Online Transport Manager cpc Courses
Accredited Transport Manager CPC Courses
Pearson CPC offers the Chartered Institute of Transport and Logistics (CILT) accredited Transport Manager CPC training courses, via our online classroom, with live delivery from our fully qualified trainers. Exams are online and are scheduled at regular intervals throughout the year. All from the comfort of your own home.
We offer small class sizes, to create the best learning environment. Our aim is to help in any way we can to guide you through the process.
CPC for the Transport Industry
As a Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) accredited centre, our competitively priced Transport Manager courses for Road Haulage and Passenger transport, deliver excellent pass rates some 20 to 30% higher than the national average.
Online CPC Courses
Transport Manager CPC qualification in Road Haulage and Passenger Transport and Driver CPC for LGV and PCV. Delivered live, online, by fully qualified Industry professionals.
Why Choose us?
We believe that the duration and quality of courses and the tools provided, will ensure delegates have the highest retention rate to pass the exams and achieve their goal of becoming a Transport Manager.
Transport Manager CPC Qualifications and Refreshers
Transport Manager CPC Courses
Courses delivered live, via our online classroom
The Certificate of Professional Competence for Transport Managers course is essential for those seeking a career in transport management. The Transport Manager CPC is a level 3 qualification and is the minimum qualification required for holding an Operator's Licence. This qualification requires you to pass examinations and covers both National and International operations.
Pearson CPC is a well-respected, recognised centre for Transport Manager CPC training and examinations and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Each course will be delivered via our online classroom, with live delivery, from our fully qualified trainers, from 08.00 to 16.00hrs each day. The courses are run to coincide with the formal online CILT examinations, which are scheduled at regular intervals throughout the year. All the relevant materials required to prepare for the exams are included.
Your course will be tailored to either the Passenger Transport or the Road Haulage Management CPC qualification. The course is 10 days in total, which includes 2 revision days and 1 days of exams. Road Haulage or Passenger Transport Student Notes will be posted out to you.
Home Study
For those wishing to prepare for the Transport Manager CPC qualification via home study, the Transport Manager CPC manuals and exam booklets can be purchased from us. Please contact us for details.
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FAQ's
You need a professional qualification called the Transport Manager Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) to become a Transport Manager. You do not need a driving licence.
Responsible for ensuring that all legislative requirements are met, relating to the driving and operation of vehicles used under the licence, for example, ensuring that the rules on drivers’ hours and tachographs are adhered to. Ensuring proper records are kept and stored. Ensuring systems are in place for defect reporting, safety inspections, routine maintenance, and repairs.
It is not possible to act as a Transport Manager without a valid CPC qualification in the UK. The legislation is clear on the requirements and non-compliance can result in severe penalties, including fines and even disqualification from operating within the industry. You can no longer apply for “grandfather rights” to act as a Transport Manager. The deadline to apply was 4th December 2013.
Yes, you can, as long as you have the two separate qualifications for Transport Manager CPC in both Road Haulage and Passenger Transport. You cannot take these qualifications at the same time.
A CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) Transport Manager is a qualified individual, responsible for ensuring that transport operations are compliant with national and international regulations. They play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and lawful running of a transport businesses.
Anyone aspiring to be a Transport Manager for Road Haulage or Passenger Transport operations, or those looking to set up their own transport business, should consider taking this course to meet the legislative requirements.
Those who wish to apply for a Standard National or International Operators Licence or to hold the position of a TransportManager.
Allows the holder to apply for a Standard International Operators Licence, proving that they are professionally competent. As a result, an operator can carry goods for hire or reward in the UK and Europe. Those who hold the Tranaport Manager qualification are also able to apply for jobs as a Transport Manager and also act as an External Transport Manager.
This is a Transport Manager CPC qualification, so although there are no minimum entry qualifications, a basic knowledge of accounting procedures, maintenance records etc, is an advantage but not essential.
Multiple Choice Exam: This unit is assessed by a single two-hour online examination consisting of 40 multiple choice type questions. A notional pass mark of 70% is applied to this examination.
Case Study Exam: An open book case study, online examination that consists of a scenario followed by questions to be answered in two hours. Question types include short answer responses, longer length analytical responses, drawing up schedules, interpreting data, and numerical calculations. A notional pass mark of 50% is applied to this examination. (This case study is 2 hours 15 minutes duration)
Our trainers are fully qualified Transport Managers in both LGV (HGV) and PCV. They have decades of experience of real-life operations, incorporating all aspects of running both Road Haulage and Passenger Transport Operator Licences.
Because we keep the online class size to a maximum of 10 delegates, we offer you the best learning environment. Our aim is to help you, in any way that we can, and guide you through the process.
Because the course is delivered live, online, by our qualified trainers, there is no travelling time or expenses. It is the same experience as in the classroom, without the need to leave home. The Exams are also online, which is much more convenient than attending an exam venue.
The national pass rate for those taking the exam is around 50%. For those opting for home Study, the pass rate is between 20 to 30%. For those attending our Course, our current pass rate is between 70 and 79%.
Road Haulage
Business and Company Law, Industrial Relations, Health and Safety, Financial Management, Commercial Conduct of the Business, Marketing, Organisation Charts, KPIs and Work Plans, Business Taxation.
Operator Licensing, Drivers’ Hours and Records, Planned Preventive Maintenance, Vehicle Costing, Vehicle Taxation, Transport Ancillaries and Contracts of Carriage, Electronic Data, Weights and Dimensions of Vehicles and Loads, Safe Loading of Vehicles and Transit of Goods
Mechanical Conditions – Plating and Testing, Mechanical Conditions – Fleet Inspections and Enforcement, Driver Licensing, Speed Limits, and Traffic Regulations.
Traffic Accident Procedure, Insurance, Vehicle Selection, Permits, Transit Systems, Frontier Crossings, InternationalTransport Documentation
Passenger Transport
Business and Company Law, Industrial Relations, Health and Safety, Financial Management, Commercial Conduct of the Business, Marketing, Organisation Charts, KPIs and Work Plans, Business Taxation.
Operator Licensing, Drivers’ Hours and Records, Planned Preventive Maintenance, Vehicle Costing, Vehicle Taxation, Transport Ancillaries and Contracts of Carriage and conduct regulations, Electronic Data, Bus and Coach Service Operation, Competition Rules,
Timetabling and Scheduling, Fares, Revenue Collection and Tenders, Driver Licencing, Traffic Regulations and Accident Procedure, Insurance, Vehicle Selection, Weights and Dimension of Vehicle, Mechanical Condition, Route Planning and Frontier Crossings, International Passenger Documentation
The price includes the pre course materials, Student Notes.
The price also includes 9 days of online training, including two revision days to prepare for the exams, including past papers and mock exams.
The cost of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport registration fee, and multi choice and case study examination fees, 12 months free E subscription to CILT are also included.
VAT is also included.
We run an intensive 9-day, online course, including two revision days, which are tailored to the delegates, followed by the online exams on day 10.
We start the online classroom at 08.00hrs and finish around 16.00hrs each day. We take breaks mid morning, lunch and mid afternoon.
The trainer will set appropriate homework, including past papers and multi choice practice, to help your knowledge retention.
Yes, both the Multi choice exam and the Case Study exam are online. A week before the exam, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport will email you a username and password and full instructions for the online exams. The Trainer will also go over this in depth, during the course, to fully prepare you for the exams.
Because the exams are online, there are many more exam dates available, as opposed to the classroom which is usually only 6 times a year. The CILT timetable will be emailed to you, should you wish to book a resit. Resits cost £160.00 plus VAT, per exam. If you pass one exam, that will be valid for two years. As soon as you pass the resit, you will be qualified.
Please let us know which course date you wish to book, and we will email you an enrolment form and a request for ID. Alternatively, you can book online.
When you pass both exams, you will be issued with a Department for Transport Certificate. You will also receive a vocational certificate issued by CILT.
Unlike the Driver CPC, once you've obtained your Transport Manager CPC, it is valid for life. The Traffic Commissioner stipulates that a qualified Transport Manager should attend a one-day Transport Manager CPC refresher every 5 years.
The national pass rate is around 50%. For those opting for home Study, the pass rate is between 20 to 30%. Our current pass rate is between 70% and 79%
You can change the date of your course or request a full refund, provided that the request is in line with our terms and conditions. See: https://www.pearsoncpc.co.uk/terms-conditions
CILT have strict registration windows forthe online exams. Provided that you notify us of a cancellation, or change of date before the window closes, then we can accommodate. The CILT timetable and windows or registration will be emailed to you when you book.
Traffic Commissioners set out different requirements, depending on the circumstances. You may have been asked to gain the full Transport Manager CPC qualification, a 1-day OLAT course, or a 1- or 2-day Transport ManagerRefresher course. If you are unsure, call our friendly team on 01209 899399 or email us at info@pearsoncpc.co.uk
The average salary for Transport Manager is between £35,000 and £70,000 per year in the United Kingdom, depending on the size of the operation and the geographical location.
Yes, you can work as a freelance External Transport Manager for up to 4 vehicle operators. The maximum total number of vehicles you can manage is 50. The traffic Commissioner stipulates that you must live within one hour's travelling distance from the depot. You will need to have a contract with each operator, that sets out what you will do.
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