Driver CPC Consortium Application Form

Guidance notes

We require very specific, detailed information, so it is vitally important you complete the Driver CPC Consortium Application Form accurately. Please read the guidance notes prior to making your application!

Teaching Experience

Trainers will need to demonstrate they have sound knowledge of teaching methods, meeting level 2 requirements (see below). Trainers must provide relevant certification as evidence.

If you have no formal teaching qualifications, it is possible you may have relevant experience. If this is the case, you need to provide a letterheaded reference letter from a previous or current employer. This statement should assure DVSA the trainer has sound knowledge of teaching methods and experience in teaching. The letter will need to include:

  • The names of the training courses delivered
  • The dates of the courses
  • How many training courses have been delivered
  • When the training sessions were observed by the employer and the trainer met Level 2 requirements
  • A statement to say the trainer met Level 2 requirements
  • Evidence the training courses took place.

Each case is dealt with individually, and we can not guarantee experience alone will be enough to deliver Driver CPC training.

We do accept relevant 'train the trainer' certifications as long as the course content is provided.

Please list/specify all the training qualifications for which you actually have evidence. Please note, any incorrectly completed applications will be automatically rejected.

Meeting the Level 2 requirement

Trainers need to demonstrate they can teach a minimum requirement of 'Level 2'. Level 2 involves applying knowledge to a range of varied work activities, which may be performed in a variety of different contexts in collaboration with others or autonomously. For example, outcomes for periodic training courses that state that drivers will, after completion, be able to, ‘explain……..; explain how………; describe………; recognise……; describe how……..; identify……..; decide.........’.

Below are examples of acceptable qualifications to demonstrate the appropriate training expertise and relevant experience required to deliver Driver CPC training:

Subject Matter

Trainers must have a sound knowledge of all the subjects being delivered with TMconsultant. For example, if you are a practicing transport manager or have been driving vocational vehicles for a number of years, it may be considered you have more than adequate knowledge of the Drivers Hours Rules and Regulations.

If you have no formal qualifications, it is possible you may have relevant experience. If this is the case, you need to provide a letterheaded reference letter from a previous or current employer. This statement should assure DVSA you have sound knowledge of all the subjects being delivered with TMconsultant. The letter will need to include:

  • A list of subjects from TMconsultant's courses
  • How and when you gained experience in those subjects
  • Your previous or current position
  • A statement confirmation from your previous or current employer

Each case is dealt with individually, and we can not guarantee experience alone will be enough to deliver Driver CPC training.

Under the 'subject matter qualifications', you must specify/list all the category boxes that apply to you, for which you actually have evidence.

Below are examples of acceptable qualifications to demonstrate the appropriate subject matter expertise and relevant experience required to deliver Driver CPC training:

Driver CPC Trainer Subject Matter 1

Insurance

If you are intending to deliver training in a classroom,  you must have adequate PLI insurance. Please upload a copy as proof of being insured, this is a DVSA requirement.

Evidence Demonstration

Firstly, tick ALL the category boxes that apply to you, for which you actually have evidence, and then specify exactly what they are. You will then be required to upload your accreditations and evidence of experience as part of the application. Please note, we are unable to process any applications where you have not provided/uploaded suitable documentation.

Make sure you upload a copy of your driving licence for ID and licence category confirmation. Once you have applied and paid the membership fee, it will take around 2-3 weeks to get you set up.

If you feel you need to discuss your application, please do get in touch.