Professional Academy

Courses That Pass
The Audit Standards

JAUPT-approved Driver CPC, ADR, OLAT and refresher training, written and delivered by serving transport professionals.

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Approved Training

Continuous Staff Development

Our training is designed to do more than just tick a compliance box. We build training that addresses real fleet risks, improves safety behavior, and keeps your transport operations running smoothly and efficiently.

12k+

CPC Uploads Done

100%

JAUPT & SQA Compliant

Driver briefing

Rhythm

CPC 5-Year Qualification Cycle

Plan your periodic training blocks across the five-year renewal window.

Year 1-2

Core Regulation Focus

Complete your first two 7-hour blocks. Focus on tachograph logs and WTD limits to eliminate driver card error codes early.

Year 3-4

Operational Skills

Complete the third and fourth blocks. Cover safe loading, height restrictions, secure lashings, and eco-driving.

Year 5

Certification Renewal

Complete the final 7-hour module. We verify all 35 hours and upload them to the DVSA database to renew your DQC.

Accreditation

Governing Standards

We maintain certifications with UK regulatory departments. Our syllabi match SQA hazardous transport end-markers, Ofqual safety standards, and JAUPT periodically updated rules.

JAUPT Center

Certified periodic Driver CPC center delivering legally compliant 7-hour modules.

SQA Accredited

Qualified examination center for Dangerous Goods (ADR) certifications.

Ofqual Aligned

First Aid certifications meeting UK health and safety office requirements.

RTITB Standards

Accredited counterbalance and reach forklift trainer credentials.

Our Curriculum

Available Courses

A comprehensive selection of training courses for HGV drivers, warehouse operators, and transport managers.

01

CPC Courses

JAUPT-approved 7-hour Driver CPC modules. Open courses or delivered on-site at your depot.

02

ADR (Dangerous Goods)

Initial and refresher ADR training across all classes, including tanks and packages.

03

Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT)

The course Traffic Commissioners expect new operators and directors to complete.

04

Transport Manager Refresher

Two-day TM refresher covering legislation updates, undertakings and PI risk.

05

Driver Hours & Working Time Directive

Practical sessions on EU/GB drivers' hours, WTD, tachograph rules and infringements.

06

Bespoke Courses

Course writing and delivery tailored to your fleet, traffic office or compliance team.

Academy Review

“PTC customized a Driver CPC training course specifically for our hazardous delivery operations. All 45 drivers passed their audits successfully.”

- Fleet Compliance Director, Chemical Distributor

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

All commercial HGV and PCV drivers must complete 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC training every five years to keep their Driver Qualification Card (DQC) valid. Training must be in blocks of at least 7 hours and approved by JAUPT.

Yes. For group bookings of 6 or more drivers, we can send an accredited trainer to your premises anywhere in the UK. This minimizes travel costs and downtime. We handle all registrations and upload the hours to the DVSA database.

Operator Licence Awareness Training (OLAT) is a 1-day course designed to give transport administrators, directors, and managers an understanding of their O-Licence undertakings. It is highly recommended for new operators or when requested by a Traffic Commissioner.

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