Can Driver CPC Training Be Delivered at Our Depot? A Guide for UK Operators
Yes — Driver CPC training can be delivered at your depot, and for most operators it's the most practical way to complete the required hours.
Onsite delivery brings an approved training course to your premises, so drivers complete their periodic training without travelling to an external venue. For fleets spread across routes, shifts or sites, it removes the biggest headache of Driver CPC compliance: getting the right people in the right room on the right day.
This guide explains how depot-delivered training works in practice, what you need to provide, what the training provider handles, and how to plan delivery around your operation.
How onsite Driver CPC training works
Onsite (or "at your depot") training means an approved provider delivers a JAUPT-approved Driver CPC course at your location rather than drivers attending a public course elsewhere.
The practical difference from external venues:
- Drivers start and finish at their normal workplace
- No travel time to and from a training venue
- Training can be scheduled around your shifts and routes
- The same course content and approval rules apply as anywhere else
There's no special licence category or rule for onsite delivery — it's the same JAUPT-approved periodic training, just delivered at your premises.
What you need to provide
Onsite delivery is straightforward, but you'll need to make a few arrangements:
1. A suitable room. A meeting room, canteen or office space that can seat your drivers comfortably for the session, with a screen or blank wall for the presentation.
2. Driver availability. The drivers you want trained need to be released from duties for the course duration — plan this against your routes and shifts.
3. Basic facilities. Seating, power, and reasonable comfort for the session length.
4. Your requirements upfront. Numbers, dates, course type and any constraints — the more your provider knows, the better the plan they can offer.
You don't need specialist training equipment or a dedicated training suite. A standard meeting space is enough for most courses.
What the training provider handles
A properly organised provider takes care of the rest:
- Delivering the approved course content for the full required duration
- Registering attendance and keeping the required records
- Uploading completed hours to the DVSA recording system
- Issuing certificates or confirmation of completed hours
At JS Transport Solutions, for example, onsite courses are JAUPT-approved, the DVSA upload is included, and training hours are logged within five working days — so your drivers' records are updated promptly without extra admin for you.
Scheduling training around shifts and routes
The most common concern for depot delivery is logistics: how do you release drivers without disrupting the operation?
Options that work in practice:
- Full-day sessions for groups. If you have enough drivers, one full-day International course (at least seven hours) can cover a whole team in a single session.
- Split delivery. International courses can be split over two consecutive days, and National courses that exceed seven hours can be split over two non-consecutive days — useful where you can't release everyone at once.
- Staggered sessions across several dates. For larger fleets, running the same course across multiple days means drivers rotate through training while routes stay covered.
- Mixing course lengths. National courses must be at least three hours and 30 minutes long, which can suit shorter release windows — check what your drivers actually need first (see below).
The right pattern depends on your fleet size, shift pattern and how many hours each driver still needs.
Check which training your drivers need first
Before booking anything, confirm whether your drivers need International or National training. Drivers who drive professionally in both the UK and Europe need 35 hours of International Driver CPC training every five years. Drivers who drive in the UK only can complete National training or a mix — but National courses don't count towards an International Driver CPC entitlement.
Check the GOV.UK Driver CPC guide for the current training requirements, and DVSA guidance for running a Driver CPC course covers course delivery, attendance records and the rules on repeating courses.
It's also worth checking each driver's existing training history. Repeating a course within the five-year period is only permitted for specific reasons under DVSA guidance, so course selection should follow the driver's record — not just convenience.
For most fleets this is a five-minute check per driver, and it prevents the most common booking mistake: paying for training that doesn't count towards the entitlement a driver actually needs.
What to confirm before booking
When you request depot delivery, put these details in your enquiry:
1. Your location and how many drivers need training
2. Whether the drivers need National or International courses
3. Your preferred dates and any shift or route constraints
4. The space you have available at the depot
5. What the quote includes — uploads, certificates, travel and any additional charges
A good provider will confirm the course type, duration, delivery plan and costs in writing before the date, so there are no surprises on the day.
Arrange Driver CPC training at your depot
JS Transport Solutions delivers onsite Driver CPC training across the UK (https://www.jstransport.uk/onsite-driver-cpc-training), with JAUPT-approved courses brought to your depot — DVSA uploads included and training hours logged within five working days.
To arrange training at your depot, share your location, how many drivers need training, whether they need National or International courses, and your preferred dates. The team will confirm an arrangement that fits your operation and provide a written quotation.
If you're still weighing up options, our guide to the cost of onsite Driver CPC training (https://www.jstransport.uk/post/onsite-driver-cpc-training-cost-uk) explains what affects the price and what to check in a quote.
