
CPC in Road Haulage/Passenger Transport Operations Management
Professional CPC Training for Transport Managers & Haulage Business Owners
Course Details:
The Transport Manager CPC (TM CPC) in Road Haulage/Passenger Transport Operations Management is a mandatory qualification for anyone who wishes to operate or manage a road haulage business in Ireland. This course is designed for managers, owner-operators, and individuals planning to set up their own transport business, ensuring they meet the professional competence requirements set by the Department of Transport.
The TM CPC course delivers comprehensive training across all core areas required to operate a compliant and efficient road haulage business.
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Minimum 100 hours of classroom tuition required before sitting the examination
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Students are strongly advised to complete an additional 100 hours of home study
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Designed to build knowledge gradually while supporting exam preparation
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Suitable for new entrants and experienced transport professionals
Our approach focuses on making complex legislation and operational requirements clear, practical, and understandable.
Start Date:
26th February 2026
Duration:
13 Weeks, 2 Evenings per week, Monday & Wednesday, 6:30pm to 9:30pm and Saturday Morning, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Course Delivery:
Online / Blended in-class sessions
Cost:
€1100.00
Certification:
On completion of this course and subject to passing the required examinations, students will be awarded the (CILT Ire) Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Operation Management in either Passenger or Road Haulage.
Who This Course Is For:
This course is ideal for:
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Aspiring Transport Managers
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Individuals setting up a road haulage business
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Existing operators seeking CPC compliance
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Managers responsible for fleet, compliance, or operations
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Anyone preparing to apply for a Road Transport Operator’s Licence
Key Areas Covered:
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Setting Up & Accessing the Road Haulage Market
Covers the foundations of starting and operating a haulage business, including business planning, marketing, financial standing, professional competence, and good repute. Explains operator licensing requirements, access to the road haulage market, and EU authorisations needed to operate legally in Ireland and internationally.
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Transport Operations, Compliance & Safety
Focuses on the day-to-day management of a haulage operation, including fleet management, logistics, route planning, vehicle and driver documentation, tachograph rules, road safety, technical standards, and EU vehicle regulations. Emphasises compliance, operating efficiency, and safe transport practices.
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Financial, Legal & Employment Management
Provides essential knowledge for managing the business side of transport, covering costing, pricing, budgeting, cash flow, invoicing, incoterms, and financial control. Also covers employment law, working time regulations, contracts, social legislation, liability, and transport documentation used in Ireland and across the EU.
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