Construction News
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Healey unveils three new measures in green planning packageHousing and planning minister John Healey today updated planning rules, granted nearly £10 million to improve green skills and backed the second wave of eco-towns.
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Hill & Smith profits up 9pc in last yearHill & Smith, the leading infrastructure and building products supplier, today reported profits up 9 per cent to £42 million on turnover down 7 per...
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RICS: Surveyors report rise in house buyer enquiriesSeven per cent more chartered surveyors reported a rise than fall in new buyer enquiries for housing in February compared with the previous month, according to...
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ODA 'may not return Lottery money'Money taken from the National Lottery to help fund the London 2012 Olympics project may never be returned, it has been revealed.
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Ashtead nine month profit falls 90pcEquipment rental business Ashtead today reported that it made £8.1 million profit in the first nine months of the financial year, compared to £87.6 million...
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ISG reports profit and turnover fallInterior Services Group saw profits fall by 61 per cent and its turnover drop by 14 per cent in the second half of 2009.
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Social housing boosts Mears revenuesMears group pushed its revenues up to £470 million in 2009, boosted by huge growth in its major social housing division.
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Rok profit jumps 188pcRok today reported a 188 per cent increase in pre-tax profit despite a 29 per cent reduction in turnover.
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Six new BSF projects worth £420m announcedSix more local authorities across England have today joined the Building Schools for the Future programme and will share nearly £420 million of investment from...
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Government to spend £120m on further Manchester tram expansionThe Government has committed £120.9 million of funding to the two further extensions on the Manchester Metrolink tram system.
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Driver CPC
Under a new European Union Directive, professional bus, coach and lorry drivers need to hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) in addition to a vocational driving licence. Any drivers of lorries over 3.5 tonnes and minibuses with 9 seats or more must obtain a Driver CPC.
New drivers obtain their Driver CPC by passing a series of initial qualification tests - theory and practical. This must then be followed by 35 hours of periodic training every five years if they want to keep their Driver CPC after that period. For more information on the initial qualification tests, see the page in this guide on who needs a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence? and our guide on Driver CPC initial qualification for lorry, bus and coach drivers.
Bus and coach drivers who hold a relevant vocational licence gained before 10 September 2008, and lorry drivers who obtained their licence before 10 September 2009, do not need to take the initial qualification. This is because they are deemed to hold 'acquired rights'. However, they will have to complete periodic training to keep their Driver CPC. For more information, see the page in this guide on who needs a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence? and our guide on Driver CPC periodic training for lorry, bus and coach drivers.
Driver CPC is valid for five years. New drivers who have qualified via the initial qualification route will receive a Driver Qualification Card (DQC), which they can show as proof that they hold Driver CPC. Existing drivers will receive their DQC when they have completed their 35 hours of periodic training.
National VQ's launch their new website
National VQs are delighted to announce the launch of their new website, which has been specially designed so that their customers and clients can quickly and easily find the information about any of the training courses currently available through our consultancy.
We have also provided a simple-to-use course booking system that helps you to find and pre-book the perfect course for your needs.
As our service expands we will be constantly updating the site with additional information including updated courses to cover any changes that may occur in the world of construction and business development.
We hope that you enjoy your visit to our site and we would gratefully receive any comments that you care to make on how we can improve our website – and our services to you.
