the type of approved Driver CPC training required.

Are online courses available?

Yes. Kent Training offers online and classroom options on selected dates. The booking team can confirm the delivery method for each module.

What is the difference between HGV and PCV CPC?

The legal Driver CPC requirement applies to professional lorry, bus and coach driving. HGV modules are aimed at LGV drivers, while PCV modules include content relevant to bus and coach operations and passenger safety.

What is National Driver CPC?

National Driver CPC is intended for professional driving within the UK. International Driver CPC is required where the driver needs the qualification to cover professional driving in both the UK and EU. Confirm the course type before booking.

Does the price include the DVSA recording fee?

Yes. The published Kent Training package prices include the applicable DVSA recording fee.

Is there a test at the end of Periodic Driver CPC?

Periodic Driver CPC is attendance-based approved training. There is normally no formal pass-or-fail test at the end of a standard periodic training module.

What identification should I bring?

Bring approved identification such as your photocard driving licence, valid passport, digital tachograph card or Driver CPC card. The team will confirm the exact requirements before the course.

How can I check the hours already on my record?

Drivers can use the official online Driver CPC service to check completed hours, attended courses and their current five-year training record.

Can businesses book exclusive CPC training?

Yes. Kent Training supports group bookings, employer-only sessions, onsite delivery and programmes planned around fleet training requirements.

What happens after I complete 35 hours?

Once the required approved training has been completed and recorded, the Driver CPC card process is handled using the details held on the driver's licence record.

Areas We Cover

Driver CPC Training Across Kent and Online

Classroom courses are delivered from Kent, with selected online options supporting professional drivers and fleets across a wider area.

Kent Training, Ramsgate Road, Richborough, Sandwich, Kent

Supporting Drivers and Operators Across the Region

We regularly support drivers and businesses based in:

Canterbury Ashford Dover Folkestone Thanet Maidstone Medway Sittingbourne London Essex Surrey East Sussex

Need Help Planning Your Driver CPC Hours?

Speak with the Kent Training team about your existing record, deadline, HGV or PCV route, online options and business group bookings.

Speak to Our Team 01227 910 490