Free HGV Training in Devizes. Classes run at Wttl, combining online study with practical time at the centre. This is a free hgv training course for adults funded by Wiltshire Council. You'll work toward your Category C licence, which lets you drive large goods vehicles. The course runs over 3 months with flexible daytime attendance. You'll need a full car driving licence to enrol. An initial assessment will confirm the course is the right fit before you start.
Who this course is for
LGV Category C Driver Training course for learners wishing to upgrade their driving licence to driver large goods vehicles.
Entry requirements
Car driving licecnce
What you will learn
You'll complete the medical and theory steps needed to apply for a vocational licence.
You'll study theory online using revision material and mock tests.
You'll practise the skills needed to handle and drive large goods vehicles safely.
You'll learn the rules and responsibilities that apply to LGV drivers on UK roads.
You'll prepare for and sit your Category C practical driving test.
How you will learn
Learning is blended. You'll study theory online at your own pace using a dedicated training website with learning material and mock tests. You'll also attend the centre in Devizes for practical, hands-on driving instruction with a qualified instructor. Attendance is daytime and flexible across the 3-month programme. You'll be assessed through the DVLA theory tests and a Category C practical driving test.
What you will need to bring
You'll need a full car driving licence to enrol. Wttl will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
LGV driver. Deliver goods across the UK in large goods vehicles.
Haulage driver. Long-distance freight work for logistics companies.
Distribution driver. Depot-to-store delivery roles in retail supply chains.
Refuse collection driver. Local authority and waste management driving roles.
Construction site delivery driver. Transporting materials to and from sites.
What you could study next
Category C+E licence (artic). Add a trailer to your Category C and drive articulated lorries, opening up higher-paid haulage work.
Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence). Required for professional LGV drivers. Covers driver hours, load safety, and road transport law.
Transport Manager CPC. For those looking to move into fleet or logistics management.
