DCPC

The initial Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) qualification is split into four parts. These include the theory and practical tests you will need to pass before you can gain your full vocational driving licence.

The other two parts are optional, and only need to be taken if you want to get the full Driver CPC that will allow you to drive buses, coaches or lorries professionally.

This gives you the flexibility to obtain your vocational licence only, or to gain full Driver CPC at the same time.

The two Driver CPC theory tests are:

  • part one - theory test (multiple choice and hazard perception)
  • part two - case studies

The practical tests are:

  • part three - licence acquisition (practical test of driving ability)
  • part four - Driver CPC practical test (vehicle safety demonstration)


To get the full Driver CPC qualification, you will need to pass all four parts. If you want to get a vocational licence, but will not be driving for a living, you will only need to take and pass part one and part three.

What order can the tests be taken in?
You must pass part one before you can take part three, and pass part two before you take part four.

However, you can choose to do the theory test or case studies in any order. You can also take the licence acquisition test before the Driver CPC practical test, or the other way around.