Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Transport Management, Haulage and Passenger

Upon completion of the course (100 hrs tuition) and registration with CILT(Ire), delegates will then be entitled to sit the examination. The examination is an “Open Book” format, which means you bring the course manual with you to the examination 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 is held in the afternoon. Each examination paper is 2.5hrs in duration so a total of 5hrs 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. This is free to download and all you will require to access the course are the log in details sent to you by ISM. You will need access to either a laptop or desk-top computer with web-cam facilities, with a stable internet connection. The use of handheld devices and mobile phones prove to be difficult when uploading content and assignments. Therefore, we would urge our delegates to use a desk-top or lap top computer while studying on the course.

No. You must have 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 that you must sit and pass both the Haulage and Passenger operations examinations on separate dates. If you choose to work only within Haulage or within Passenger operations, then one certificate will suffice.

No. The Certificate program is not registered on the QQI/NFQ framework of qualifications 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 and because of this, certificates issued within those jurisdictions are no longer recognised as complying with EU legislation. Holders of these certificates must attend a recognised and approved training course and pass the examinations within an EU state, to regain EU regulation compliance.

The onus is on the delegate to pass the examination on the day; however, ISM is proud to say that our average pass rate for the examinations is higher than 96%. We have Academic / Industry and subject matter experts as our lead tutors, with over 100years 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 €850.00. The course manuals and learner’s handbooks, course content, slide shows, past papers etc are covered in this fee. Staged payments are also available for those who require it; however, all 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 prior to 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)

Please contact us directly if you require any further information on fees, our staff will be happy to help

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

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. Any person who wishes to apply for an international haulage licence or International Passenger Transport Operator’s Licence must be in possession of or hire someone who holds an International Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage Transport Management.

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

ISM support a fully inclusive and equal opportunity-based training system. We believe that everyone has the right to quality education and training. If you have been clinically diagnosed with a learning disability, please contact us directly in total confidence to discuss the learning support options and resources that are available that will help you both on the course and with the examination. Our expert tutors have many years of experience in designing learner specific training programmes that encourage participation and engagement within our courses