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HGV / LGV C1 (up to 7.5T) Driver Training

Key Information

Subject Area

Subject Area
Personal Learning Accounts

Mode of Study
Mode of Study
Part Time Day
Location

Location
Offsite

Sector

Sector
Transport and Logistics

Start Date

Start Date
Flexible

Day(s)
Day(s)
Flexible

In a nutshell

This course will allow you to drive LGV category C1 goods vehicles up to 7.5 Tonne in gross weight. This could be small goods delivery vehicles, or ambulances within the emergency services.

Upon completion, you may decide to later upgrade to an LGV C (Class 2) or CE (Class 1) licence.

This course is available as part of a Personal Learning Account (PLA). PLA is an initiative from the Welsh Government which offers people the chance to access free, part-time courses with flexible and convenient learning that fits around their existing lifestyle (subject to eligibility).

This course is for...

... those aged 19 +, living in Wales, employed, and earning less than £32,371 per year

... anyone that already holds a car driving licence. You do not need to have held this for a certain period of time

... competent drivers looking to upskill and pursue a career in the transport industry as goods vehicle drivers

... individuals who wish to join the emergency services and drive an ambulance

Course content

Practical driver training is typically completed on a 1-to-1 basis. During this time, you will learn how to defect check, drive and manoeuvre a C1 vehicle to the required standard.

Course Duration: 1.5 days, including your practical test

The practical test is made up of two parts:

  • an ‘S shaped’ reverse exercise into a loading bay
  • a 60 minute on-the-road drive

You will return for an additional day to complete your Driver CPC Module 4 qualification, which you will require in order to use your C1 licence for work purposes.

The training options will depend on where you live as we work with two training providers to deliver this course, Heads of the Valley and Monex Academy.

If you have a preference please indicate this on your application.

Entry Requirements

Prior to practical training, you will need to:

  • complete a medical assessment in order to apply for your provisional licence
  • pass the relevant LGV theory tests

These elements will be arranged on your behalf.

Additional information

The PLA programme intends to provide quality career advice and guidance to participants before, during and after their learning.

Prior to being enrolled onto your PLA funded course, a individual learning plan will be discussed with you to ensure that the right learning has been considered.

This will include a general discussion on the following topics:

  • formal education or qualifications in related fields
  • prior experience within the industry or field
  • career aspirations
  • dedication of time required

This will also include specific discussion on the below areas for this course:

  • career aspirations in becoming a driver and for gaining licence
  • reason for choosing selected licensing category
  • prior experience in driving larger vehicles or machinery
  • additional support needs for medical or theory tests
  • access to laptop/PC/tablet/smartphone to complete theory revision and time commitments for this
  • prior medical/provisional or theory tests completed previously
Where can I study HGV / LGV C1 (up to 7.5T) Driver Training?

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Offsite

All courses may be subject to change and cancelled if deemed not viable to run.

Have any questions or are not sure if this is the right course for you?

Contact us on 01495 333777
or email pla@coleggwent.ac.uk.