Bookings Now Open for Vehicle-Specific Driver CPC Courses

New tipper, tanker and truck mixer courses to replace existing SSA training from May 2026

MP SKILLS has announced that bookings for its newly developed vehicle-specific safety training courses for tippers, tankers, and truck mixers are now open. The first new tipper courses will start in June, with tanker and truck mixer courses commencing in July. 

Developed in partnership with the Mineral Products Association (MPA) and specialist industry working groups, the new training programmes will replace the existing Site Safety Awareness (SSA) programme, offering training tailored to the operational challenges and safety requirements of each vehicle type. 

The updated courses provide targeted safety guidance, enhanced technical insight, and the latest industry best practices to help operators work more safely and effectively on site. 

Existing Site Safety Awareness courses will continue as scheduled, and all current bookings will remain valid. However, SSA will no longer be available for new bookings or purchases after 20 May 2026, as the industry transitions to the new vehicle-specific training framework. 

Neil Peacock, general manager of MP Skills, said: ‘These new vehicle-specific programmes ensure operators receive training directly relevant to the equipment they use every day. By tailoring the learning experience to individual vehicle types, we can further strengthen safety culture across the sector and support higher operational standards and competency.’ 

Dave Hart, chair of the MPA Transport Committee, added: ‘The MPA Transport Committee is pleased to have collaborated with MP Skills to introduce these new vehicle-specific safety courses, which reflect our shared commitment to raising standards, supporting competence across the sector, and ensuring that everyone working in the mineral products industry returns home safely every day.’