CPC for Drivers of Passenger Transport (Cat. D) Vehicles – Initial Training (DISCOUNTED)

As from the 1 July 2012 persons who obtain their driving licence in Category D or D1 (including D+E and D1+E) with the intention of applying for a driver’s permit and tag to drive buses, coaches and/or minibuses shall also be required to obtain an initial qualification leading to the issue of a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) as required by the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations (S.L.65.18). No drivers’ permits and tags to drive these vehicles shall be issued to applicants who do not hold a Driver CPC.

The course is 63 hours long.  Tuition will be held at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering, MCAST, Paola.

Advanced Training in Rational Driving Based on Safety Regulations

• To know the characteristics of the transmission system in order to make the best possible use of it
• To know the technical characteristics and operation of the safety controls in order to control the vehicle, minimise wear and tear and prevent disfunctioning
• Ability to optimise fuel consumption: optimisation of fuel consumption by applying know-how from previous points
• Ability to load the vehicle with due regard for safety rules and proper vehicle use
• Ability to ensure passenger comfort and safety 
  

Application of Regulations 

• To know the social environment of road transport and the rules governing it
• To know the regulations governing carriage of passengers

Health, Road and Environmental Safety, Service, Logistics 

• To make drivers aware of the risks of the road and of accidents at work:
• Ability to prevent criminality and trafficking in illegal immigrants:
• Ability to prevent physical risks:
• Awareness of the importance of physical and mental ability:
• Ability to assess emergency situations and behaviour in an emergency situation:
• Ability to adopt behaviour to help enhance the image of the company:
• To know the economic environment of carriage of passengers by road and the organisation of the market.

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. 

A Certificate will be issued by Transport Malta. 

There are no exams with MCAST.  Exams will be done through Transport Malta. 

Fee covers tuition given by MCAST. Students are encouraged to bring a pen and notepad for note-taking during the training.