Do you need to complete Driver CPC periodic training before your current five-year cycle ends?
Open Road Training Ltd is running a five-day Driver CPC course from Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September 2026. The course will take place at our training centre at 29 Hope Street, Motherwell, ML1 1BS.
If you are an LGV or PCV driver, this course gives you the opportunity to complete professional development training in a structured classroom setting. It is suitable for drivers who want to maintain their professional qualification and keep their training record up to date.
Book promptly to secure your place. You can view the course date through our Course Dates page, or contact our team directly on 01698 598 665 or info@open-road.org.
1. What is Driver CPC periodic training?
1.1 Do you need Driver CPC training to drive professionally?
If you drive a lorry, bus or coach professionally, you must complete periodic training to maintain your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence, commonly called Driver CPC.
The GOV.UK guidance states:
“You must do 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to keep your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to drive a lorry, bus or coach.”
This means you need to plan your training across each relevant five-year cycle. You can complete training in smaller blocks, or arrange a more concentrated programme that fits your work and personal commitments.
Our course runs across five consecutive weekdays. That makes it a practical option if you want to organise your training in one planned week rather than booking separate dates throughout the year.
1.2 Who is Driver CPC training for?
The course is relevant to professional:
- LGV drivers
- HGV drivers
- PCV drivers
- Bus and coach drivers
- Drivers who operate commercially and need to maintain their professional qualification
You may be an employed driver, an agency driver, an owner-driver or part of a larger transport operation. Either way, you are responsible for making sure your training remains current.
If you are unsure how many hours you have already completed, you can use the official GOV.UK Driver CPC hours checker.
2. Why attend the five-day course in Motherwell?
2.1 What are the advantages of completing training in one week?
A five-day course can make planning easier.
Instead of taking separate days away from work over several months, you can arrange your Driver CPC training as one focused week. This may help you:
- Plan your working schedule more effectively.
- Avoid leaving your periodic training until the last minute.
- Keep your professional development organised.
- Complete training alongside other drivers from your business.
- Refresh important knowledge in a structured environment.
Transport work is busy. Rotas change, delivery schedules move and annual leave can be difficult to arrange. Booking a full week in advance gives you a clear training plan.
It also gives employers a straightforward way to organise Driver CPC training for more than one driver.
2.2 Where is the course held?
The course takes place at:
Open Road Training Ltd
29 Hope Street
Motherwell
ML1 1BS
Our centre serves drivers and transport businesses across Motherwell, Lanarkshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Central Scotland.
The training environment is designed for practical industry learning. You will study with other professional drivers and learn from instructors who understand the demands of transport operations.
3. What can you expect from Driver CPC training?
3.1 Will the course be relevant to your daily work?
Driver CPC periodic training is designed to support continued professional development. It helps you keep your knowledge current and think about how professional standards apply to your everyday driving.
Depending on the approved training content, Driver CPC learning may cover areas such as:
- Professional driving responsibilities
- Road safety
- Workplace health and safety
- Driver wellbeing
- Vehicle and load safety
- Tachograph awareness
- Legal responsibilities
- Risk awareness
- Emergency procedures
- Security and accident prevention
The exact content of the course depends on the approved modules being delivered. If you need to check whether the course is suitable for your specific requirements, contact us before booking.
3.2 Why does classroom learning still matter?
Online training can be convenient. However, classroom learning gives you the opportunity to ask questions and discuss real transport situations with an experienced instructor.
You can explore issues such as:
- How to manage fatigue during demanding schedules.
- What to do when a delivery problem affects your planned route.
- How to identify risks around vehicles and loading areas.
- How poor communication can create safety problems.
- What professional standards look like in practice.
These discussions can be useful because transport rules do not exist in isolation. They affect how you plan journeys, interact with customers, manage vehicles and make decisions under pressure.
4. How does the 35-hour requirement work?
4.1 How much training do you need?
You must complete 35 hours of approved periodic training during each five-year cycle to continue driving professionally under Driver CPC requirements.
The five-day course running from 21 to 25 September is intended for drivers who want to organise their periodic training across one working week.
Before booking, check your current training record. You should know:
- How many hours you have already completed.
- When your current five-year cycle ends.
- Whether you require National or International Driver CPC training.
- Whether the course content is appropriate for your driving work.
If you drive professionally in the UK and Europe, the rules concerning National and International Driver CPC training are particularly important. GOV.UK explains that drivers working in the UK and Europe must complete the relevant International Driver CPC training. Drivers working in the UK only may be able to complete National training or a combination of National and International training.
Read the official Driver CPC training guidance on GOV.UK before booking if you are uncertain which category you need.
4.2 Can you check your training record?
Yes. The official online service allows you to check:
- The number of periodic training hours recorded.
- The courses you have attended.
- Your Driver CPC status.
- When you are due to receive your next Driver Qualification Card.
You can use the GOV.UK Driver CPC training hours service to review your record.
Do not leave this check until the day before the course. Give yourself time to contact DVSA or your previous training provider if your record does not appear to be correct.
5. Who should book this September course?
5.1 Is this course suitable for individual drivers?
Yes. If you are an individual LGV or PCV driver who needs to complete Driver CPC periodic training, this course may provide a convenient way to plan your training for one week.
You may be:
- Approaching the end of your five-year training cycle.
- Returning to regular professional driving.
- Looking for a classroom-based training option.
- Trying to avoid spreading training across multiple months.
- Updating your knowledge as part of your professional development.
5.2 Can employers arrange group training?
Yes. Employers can contact Open Road Training to discuss group bookings and training arrangements.
A planned Driver CPC week can help fleet operators coordinate driver development. It may also reduce the administration involved in sending drivers to separate courses on different dates.
If you are booking for a company, tell us:
- How many drivers need training.
- Whether they drive LGVs, PCVs or both.
- Whether they work in the UK only or internationally.
- How many Driver CPC hours they have already completed.
- Whether you need any additional transport training.
We can then discuss the most appropriate arrangement for your team.
6. Course details at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Course | Driver CPC periodic training |
| Dates | Monday 21 to Friday 25 September 2026 |
| Duration | Five consecutive weekdays |
| Location | 29 Hope Street, Motherwell, ML1 1BS |
| Suitable for | Professional LGV and PCV drivers |
| Purpose | Support ongoing Driver CPC periodic training |
| Booking | View Course Dates |
| Telephone | 01698 598 665 |
| info@open-road.org |
7. Book your Driver CPC course in Motherwell
Are you due to complete Driver CPC periodic training?
The course starts on Monday 21 September 2026, so now is the time to organise your booking and confirm that the training meets your requirements.
Visit the Open Road Training Course Dates page to enquire about the September course.
You can also speak to our team directly:
- Telephone: 01698 598 665
- Email: info@open-road.org
- Address: 29 Hope Street, Motherwell, ML1 1BS
Do not wait until your Driver CPC deadline is close. Check your hours, confirm the training category you need and book promptly for the five-day course running from 21 to 25 September 2026.
Open Road Training Ltd provides practical, industry-focused training to help keep professional drivers safe, compliant and qualified.
