Sept 2021 Series-CPC Case Study for Road Haulage - Examination Details - 10/09/2021

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September 2021 Series CPC case study for Road Haulage, providing examination instructions, candidate information requirements, and the structure of a 60-mark paper. It sets out scenario-based tasks for transport managers across Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie, covering driver scheduling, tachograph and driving hours, operational and compliance responsibilities, vehicle charge calculation using provided financial data, and dangerous goods handling and licensing constraints. The document includes time allowance, permitted materials, and form-filling rules.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages14

Reading Time35 min

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Examination Details

Instructions to the candidate

Background

Alpha

Bravo

Charlie

Sept 2021 Series-CPC Case Study for Road Haulage The envelope, which contained this paper, will have been cut open in front of you. Examination Details: | Paper Title: | Sept 2021 Series-CPC Case Study for Road Haulage | | --- | --- | | Paper No: | CPCR20921 | | Date of Examination: | 10/09/2021 13:00-15:15 | Instructions to the candidate-to be read before the examination Time allowed: 2 hours 15 minutes You must have: • the case study You may use: • a calculator • a dictionary • any permitted written materials Instructions • Complete your name and your name below in capital letters and include your date of birth and signature. • Use black ink. • Use the case study to answer all the questions. • Write your answer to each question in the space provided. If you need extra space use the lined page(s) at the end of this booklet. The question numbers must be clearly shown. • Additional paper may be used if required but you must clearly show your name, date of birth and question number(s) . • Answer all the questions. • Do all calculations and rough work the following pages. Cross out any work you do not wish to have marked. Information • The total mark for this paper is 60. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets () . • This document has 9 pages. • Assessment material has been prepared in line with legislation current at the time of production. Any subsequent changes to legislation have not been taken into account, however, responses that refer to amended legislation will be credited. • Covid-19: Candidates will not be questioned on any temporary rules introduced due to Covid-19 . Answers that reflect such measures will not be credited. To be signed by the candidate: | Candidate's name: | | | --- | --- | | Candidate's date of birth: | | | Candidate's signature: | | page 1 of 9 Ref: CPCR20921 / v0 Background You work as a sole trader consultant to several transport companies in the UK. You gained a Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage Operations in March 2020. Details of some of your clients are set out in the following table. You act as the transport manager for these five clients. You are named as the only transport manager on each of the four operator licences held by Alpha, Bravo and Charlie. You have tasks to complete and issues to review today, based on the following information. Alpha Tim Brown is the Managing Director of Alpha Haulage Ltd. He has told you the following: • One of Alpha’s authorised vehicles recently returned from a journey from the company’s operating centre to Madrid (Spain) where goods were delivered for a customer. • Alpha transferred one authorised vehicle from its operating centre in the Eastern Traffic Area to its operating centre in the Western Traffic Area on 2 August 2021. The vehicle will return to its original operating centre tomorrow. • Tim requires a detailed driver schedule for the following proposed journey, subject to Regulation EC561/2006: 1 Load vehicle at operating centre for one hour, driver to assist. 2 Drive from operating centre to delivery site (120km at 60kph) . 3 Unload goods for one hour, driver to assist. This vehicle must arrive on site at 10. 15hrs for unloading to start immediately. 4 Drive to collection site (245km at 70kph) . 5 Load goods for 30 minutes, driver to assist. 6 Drive to operating centre (157 .5km at 70kph) . 7 Unload at operating centre for 30 minutes, driver to assist. • Alpha’s drivers are required to complete one 15-minute daily vehicle check at the start of every shift. Driver breaks must be taken as late as possible and for the shortest possible time. page 2 of 6 Ref: CPCR20921 / v0 Bravo Ann White is the Managing Director of Bravo Transport Ltd. She has told you the following: • One of Bravo’s drivers is Alan. His tachograph records show 50 hours of driving for the week ended on 5 September 2021. A download from Alan’s tachogra

FAQs

What are the candidate requirements and allowed materials for this examination?

Candidates must complete their name, date of birth, and signature in capital letters, use black ink, and answer all questions in the provided spaces. A calculator and dictionary are permitted, along with any permitted written materials.

How does the Alpha scenario require the driver schedule to be handled?

The schedule must be prepared for the proposed journey using Regulation EC 561/2006, including specified load, drive, unload, and rest timing, plus a daily 15-minute vehicle check at the start of each shift.

What key compliance and operational issues are raised in the Charlie scenario?

Charlie faces space constraints due to resurfacing, must manage regulated dangerous goods with valid qualifications and DGSA arrangements, and addresses issues such as a missing digital tachograph card for a driver and the impact of vehicle licensing and trade licence limitations.

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