CPC Transport Manager

Upon completion of the course (100 hrs tuition) and registration with CILT(Ire), delegates will be entitled to sit the examination. The examination is an “Open Book” format, which means you bring the course manual to the exam and use this to answer the questions. There are two examinations Haulage and Passenger Operations, and delegates must choose which one they will sit on the day. There are two parts to the examination on the day, paper one in the morning and paper two in the afternoon. Each examination paper is 2.5 hours in duration, so a total of 5 hours over the entire day. Delegates must achieve 60% in each paper to receive an overall pass mark.

Delegates who successfully pass the examination will receive an International Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Management (Haulage or Passenger), which is issued on behalf of the Department of Transport (Ire) by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (Ire). This certificate is recognised throughout the EU as evidence of the holder’s professional competence to function as a Road Transport Manager. It is a much sought-after qualification and is highly respected within the Haulage and Passenger industry.

The ISM Transport Managers CPC course is delivered online using the Zoom platform. It is free to download, and all you will require to access the course are the login details sent to you by ISM. You will need access to a laptop or desktop computer with webcam facilities and a stable internet connection. Handheld devices and mobile phones can be complicated when uploading content and assignments. Therefore, we urge our delegates to use a desktop or laptop computer while studying on the course.

No. You would need a TM CPC qualification in Road Haulage operations and a separate TM CPC qualification in Road Passenger operations to function as a Transport Manager in Haulage and Passenger operations. This means you must sit and pass the Haulage and Passenger operations examinations on separate dates. One certificate will suffice if you choose to work only within Haulage or Passenger operations.

No. The Certificate program is not registered on the QQI/NFQ qualifications framework but is considered a professional certificate within the Transport and Logistics industry across the EU member states.

No. In the aftermath of Brexit, the EU has defined the UK / NI as third country status. Because of this, certificates issued within those jurisdictions are no longer recognised as complying with EU legislation. To regain EU regulation compliance, holders of these certificates must attend a recognised and approved training course and pass the examinations within an EU state.

The onus is on the delegate to pass the examination on the day; however, ISM is proud to say that our average exam pass rate is higher than 96%. We have Academic / Industry and subject matter experts as our lead tutors; with over 100 years of combined experience between them, our tutors excel in the delivery of this course. Our tutors have worked and or are still working within the Haulage and Passenger Industries and have current, up-to-date knowledge in all aspects of the industries. Our tutors will do everything they can to get you the results you deserve, and if you follow their expert tuition, use their exam tips, and study the course content and course manuals, you will be well on your way to success in your examinations.

The current course fee is €900.00. The course manuals and learner’s handbooks, course content, slide shows, past papers etc, are included in this fee. Staged payments are also available for those who require them; however, all remaining fees must be paid before the course commencement date. There is also an additional examination fee to be paid directly to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport before the examination date. Your course tutor will advise you when this is to be paid. The current CILT examination fee is €285.00 (this may be subject to change)

We also facilitate 30% Grant Funding if you are upskilling. Please contact us directly for further information. 

No. However, if you pass one paper with at least 60% and achieve at least 50% on the failed paper, you can return on the next examination date and re-sit the failed paper only.
Please note that CILT (Ire) will require an additional examination fee.

Yes. You can function as the nominated Transport Manager for up to four different companies, provided that the combined fleet of vehicles under your control does not exceed fifty vehicles.

Yes. Since February 2022, ALL vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 2.5 tonnes, operating for hire and reward, into UK / NI or the EU bloc, must have an international road haulage Operators Licence. Anyone wishing to apply for an international haulage or International Passenger Transport Operator’s Licence must own or hire someone with an International Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage Transport Management.

Yes. If you carry passengers in vehicles with a seating capacity of nine persons or more (including the driver), you will require a Road Passenger Transport Operators licence. The operator must possess or employ someone with an International Certificate of Professional competence in Road Passenger Transport Management.

ISM support a fully inclusive and equal opportunity-based training system. Everyone has the right to quality education and training. If you have been clinically diagnosed with a learning disability, don’t hesitate to contact us directly in complete confidence to discuss the learning support options and available resources that will help you both on the course and with the examination. Our expert tutors have many years of experience designing learner-specific training programmes to encourage participation and engagement within our courses.