Working as a truck driver or bus pilot in one of the EU countries attracts professional drivers from Russia, Belarus, Ukraine with high wages and high demand - only in Poland up to 200 thousand drivers are searched annually. At the same time, driving requires not only practical experience and skill, but also high dedication and responsibility. Therefore, the European Union imposes high requirements on applicants: only those drivers who have received the CODE 95 certificate in one of the EU countries can be allowed to work. Let's take a closer look at how to get 95 code in Poland.
What is CODE 95 and which driver may need it
In the European Union, the guarantee that a driver wishing to work on international bus lines or on trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons has high professional qualifications and appropriate skills, as well as the necessary health, is:
- for EU citizens and foreigners holding an EU driving license - a special mark in the twelfth column of the driver's license opposite the open category of transport - CODE 95. The mark includes 8 digits: the first two are 95 or the code number, the next six are the day, month and year termination of the code.
- for citizens from the Russian Federation and other CIS countries who do not have an EU driving license, such confirmation is not only a document on the right to drive a car of the required category and a work contract, but also a special CODE 95 certificate on taking courses in one of the EU countries, for example Świadectwo kwalifikacji zawodowej in Poland.
The validity of such a certificate is five years.
Conditions for obtaining a CODE 95 certificate in Poland
The basic requirements and necessary conditions for the admission of drivers to drive heavy vehicles and transport people in buses on the territory of the European Union are set out in the Directive of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union No. transportation ", which was adopted on 15.07.2003.
You can take the CODE 95 training in any of the EU countries or Switzerland. According to European requirements, professional driver retraining should be carried out in special courses:
- complete 4-5 week courses CODE 95 or Kwalifikacja wstępna. They must be passed by drivers who received a license with open categories "C", "C + E" after 09/10/2009 and "D" and "D + E" after 08/10/2008. The courses end with a final exam;
- short five-day course CODE 95 - Szkolenia okresowe. The training must be taken by those drivers who have expired the five-year period of validity of CODE 95, as well as drivers with categories "C", "C + E" and categories "D" and "D + E" who were issued a license before September 10, 2009. and until August 10, 2008, respectively.
To enroll in training courses, Russian citizens need the following documents:
- international passport;
- confirmation of the legality of stay in Poland - visa, residence card, employment contract, etc.;
- international driving license or national license with a notarized translation;
- certificate on the performance of tests in psychotechnics - badania psichologiczne kierowcy - Orzeczenie psychologiczne. Psychological examination includes a questionnaire (about 110 questions with answer options "yes" or "no"), tests for attention, tests for intelligence, for reaction speed and a sense of distance, vision tests in extreme conditions: with blindness, in absolute darkness, and others. ... The certificate is valid for 5 years. Successful completion of psychotests gives access to the passage of a medical examination;
- medical certificate of suitability for driving - Orzeczenie lekarskie. Must confirm that there are no contraindications for working as a driver. The certificate is valid for 5 years for truck driving and 3 years for bus drivers.
The provision of medical and psychological certificates is mandatory for completing the full course CODE 95. Drivers who received a license of category “D” before August 10, 2008, and drivers who received a license of category “C” before September 10, 2009, should obtain these certificates after issuance professional qualification certificate.
Drivers aged 60 and over receive certificates for a period of 30 months.
Interesting fact. The tightening of measures to control the mental state of drivers in the European Union occurred in connection with the tragic events in Nice and Berlin in 2021. As a result of the attacks involving heavy trucks, 97 people were killed and more than 350 were injured.
CODE 95 courses: where you can study in Poland
In Poland, the KOD 95 certificate can be issued by institutions accredited in the European Union for the training of professional drivers. The document is issued on the basis of the submitted package of necessary papers and the results of the final exam after completing the training. Driver training courses operate at driving schools, special training centers and companies in almost all cities in Poland: in Bialystok, Wroclaw, Krakow, Gdansk, etc.
Since the services provided are paid, in a competitive environment, each company tries to attract students by improving the quality of service, providing bonuses, new services or promotional offers, as a result of which the client wins.
In most cases, in addition to organizing the learning process CODE 95, organizers provide students with:
- housing and living conditions for the period of study and exam before obtaining a certificate;
- passing psychotests and medical examination;
- invitation for obtaining a visa (if necessary);
- the possibility of teaching in the native language;
- the presence of an interpreter for the exam;
- assistance in mastering the Polish language;
- providing useful information about working as a driver in the European Union;
- assistance in further employment, etc.
For example, Professional Transport Platform courses in Lublin are accredited in the field of driver training, provide an opportunity to register for training and book accommodation online, study and take an exam in Russian, attend additional practical driving lessons, listen to lectures on various topics: protection of the rights of drivers in the countries of the European Union, the specifics of using a digital tachograph, on the prohibitions on the movement of trucks in the EU.
Curriculum and organization of training
Training on CODE 95 courses differs depending on which option is chosen - full ("long") or accelerated ("short"). The driver takes the full CODE 95 course only once in his life, it is designed for 140 hours of study, which cadets must listen to for four to five weeks.
The course consists of two parts: basic theoretical training (97 hours) and specialized (33 hours of theory and 10 practical). Theoretical classes are held, as a rule, in the first half of the day - from 8.00 to 15.00, practical - in agreement with the course participants.
Full course program CODE 95
| No. pp | Theme | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Main theoretical part | ||
| 1. | Rational driving and rules security: gas distribution mechanisms and their optimal use characteristics of protective devices and their use to prevent accidents | 15 15 |
| 2. | Social factors associated with road transport and the application of rules in relation to them | 15 |
| 3. | Safety, service and logistics: possible emergency situations on the roads prevention of crime and attempted smuggling health safety of the driver and passengers taking into account the individual predispositions of the driver's body assessment of an emergency and correct response in critical conditions compliance with the carrier's image | 15 7 10 5 10 5 |
| Specialized block | ||
| 4. | Efficient driving and safety: vehicle loading and safety standards optimal fuel consumption | 18 |
| 5. | Application of rules concerning the carriage of goods and passengers | 5 |
| 6. | Safety, service and logistics: economic components of cargo transportation passenger comfort and safety | 5 |
| 7. | Traffic practice | 8 |
| 8. | Practice on slippery roads | 2 |
After completing the full training course, a written exam is conducted in the form of a 45-minute test:
- the main test is 20 questions. 4 mistakes are allowed;
- specialized block - 10 questions. 5 mistakes are allowed.
The exam is conducted in Polish in the presence of an interpreter. In recent years, more and more training courses have been organizing exams using the Russian language. The Uprzewoznikow website gives you the opportunity to independently practice passing the test test and evaluate your strengths.
The CODE 95 short course includes 35 hours of theory lessons and is designed for five working days.
The professional driver training program includes 5 modules (7 hours each), including three compulsory and two additional.
Curriculum for short courses CODE 95
| No. pp | Theme | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory modules | ||
| 1. | Rational driving with safety in mind | 7 |
| 2. | Application of rules | 7 |
| 3. | Safety, service and logistics in terms of health, traffic and environment | 7 |
| Replaceable driver training modules (two to choose from) | ||
| 4. | The human factor in vehicles Traffic safety First aid National vehicles International road transport Cargo securing Ergonomics for drivers Non-standard road transport | 14 |
There are no exams at the end of the course. Everyone who has completed the training receives a professional qualification certificate.
The cost of training and the timing of obtaining a certificate
The price of courses depends on many factors: the location of the training organization, the type of courses, the presence or absence of additional offers.
So, the cost of training for short courses CODE 95 in Poznan will be 550 zł. A full refresher course here will cost approximately PLN 2,400. If the organizers provide housing to the cadets, the price will increase by another 200 and 550 zlotys, respectively.
Housing costs depend on the city or region of Poland where the firm or company is located. Further training in the capital of the country, Warsaw, will cost more - you will have to pay 600 zlotys for a short course and 2800 zlotys for a full one.
The necessary expenses should also include the payment of documents on the passage of psychotests and a medical examination, which ranges from 150 and 200 zlotys, respectively. The employer can pay for psychotests and medical commissions.
Thus, training for short courses CODE 95 will cost from 900 zlotys and more, for full courses - from 2,750 zlotys and more.
Official documents of the established form are issued on the day of successful completion of training in a five-day course or successful passing of the exam (full course CODE 95).
An approximate list of documents for working as a driver in the EU
The presence of a driver's license, Świadectwo kwalifikacji zawodowej, medical and psychological certificates are necessary, but not the only condition for working as a driver in the EU.
In addition to these documents, it is required to provide several more obligatory and auxiliary papers. These include:
- tachograph chip card. A driver card can be issued both in the Russian Federation and in Poland. However, it should be noted that in Poland the card will be issued for the period of legal stay in the country: validity of a visa, residence card, etc .;
- świadectwo kierowcy or driver's license, which allows him to carry out professional activities in Poland. This document is issued by the employer, therefore, when changing it, it will be necessary to obtain a new certificate;
- a document confirming the absence of a criminal record in Poland. The cost of issuing a police clearance certificate is paid by the driver in the amount of PLN 50;
- work permit in Poland - Zezwolenie na pracę;
- medical insurance, etc.
You can find out in more detail about the necessary documents for employment as a driver from the article "Working as a driver in Poland".
Frequently asked questions
Among the questions that are often asked by professional Russian drivers wishing to find a job in Poland or other EU countries, there are several of the most pressing ones.
How long will the driver's qualification certificate be valid?
At first glance, no difficulty should arise here: after passing the exam, a document is issued for a period of five years, after which every five years it is necessary to undergo advanced training at short courses CODE 95. At the same time, there are situations when this document may lose its the action is faster. This is due to the validity period of the documents required for the issuance of the CODE 95 certificate.
For example, a medical certificate for a bus driver is issued only for three years. Drivers over 60 years old are issued a certificate for 30 months. With the termination of the certificate, CODE 95 also ceases to be valid.
What kind of visa will Russian citizens need to improve their qualifications CODE 95 in Poland?
A visa is not required for those Russians who have a temporary residence permit or residence permit in Poland. Schengen visa C will allow you to stay in the country for up to 90 days. For those citizens of the Russian Federation who wish to stay in Poland for more than 90 days within six months and work in their specialty, it is more advisable to open a national visa D.
Can graduates of the courses count on free employment assistance?
In recent years, the majority of Polish driver retraining companies have been providing services for the selection of the most profitable jobs to registered course participants free of charge. There are not enough drivers in Poland, so the demand for them is high. It is beneficial for enterprises to cooperate with training firms and through them to select qualified workers for themselves.
Finally
Russian professional drivers have the opportunity to undergo advanced training at CODE 95 courses in Poland. Among the advantages are the ease of admission to courses, the ability to study in Russian, the lower cost compared to other EU states, and the proximity to the Russian border.
The Polish certificate KOD 95 is recognized in Europe and makes it possible to work as a truck or bus driver in any EU country.
