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**chocolate_frog** · 11-12-2011, 18:27

Looking at driving jobs at the moment as a potential quick fix job whilst I find my feet should I depart the warm embrace of the Colours.

A fair few refer to Digi tachos essentail... what does this mean? Do I need to own one or know how to work one?

I have C + E, D + E, Hazmat and FLT. Do I need to do a course in this digi tacho or what?

**jarrod248** · 11-12-2011, 18:35

You'll need a card and to pay of course. Google it and also CPC and pay again.

**chocolate_frog** · 11-12-2011, 18:47

cheers jarrod.

**tiger stacker** · 11-12-2011, 18:48

Few blokes do driving jobs for extra cash while still serving, CPC is to prevent cowboys from crashing along the A roads.

Tacho is workable, long as you remember to learn about manual discs as well.

**jarrod248** · 11-12-2011, 18:51

LGV drivers I know on here are guzzler and mac_uk. Both will give sound advice.

**postman_twit** · 11-12-2011, 19:05

You don't need your full Driver's CPC for another couple of years as yet. Do the module relating to 'O' licence protection. 7.5 hrs training covers Digicard/Digitacho, manual tachos, driver's hours etc, etc. You will need to apply for your Digicard if you already haven't done so. Anymore info pse, PM me.

**jarrod248** · 11-12-2011, 19:08

Any idea of costs Postie?

**BoundApprentice** · 11-12-2011, 19:22

I am sure my digi tacho card was les than £30 and I didnt need to send a photo off as DVLA just used the on on file from my driving licence this was 2 years ago they last for 5 years £27 is a figure that keeps jumping in my head.
Anything like Hazmat and HIAB courses run through civi firms count as hours towards your CPC too I did a HIAB course about 6 months ago and it counted as 15 hours towards a CPC

**postman_twit** · 11-12-2011, 19:26

Shop around. Costs have dropped because Drivers and Companies are delaying the training for as long as possible. When I book a trainer it costs me £500 per day wether I have 1 or 20 Drivers attend. There are cheaper Companies but the instructors are experts. The guy who took our 'O' Licence module was 28 years with VOSA and really knew his stuff. You can get courses starting at £30 per day but you get what you pay for. There is an additional upload fee per Driver to go on top of this, approx £8.

**ark-angel** · 11-12-2011, 20:33

Your best to pm 'arters' he does dcpc training. I am a hgv driver and even though i can't remember the cost of my digi it wasnt a lot. As for the dcpc you should have it through grandfather rights if you past your test enough time back though i cant remember the cut off date. Truck and driver magazine has a good forum on it's wwb site. Ask on rhere and you should get a full and proffesional answer.