Shorcontrol Safety, a leading safety company, has been accredited by the Road Safety Authority to act as the Training Centre for drivers who wish to acquire or maintain their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification.

The Shorcontrol training centre in Naas is also FAS registered and will be running the Driver CPC course for all bus drivers and truck drivers in preparation for the new legislation coming into effect in September 2009.

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Driver CPC was introduced in Ireland as a legal requirement on 10 September 2008 for all bus, coach and minibus drivers. The introduction date for all truck drivers will be 10 September 2009.

New drivers will have to undergo a four hour theory test followed by two hours practical tests. All drivers will have to renew their CPC every five years following 35 hours of periodic training. This can be done through annual one day training.

The new legislation will affect all professional truck, bus and minibus drivers except certain types of vehicles such as private vehicles, emergency response and driving instructor vehicles that are exempt under the new laws.

For course information contact Ruth at 045 898 198 or search www.safety.ie

(PR/KMcA)