Free HGV Training in Arundel. Classes run at Insite, part-time during the day, over 16 weeks. This free hgv training course is open to adults living in West Sussex. You can join whether you're looking for a new role, want to develop in your current job, or are self-employed and want to grow your business. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills you need to drive heavy goods vehicles on UK roads. If you're unemployed when you finish, you'll be offered an interview with an employer.
Who this course is for
Learners must live in West Sussex. Skills Bootcamps are free for the learner, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks. They are for people looking for a new role or job opportunity, or those that want to develop in their current role, or those who are self-employed and want to grow their business. You will be offered an interview with an employer once you complete your course, if you are unemployed.
What you will learn
You'll develop the knowledge needed to operate heavy goods vehicles safely on public roads.
You'll learn the rules and regulations that apply to HGV drivers in the UK.
You'll practise vehicle checks and understand your responsibilities before and during a journey.
You'll study hours-of-service rules and driver records.
You'll build the practical driving skills assessed as part of your licence training.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Insite during the day. Learning combines theory instruction with practical driving training. Assessment follows the requirements of the HGV licence process, covering both the theory test and practical driving assessment. The course runs part-time over 16 weeks, giving you time to prepare at a manageable pace.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Insite will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
HGV Driver: deliver goods across the UK on Class 1 or Class 2 routes.
LGV Driver: drive large goods vehicles for logistics and distribution companies.
Refuse Collection Driver: operate specialist vehicles for local authorities.
Tanker Driver: transport liquids or gases requiring specialist HGV licence.
Construction Site HGV Driver: move materials and plant equipment on and off site.
Supermarket Distribution Driver: supply stores as part of a national logistics fleet.
What you could study next
CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence): required for professional HGV drivers in the UK. You'll need to complete the Driver CPC Initial Qualification if you haven't held a licence before, and periodic CPC training to keep your licence active.
ADR Certificate: covers the transport of dangerous goods by road. Useful if you want to work in fuel, chemicals, or gas distribution.
Forklift Operator Certificate: a practical add-on for drivers who also handle loading and unloading at warehouses.
