TRANSPORT MANAGER CPC REFRESHER

This 2-day Transport Manager CPC refresher course is designed for qualified transport managers who wish to update their knowledge on updates with relevant legislation and the CPC syllabus.

Transport Managers have always been looked upon to keep up to date, and our CPC transport manager courses have been developed to achieve just that. In recent times however, it has become more and more common that Traffic Commissioners now require proof of update course attendance should they not be part of an operator licence in the last 5 years.

The Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) is of vital importance for the modern-day fleet manager. The CPC qualification is required by EU legislation for individuals involved in running and managing commercial vehicle fleets, the aim is to make sure that fleet managers have the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively undertake the day-to-day management of transportation operations. Here’s why CPC is crucial in conjunction with transport manager refresher training:

Transport Manager Legal Compliance: CPC is a legal requirement for fleet managers in the UK and the European Union. A transport manager holding a valid Certificate of Professional Competence has demonstrated their compliance with any applicable laws. The CPC assures regulators and stakeholders that the fleet is managed by a competent professional. Refresher training helps a transport manager stay current with ever-evolving regulations in the transport and logistics sector.

Expert Vocational Training: Transport manager refresher training covers several key aspects of fleet management. These include safety, fleet efficiency, and risk
management. When coupled with the required quota of CPC hours, refresher training will provide a thorough understanding of industry best practices, legal requirements, and operational challenges facing you, as a transport manager. This course will equip any transport manager with the knowledge to make informed decisions, implement effective business-related strategies, and lead your fleet confidently.

Fleet & Driver Safety: A combined transport manager and CPC refresher training emphasize safety. The syllabus of the course includes safety management principles which complement the safety-oriented training in the refresher course. As a transport manager, you’ll gain a deep understanding of safety protocols, accident prevention techniques, driver assessor training, and emergency response. Our transport manager refresher courses help you to enhance the overall safety culture of the drivers and handlers working with your fleet of vehicles.

Career Development: Holding a CPC certification signifies to a transport commissioner that a transport manager has completed the necessary training and continues to
invest in their competence by undertaking these periodic refresher courses. This commitment to professional development reflects positively on the manager and the fleet they oversee, as well as their employer. It demonstrates that you take your role seriously and strive to stay current with industry practices.

Improved Fleet Maintenance & Efficiency: One of the key components of any transport manager refresher training is on optimizing fleet efficiency to a high level, and the programme covers topics related to fuel efficiency (SAFED), regular vehicle maintenance, and route planning. By combining these elements, it allows the fleet manager to implement a wide range of safety, asset management, and cost-saving measures, which then contribute to the bottom line of the company’s profitability and sustainability, not to mention the effect it has on a company’s efforts to reduce carbon footprint.

In conclusion, it is of paramount importance for a fleet manager to undertake transport manager CPC refresher training periodically. The link between CPC and continued refresher training will equip you with the necessary tools to excel in your role.

After attendance of the transport manager refresher course, candidates will receive a certificate which can also be suitable for Traffic Commissioner requests or Public Inquiries.

Course content includes:

If you are looking to become a Transport Manager, you will need to pass the Manager CPC qualification.

For more information or to book a CPC refresher training course, please do not hesitate to contact us.