Do You Have to Retake Both Transport Manager CPC Exams?
If you’ve passed one Transport Manager CPC exam but failed the other, you might be wondering whether you now have to sit both papers again.
The good news is, you don’t.
Quick Answer: Do You Have to Retake Both Transport Manager CPC Exams?
No. If you pass one Transport Manager CPC exam but fail the other, you do not have to retake both exams.
The CILT(UK) Transport Manager CPC qualification has two assessments:
- Paper 1 – Multiple-Choice
- Paper 2 – Case Study
You must pass both papers to achieve the full Transport Manager CPC qualification.
However, if you pass one paper but fail the other, you only need to resit the paper you haven’t passed.
So, if you’ve passed your multiple-choice exam but failed your case study, don’t panic – you haven’t got to start all over again.
I Passed One CPC Exam but Failed the Other – What Happens?
This is a common question from learners who receive their Transport Manager CPC exam results and discover they’ve passed one paper but not the other.
The good news is that passing one paper means you can concentrate your efforts on the exam you still need to pass.
Put simply:
Passed Multiple-Choice + Failed Case Study = Resit the Case Study
Failed Multiple-Choice + Passed Case Study = Resit the Multiple-Choice
Failed Both Papers = Resit Both Papers
According to the CILT(UK) Transport Manager CPC qualification specification, if either Paper 1 or Paper 2 isn’t achieved in one sitting, a resit for that paper only is required.
Do I Need to Retake the Full Transport Manager CPC Course?
Not necessarily.
If you’ve already completed your Transport Manager CPC training and have a good understanding of most of the syllabus, starting the entire course again might not be the best use of your time.
Instead, focused Transport Manager CPC resit training and revision can help you concentrate on:
- The subjects where you lost marks
- Gaps in your knowledge
- Multiple-choice question practice
- Case study exam technique
- Transport calculations
- Time management
- Understanding what the question is actually asking
- Mock exams and exam-style questions
There’s no point spending hours revising subjects you’re already confident with when you could be concentrating on the areas that caught you out first time round.
If you need more structured support, NTP’s Transport Manager CPC Exam Resit Training is specifically designed for learners who have already studied the course but still need to pass one or both exams.
Failed the Transport Manager CPC Case Study?
If you’ve passed the multiple-choice paper but failed your CPC Case Study exam, your preparation should focus on more than simply learning facts.
The case study is about applying your Transport Manager CPC knowledge to realistic transport scenarios.
For your resit, concentrate on:
- Reading each question carefully
- Identifying exactly what the examiner is asking
- Applying your knowledge to the scenario
- Showing your calculations and workings where required
- Managing your exam time
- Practising full case study questions under exam conditions
Knowing the syllabus is important, but knowing how to use that knowledge to answer the question can make all the difference.
Failed the Transport Manager CPC Multiple-Choice Exam?
Don’t make the mistake of thinking the multiple-choice paper is simply a matter of remembering a few facts.
A good resit revision plan should include:
- Reviewing your weaker syllabus areas
- Practising plenty of multiple-choice questions
- Understanding why an answer is correct – rather than just memorising it
- Revisiting important legislation and compliance requirements
- Practising questions under timed conditions
- Identifying subjects where you repeatedly lose marks
The aim isn’t just to remember more. It’s to make sure you understand the subject well enough to recognise the correct answer when the question is worded differently.
If your result wasn’t what you’d hoped for, you may also find our guide Transport Manager CPC Exam Failed? You’re Not Alone useful.
Don’t Chuck the Towel In
Failing one Transport Manager CPC exam can be frustrating, particularly when you’ve passed the other one.
But look at it another way – you’ve already got one of the two papers under your belt.
Now you can concentrate on that final hurdle.
Before booking your CILT CPC resit, work out where you lost marks, put together a proper revision plan and get plenty of exam-style practice.
Simply sitting the same exam again without changing how you prepare might produce the same result.
You can also watch our short video about Transport Manager CPC exam resits for more advice.
Transport Manager CPC Resit FAQs
Do I have to retake both Transport Manager CPC exams if I fail one?
No. Under the CILT(UK) qualification specification, if you’ve passed one paper but haven’t achieved the other, you only need to resit the paper you haven’t passed.
What are the two Transport Manager CPC exams?
The qualification has two assessments: Paper 1, Multiple-Choice, and Paper 2, Case Study. You need to pass both papers to achieve the full qualification.
Can I resit just the Transport Manager CPC Case Study?
Yes. If you’ve already passed Paper 1 but haven’t passed Paper 2, you can resit the Case Study paper.
Can I resit just the Transport Manager CPC Multiple-Choice exam?
Yes. If you’ve passed the Case Study but haven’t passed the Multiple-Choice assessment, you can resit Paper 1.
Do I need to redo my full Transport Manager CPC training before a resit?
Not necessarily. If you’ve already completed the syllabus, targeted CPC resit revision and exam preparation may be more useful than starting the entire course again.
Preparing for Your Transport Manager CPC Resit
If you’ve failed one or both of your Transport Manager CPC exams, don’t just book another exam and hope it’ll be better next time.
Take a proper look at what went wrong.
Identify your weaker areas, practise exam-style questions, improve your exam technique and go into your CPC resit properly prepared.
Failing an exam doesn’t mean you can’t become a Transport Manager. It simply means you’ve still got a bit more work to do before you get over that final hurdle.
If you’d like structured revision, practice exams and tutor support before your next attempt, find out more about NTP’s Transport Manager CPC Exam Resit Training.
NTP Online Learning Ltd is a CILT(UK) Transport Manager CPC training provider based in Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, serving learners across the UK and Northern Ireland.