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Leading by example
Published on 25 May 2010
These days all involved with the haulage industry have a number of rules and regulations to adhere to. Courses are available throughout the country in order to avail of the necessary documentation. One of the leading companies that specialise in providing Certificate of Professional Competence Courses is CPC, a Tralee based firm owned and run by Tony Hynes.
For this month’s edition of Irish Trucker, we speak to Tony about the specialised service that he provides, as well as the success that they have achieved during their 20 years in business.
Tony and his staff are Ireland’s foremost and most qualified Driver CPC & Transport Manager CPC master trainers with over two decades of experience in the industry.
Legislation and the haulage industry go hand in hand now and it is imperative for anyone wishing to hold a Driver CPC or Transport Manager CPC to undergo one of these courses.
The Driver CPC was established to set and maintain high standards of road safety, health and safety and driving among professional drivers (those who drive for a living) of buses and trucks and to ensure that all professional drivers have good driving and safety standards, and that those standards are maintained throughout the professional driver’s career.
CPC puts in place ongoing training for all professional Bus and Truck drivers in line with what has historically been happening in other EU states. The implementation of the EU Directive signifies the importance of professional drivers to the economy and to the EU as a whole and illustrates the need for the profession of driving to be put on an equal standing with other professions in the workplace.
There are other CPC’s related to the transport industry such as the Transport Manager CPC which covers areas such as setting up a transport business, financial management and vehicle maintenance.
“Transport Manager CPC is separate from Driver CPC and you will require both if you are a Transport Manager and a Professional Driver. The main focus of Driver CPC is on the driver and it covers areas such as road safety, health and safety of the driver and Eco – driving, among others,” said Tony
The Road Safety Authority implemented Driver CPC for Buses on the 10th September 2008 and have implemented Driver CPC for Trucks from the 10th September 2009. All new bus and truck drivers will have to pass two seperate two hour theory tests and a 30 minute practical test as well as the current driving test in order to obtain Driver CPC after these dates. The theory tests and the practical test are developed to ensure the applicant has a comprehensive knowledge of the Rules of the Road as well as the skills and professionalism to be a full time driver of a bus and truck. On passing all examinations a driver will be issued with a Driver CPC Qualification Card which they will require in addition to their driving licence.
The training material has been developed to ensure that the driver has an interesting and educational experience from the training day. It has also been developed in line with the requirements of the EU Directive. The training has practical benefits for the driver and the industry such as improved driving skills which will lead to fewer casualties on our roads and giving greater protection to more vulnerable road users. Improved driving skills will also save on the costs of vehicle repair and loss of trade.
“We host the courses at 30 different venues around the country, so anyone interested in doing a relevant course will not have to travel too far for one.”
Driver CPC Venues Nationwide include: Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Athlone, Navan, Monaghan, Carrick-on-Shannon, Birr, Enniscorthy, Mallow, Kilkenny, Bantry, Tralee, Ennis, Longford, Carlow, Cavan, Connemara, Tuam, Portlaoise, Dundalk, Castlebar, Sligo, Cahir, Kinnegad, Wicklow and Monasterevin.
Thousands of people have completed the courses and here are just a selection of those that were delighted with the service that was provided to them:
“The way this course was delivered could not have been improved and I would not have passed were it not for Tony Hynes as he made the material interesting, common sense and straight forward. I especially enjoyed the employment law and the invaluable information on cash control, marketing and how to run a business effectively and profitably.”
Jimmy Greed (Dunkerrin, Birr)
“At the start of the course I found it quite daunting as my background is in science and this was very different but I found Tony’s enthusiasm and love of the course an inspiration. Listen to Tony’s advice and you will pass.”
Claire Finn, Annascaul, Co. Kerry (Kerry Course)
“Take my advice and do your CPC with Tony. Unfortunately I did a CPC Course and exam elsewhere and I failed. Fortunately I then went to Tony and I even travelled from Kerry to a special summer course he was running in Birr. It was brilliant! His way of teaching and his special notes were like chalk and cheese compared to my previous experience. There was just no comparison between the delivery and quality of the two courses. I flew through the exam and I couldn’t recommend Tony highly enough. So if you want to pass your CPC first time and enjoy the experience of a great course make sure to take my advice and do a CPC Course with Tony.”
Jimmy Murray, Tralee
“I would like to thank Tony for his help with recent CPC course. I sat the passenger exam I had not opened a book since leaving school over 25 years ago so it was extra hard for me, Tony simplified everything for me and was very helpful with questions whether at classes or over phone day or night (within reason 3am) there where times when I felt like quitting but phoned Tony and he put me back on track right away. He presented course very well and everyone at course was there to learn which made it easier no distractions. I would highly recommend Tony for anyone thinking of doing a CPC exam and go do it sooner rather than later with Tony. Thanks again.
Eamonn O’Sullivan (Bus Eireann Limerick)
If you would like to find our more about the courses of CPC.ie visit their dedicated website www.cpc.ie or e-mail tony@cpc.ie or telephone Tony at 086-2458379/066-7185556.
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