Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving

What are Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving?

The Skills Bootcamps in HGV driving are intense, 16-week driving courses that are part of the Government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee. These bootcamps are funded by the Department of Education and are curated to help individuals acquire the skills required to drive HGV vehicles. Drivers can obtain Category C&E (articulated) licence.

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Who can benefit from Skills Bootcamps in HGV Driving?

  • Unemployed candidates who are currently in receipt of benefits and do not hold an LGV C or C+E licence
  • Unemployed candidates participating in a Restart or Jets scheme and do not hold an LGV C or C+E licence 
  • Employed candidates who are currently working for an employer with whom gaining an LGV C+E licence would give them a new role as an LGV C+E driver within that business 
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Eligibility

  • Have the right to work in the UK 
  • Must hold a full UK car driving licence with no more than 6 points on your licence 
  • Must have never been banned from driving due to drunk/drug driving, dangerous driving, causing death by dangerous driving or had their licence revoked due to driving connected with criminal activity 
  • Want to work as an HGV driver at the end of the course 
  • Be able to pass a DVSA medical 
  • Blood pressure medication is acceptable if the controlling condition is within acceptable limits 
  • Candidates will not be able to pass medical if suffering from neurological episodes even when controlled by medication 
  • Sight in both eyes must meet the DVLA/DVSA standard, with or without glasses 
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Course Roadmap

Initial Checks: You will be required to pass the medical and apply for a provisional licence. You will also be required to train and complete your theory driving tests.  

Classroom & Virtual Training: This mix of training will help to make sure you can complete the course and fit it in around your current commitments.  

Practical Driver Training: You will be given all the knowledge and practical skills you need to successfully pass your practical test, whilst under the guidance of our expert driving instructors. This can take around 1-2 weeks. 

Dedicated Learning Advisor: You will be assigned a learning advisor who will be on hand to offer support and guidance throughout the course. 

Job Interview: Your participation in the Skills Bootcamp in HGV Driving guarantees you an interview with an employer, helping you secure a driving job as soon as possible. 

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