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Logistics UK welcomes Driver CPC consultation as “opportunity to introduce some flexibility”
The recent Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) consultation contained several proposals to reform the training legislation given that the UK has left the EU it now has the right to adapt the rules that were retained from the time of EU membership.
“We welcome the proposals as an opportunity to introduce some flexibility into the legislation,” said Chris Yarsley, Senior Policy Manager at Logistic UK.
“We’re confident the changes will uphold long-held industry concerns over the rigidity of the training blocks, and the requirement for any split courses to be held within a 24-hour period.”
The Department for Transport (DfT) was advised of possible unintended consequences of this divergence from EU legislation and the ability of GB operators to access training that would allow for operations in the EU.
Logistics UK disagreed strongly with one proposal to offer drivers the possibility to sit a one-hour exam, in place of all periodic training, to maintain their DCPC qualification and has asked the DfT not to pursue this amendment.
“We do not think that this amendment, which could strip out all training from the training regulations, is the correct course of action for drivers, operators and road safety,” added Yarsley.
Logistics UK participated in a government-led review during January 2022 and held multiple discussions with members through the Freight Council process, and subsequently submitted its response ahead of the 27 April deadline.
*www.logistics.org.uk/training
Published On: 04/05/2023 16:00:00
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