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JAUPT & DVSA Warn of Unnecessarily Repeating Driver CPC Training Subjects
The Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training (JAUPT) has announced training providers and drivers that repeatedly carry out the same periodic training in order to satisfy Driver CPC requirements could face firm disciplinary action from the DVSA & JAUPT.
The announcement came after the EU Commission reviewed the Driver CPC Directive which now clarifies, “a range of different subjects should be covered over the 35 hours.”
The announcement by JAUPT outlines that the DVSA and JAUPT will monitor training provider uploads and driver records. If they spot any training that suggests a driver or training provider is unnecessarily repeating driver training subjects, they will take the appropriate action. This could consist of revoking a driver qualification card (DQC) and a review of a training body’s approval to provide periodic training.
To avoid being accused of repeating the same periodic training unnecessarily, training providers are warned they should ensure they offer a good range of training subjects. The announcement suggests offering 1 or 2 courses will not be enough. In addition, repeating the same course 5 times in a short period will never be justifiable. Driver training should also take into account if the driver has any weaknesses that need addressing, and the driver training structured according to those weaknesses.
The announcement came after the EU Commission reviewed the Driver CPC Directive which now clarifies, “a range of different subjects should be covered over the 35 hours.”
The announcement by JAUPT outlines that the DVSA and JAUPT will monitor training provider uploads and driver records. If they spot any training that suggests a driver or training provider is unnecessarily repeating driver training subjects, they will take the appropriate action. This could consist of revoking a driver qualification card (DQC) and a review of a training body’s approval to provide periodic training.
To avoid being accused of repeating the same periodic training unnecessarily, training providers are warned they should ensure they offer a good range of training subjects. The announcement suggests offering 1 or 2 courses will not be enough. In addition, repeating the same course 5 times in a short period will never be justifiable. Driver training should also take into account if the driver has any weaknesses that need addressing, and the driver training structured according to those weaknesses.
In November 2019, we launched this innovative offering for clients seeking access to advice for an agreed annual fee.
This is an alternative to our standard retainer system and offers clients an opportunity to obtain advice where the cost is pre-determined for the whole year. This arrangement would suit clients who may from time to time need to seek legal advice but may hold off preferring a ‘wait and see’ approach.
In our experience, early intervention can reduce the risk of the situation escalating as we can give advice and guidance that nips regulatory issues in the bud before they develop into something far worse. We also strongly recommend our clients consider taking out legal expenses insurance to cover investigations and prosecutions brought by regulators.
DyneProtect© has teamed up with Butcher & Barlow solicitors to provide DyneProtect© clients access to a specialist team of corporate and commercial lawyers for up to 1 hours’ worth of free telephone advice/legal consultation.
Butcher & Barlow have a dedicated commercial and agricultural hub on Gadbrook Park in Northwich which provides advice and assistance to a host of business clients in specialist areas such as Corporate and Commercial Law, Commercial Property, Private Client and Agriculture.
If you have a corporate or commercial issue which Dyne Solicitors is unable to handle, then Butcher & Barlow’s Commercial team will certainly be able to step in and assist.
DyneProtect© has also negotiated price reductions on OLAT / Driver CPC courses run by training providers KP Legal Limited who are offering discounts to DyneProtect© clients on Operator Licensing Awareness / Compliance training (-20%) and Periodic Driver CPC training (-10%).
This is an alternative to our standard retainer system and offers clients an opportunity to obtain advice where the cost is pre-determined for the whole year. This arrangement would suit clients who may from time to time need to seek legal advice but may hold off preferring a ‘wait and see’ approach.
In our experience, early intervention can reduce the risk of the situation escalating as we can give advice and guidance that nips regulatory issues in the bud before they develop into something far worse. We also strongly recommend our clients consider taking out legal expenses insurance to cover investigations and prosecutions brought by regulators.
DyneProtect© has teamed up with Butcher & Barlow solicitors to provide DyneProtect© clients access to a specialist team of corporate and commercial lawyers for up to 1 hours’ worth of free telephone advice/legal consultation.
Butcher & Barlow have a dedicated commercial and agricultural hub on Gadbrook Park in Northwich which provides advice and assistance to a host of business clients in specialist areas such as Corporate and Commercial Law, Commercial Property, Private Client and Agriculture.
If you have a corporate or commercial issue which Dyne Solicitors is unable to handle, then Butcher & Barlow’s Commercial team will certainly be able to step in and assist.
DyneProtect© has also negotiated price reductions on OLAT / Driver CPC courses run by training providers KP Legal Limited who are offering discounts to DyneProtect© clients on Operator Licensing Awareness / Compliance training (-20%) and Periodic Driver CPC training (-10%).
