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CPC in Road Passenger Transport Operations Management
The Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in Road Passenger Transport Operations Management is designed to meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1071/2009.
CILT is the examining body for the CPC in Road Passenger Transport Operations Management on behalf of the Department of Transport.
Click here for a list of approved Training Providers for Transport Operations Management（https://www.cilt.ie:443/our-exams/approved-tm-cpc-course-providers）
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Achievement of the TM CPC demonstrates that the holder of the qualification is qualified to perform effective and continuous management of undertakings engaged in road transport operations within any EU member state.
This TM CPC is for managers who wish to become transport managers or who want to set up their own transport business.
Businesses transporting 8+ people per vehicle require a transport manager with a CPC in Road Passenger Transport Operations Management.
There is a requirement to complete a minimum of 100 hours tuition prior to sitting the examination. Along with attending classes, students are also advised to spend a further 100 hours in home study, to read and widen their knowledge, to revise and prepare for examinations.
Cost to sit CPC exams - €285
Key Areas
Introduction to passenger transport operations
Setting up a road passenger transport business
Covers marketing, developing a business plan, decision-making factors, financial considerations, business ownership, obligations upon transport operators and consequences of bankruptcy.
Access to the road transport market
What the legal requirements are in setting up a business and getting access to the road haulage market.
Covers professional competence, good repute and financial standing so candidates are aware of what is required by the Department of Transport when applying for a Road Passenger Transport Operators Licence.
Also covers the organisation of the market - scheduled and unscheduled operations, hiring of vehicles, school transport services and competition from non-Irish operators. The issue of community licences and competition is also discussed.
Transport operations management - Passenger
Covers main issues in managing a road passenger business - selecting the vehicle, insurances, documentation for driver and vehicle, carriers liability, medical treatment abroad, accident procedures, the role of information technology in managing road passenger transport services and organisation of work, operating efficiency and fuel economy.
Financial management
Provides students with the main financial information required when setting up and running a business.
Covers basic accounting information on keeping accounts, balance sheets, financial analysis, depreciation, costings, pricing, cost allocation, budgeting and managing cash flow.
Other areas covered include, road user charges, cheques, methods of payment, renting and factoring of invoices. There is also a section covering invoicing and incoterms, fares and pricing.
Technical standards - Passenger
Deals with the specific harmonisation issues dealing with passenger vehicles. Areas covered include: EU type approval.
Covers EU type approval vehicle weights, dimensions and design, technical standards, vehicle selection, vehicle maintenance, drivers' instructions for checking compliance, registration and technical inspection, noise and air pollution and preparation of maintenance plans.
Civil, commercial and social legislation
Focuses on the social issues concerned with road transport.
Covers employers' social security obligations, work contracts, obligations of the parties, working conditions and working hours, paid leave, remuneration, breach of contract, working time directive, main types of contract used in road transport, conditions of carriage, contract, agency and carriers liability in tort, consumer rights, employment health and safety legislation, driver qualifications, compliance with traffic regulations, compensation for loss or damage to goods, claims for injury to passengers and damage and loss of baggage.
Conventions and documentation
Examines the various conventions and documents in use in transport in passenger operations in Ireland and abroad.
Covers CMR Convention, CVR Convention, ADR Convention, ATP Convention, Single Administrative Documents (SAD), TIR Carnets, temporary exportation, importation of sales, display goods and professional equipment, Carnet de Passage en Douane and other Customs documentation, transit agreements and road user charges.
Route planning and road safety
Examines the importance of safety in transport and covers the legal requirement under the tachograph regulations for driving hours and rest periods.
Also covers the requirements for route planning especially when undertaking an international journey, including country profiles, access to ports and the main routes used from Ireland to Europe.
CPC Exam
Candidates must sit two exams to achieve a CPC in Road Transport Operations Management.
Once the candidate has chosen an approved CPC provider to study with, the provider will then register the candidate as an exam candidate via the CILT website before the course begins.
An automated email of log in details will be sent to the candidate. This will provide the candidate with:
‘M’ Number and Password
Link to Member / Candidate portal of the website
There, the candidate can check their personal details are correct
Book and pay for the exam once the provider have ‘certified’ the candidate for 100 hours of training.
A minimum of 100 hours of tuition must be provided by the course provider. Along with attending classes, students are also ADVISED to spend a further 100 hours in home study, to read and widen their knowledge, to revise and prepare for examinations.