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Free HGV Training in Knowsley

CostFREE
Duration16 weeks
DeliveryBlended learning
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

HGV Driving Course in Knowsley. Classes run at TRS Logistics Training Academy Knowsley, with a mix of online study and time at the centre. This free hgv driving course is fully funded for people who want to work and gain their Category C+E licence. If you're already working in the sector and looking to upskill, your employer will make a financial contribution. The course runs part-time over 16 weeks and covers everything you need to drive a vehicle up to 44 tonnes professionally. You'll work toward your HGV driving qualification and licence.

Who this course is for

This course is for eligible individuals in the Liverpool City Region who wish to gain the skills and licence to drive a Category CE vehicle (up to 44 tonnes) professionally.

Entry requirements

To participate on this Skills Bootcamp, candidates must:

Live or work in the Liverpool City Region postcode area Be aged 19 or older Have not participated in another funded Skills Bootcamp since 1st April and not be on any other government-funded training Have Right To Work in the UK status or exemptions Have a car driving licence with no more than 6 points and no DR/DG/DD/CD offences Have obtained their provisional HGV licence before enrolment

What you will learn

  • You'll develop the skills to drive a Category C+E vehicle safely and professionally.
  • You'll learn the rules and regulations that apply to HGV drivers on UK roads.
  • You'll practise vehicle checks, coupling and uncoupling, and safe loading procedures.
  • You'll build your knowledge of tachograph use and drivers' hours rules.
  • You'll prepare for the theory and practical tests required for your Cat C+E licence.

How you will learn

Learning is blended. You'll complete some study online at your own pace, then attend practical sessions at the centre in Knowsley. Assessment includes theory tests and a practical driving test to gain your Category C+E licence. You'll need to obtain your provisional HGV licence before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TRS Logistics Training Academy Knowsley will confirm anything else you need before you start. You must have a valid car driving licence with no more than 6 points and no DR, DG, DD, or CD offences. You'll also need to have your provisional HGV licence in place before enrolment.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • HGV Driver, driving articulated lorries up to 44 tonnes
  • LGV Driver, delivering freight on regional or national routes
  • Class 1 Driver, operating Cat C+E vehicles for haulage firms
  • Logistics Driver, working for distribution centres and retailers
  • Tanker Driver, transporting liquids or bulk materials by road
  • Container Driver, moving goods between ports and warehouses

What you could study next

  • Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence): required to drive professionally. You'll need to complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years to keep your licence valid.
  • ADR Licence: allows you to carry dangerous goods by road. A useful add-on for drivers wanting to work in specialist haulage.
  • Transport Manager CPC: for drivers who want to move into logistics management or run their own haulage operation.
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