How to check my CPC training records
DVSA CPC Checker Tool
It is important to ensure you keep your CPC training up to date. With new rules in place, you can no longer sit the same module twice in the same 5 year period. In some circumstances, you may sit the same module again if you feel further training is required. But you must inform your training centre of this before you sit the course. Fortunately, tools are available to track your progress and avoid any wasted cost or time. Using the GOV.UK CPC checker tool is very straight forward and holds very accurate records. You will need your driver licence number and home postcode to access this service the first time. Click here to visit the GOV.UK CPC checker.
Once you have signed up to this service you can access anytime using your driver licence number and password that you create.
It is worth checking your training records a week after you have completed a CPC course to be sure JAUPT have accepted your upload and allocated it accordingly.
Your Driver CPC record will give you information on when your CPC qualification started, when it expires, when your last Driver Qualification Card was issued along with your driver training record.
If you find a discrepancy with your records, contact your training centre in the first instance. They should be able to advise of missing uploads or feedback received at time of upload.
You will not be able to register until your training centre has uploaded your first Driver CPC training course.
As a professional driver, it is your responsibility to stay up to date with your training. Driving professionally without a valid Driver CPC can result in a fine up to £1000 for the driver.
Exemptions from needing a CPC
You do not need Driver CPC if you’re using the vehicle for:
- non-commercial carriage of passengers or goods
- carrying material or equipment you use for your job, as long as driving is less than 30% of your rolling monthly work
- driving for someone you work for, or your own agriculture, horticulture, forestry, farming or fisheries business, as long as driving is less than 30% of your rolling monthly work
- driving within 62 miles (100 kilometres) of your base – but the vehicle cannot be carrying passengers or goods, and driving a lorry, bus or coach cannot be your main job
- driving to or from pre-booked appointments at official vehicle testing centres
- driving lessons for anyone who wants to get a driving licence or a Driver CPC
- maintaining public order – and the vehicle is being used or controlled by a local authority
- rescue missions or in states of emergency
You also do not need Driver CPC if the vehicle is:
- being road tested for repair, maintenance or technical development purposes
- either new or rebuilt and has not yet been put into service
- being used or controlled by the armed forces, police, fire and rescue service, emergency ambulance service, prison service or people running a prison or young offender institution
- limited to a top speed of 28mph