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There is a very simple way for operators to check a driver's CPC entitlement by using the DVLA licence validation process, which costs £5 per enquiry. Section 2 of the Forms D795/D796 ( available from this section of the website) specifically confirms if a valid driver CPC card has been issued. When an operator first employs a driver they have a ‘duty of care' to ensure that the driver has a valid licence for the category of vehicle they are employed to drive and also ensure that the licence is valid. Simply looking at a licence and photocopying it is no proof that the licence is either valid nor has the correct class entitlements (DVLA do make mistakes) and drivers can hold several copies of their licence. Operators who do not carry out a proper validation check can be prosecuted for ‘causing and permitting' and the ‘O' licence holder can be personally fined and have points put on their own personal driving licence for employing drivers with an invalid licence, whilst the Traffic Commissioners can also call them to task over what is considered to be a matter of repute.
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Read more... [Driver CPC Card Checks]
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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has put in place a system for those drivers with a non UK licence to obtain a driver qualification card (DQC) in GB. Only those drivers holding such licences, and who have completed part (i.e. at least seven hours) or all of their periodic training in the UK, are eligible to apply.
If a non UK licence holder attends a periodic training course, it's important that you don't upload their details onto the recording and evidencing system as the licence number will not be recognised.
In order to obtain a DQC, such drivers will need to complete an application form (DQC1) and send this with their driving licence, D9 (some EU drivers will have this, it is a UK licence counterpart), a passport style photograph, relevant form of ID, training certificates and a translation where necessary. A fee of £25 applies and drivers will need to provide a GB address as the DQC can only be posted to GB postcode areas.
The application form (DQC1) is available from DSA by calling 0300 200 1122 or by sending an email to
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Licence & CPC Checks
