See how the qualification process is organised
IRU Examiner supports the assessment and certification process for professional road transport – from the roles of training and examination bodies to the methodologies, digital workflows and certificates issued.
Who does what in the qualification process
Accredited Training Institutes (ATIs) prepare candidates and record training completion.
Examination authorities or delegated providers independently assess competence using defined methodologies and standards.
Government authorities oversee the qualification framework and retain control over certification.
All stages can be managed within a traceable digital workflow while keeping training, assessment and certification responsibilities clearly separated.
Train ➜ Assess ➜ Certify ➜ Verify
What IRU provides for examination and certification
Accreditation
Governance, quality assurance and accreditation for the organisations responsible for training and assessment.
Examination methodology
Defined theoretical and practical assessment methods, question banks, assessment criteria and practical checklists developed for road transport qualifications.
Digital workflow
Tools to manage candidates, examinations, certification and credential verification throughout the process.
Which qualifications can be assessed?
Current IRU Examiner methodologies cover:
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Driver
Assessment of the knowledge and practical competence required of professional drivers.
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Manager
Theoretical and practical assessment of professional competence for road transport managers.
ADR
Assessment aligned with the UN ADR Agreement for the transport of dangerous goods.
How is the system adapted to each country?
IRU Examiner provides a common internationally benchmarked methodology, but the qualification process can be configured to reflect national legislation and operational requirements.
This can include examination methods, assessment rules, languages, pass thresholds, retake rules and the responsibilities of the national bodies involved.
The aim is not to replace national governance, but to provide a proven framework that authorities can apply within their own regulatory environment.
What happens after the assessment?
Candidates who successfully demonstrate the required professional competence can receive an IRU Certificate issued through the competent authority designated within the national framework.
Certificates follow a consistent format and can be digitally verified in real time (by a simple QR code scan), providing a traceable record of the qualification achieved.
At the highest level of the IRU Certification Framework, certification confirms that competence has been independently assessed, rather than simply that training has been completed.
What about implementation?
IRU can support the establishment and ongoing operation of the qualification process through accreditation, onboarding, stakeholder coordination, capacity building and guidance on adapting the framework to national requirements.
The exact implementation depends on your country’s existing regulatory structure, institutions and professional qualification system.
How IRU Examiner works
See how the qualification process is organised
IRU Examiner supports the assessment and certification process for professional road transport – from the roles of training and examination bodies to the methodologies, digital workflows and certificates issued.
Who does what in the qualification process
Accredited Training Institutes (ATIs) prepare candidates and record training completion.
Examination authorities or delegated providers independently assess competence using defined methodologies and standards.
Government authorities oversee the qualification framework and retain control over certification.
All stages can be managed within a traceable digital workflow while keeping training, assessment and certification responsibilities clearly separated.
Train ➜ Assess ➜ Certify ➜ Verify
What IRU provides for examination and certification
Accreditation
Governance, quality assurance and accreditation for the organisations responsible for training and assessment.
Examination methodology
Defined theoretical and practical assessment methods, question banks, assessment criteria and practical checklists developed for road transport qualifications.
Digital workflow
Tools to manage candidates, examinations, certification and credential verification throughout the process.
Which qualifications can be assessed?
Current IRU Examiner methodologies cover:
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Driver
Assessment of the knowledge and practical competence required of professional drivers.
Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) Manager
Theoretical and practical assessment of professional competence for road transport managers.
ADR
Assessment aligned with the UN ADR Agreement for the transport of dangerous goods.
How is the system adapted to each country?
IRU Examiner provides a common internationally benchmarked methodology, but the qualification process can be configured to reflect national legislation and operational requirements.
This can include examination methods, assessment rules, languages, pass thresholds, retake rules and the responsibilities of the national bodies involved.
The aim is not to replace national governance, but to provide a proven framework that authorities can apply within their own regulatory environment.
What happens after the assessment?
Candidates who successfully demonstrate the required professional competence can receive an IRU Certificate issued through the competent authority designated within the national framework.
Certificates follow a consistent format and can be digitally verified in real time (by a simple QR code scan), providing a traceable record of the qualification achieved.
At the highest level of the IRU Certification Framework, certification confirms that competence has been independently assessed, rather than simply that training has been completed.
What about implementation?
IRU can support the establishment and ongoing operation of the qualification process through accreditation, onboarding, stakeholder coordination, capacity building and guidance on adapting the framework to national requirements.
The exact implementation depends on your country’s existing regulatory structure, institutions and professional qualification system.
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