HGV / LGV CE (Class 1) Driver Training: Direct Entry from Car

In a nutshell

A Personal Learning Account is a new initiative from the Welsh Government. The initiative will offer people the chance to access free, part-time courses that offer flexible and convenient learning around their existing lifestyle.

This course will allow you to drive LGV category CE (Class 1) articulated vehicles, the largest goods vehicle category you are able to attain.

This vehicle is commonly referred to as an articulated lorry, typically made up of either a conventional tractor unit and trailer or lorry and draw-bar trailer (wagon and drag).

This course is for...

... Anyone aged 19 +, living in Wales, employed, and earning less than £29,534 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 a large goods vehicle driver

Course content

Practical driver training is completed on a 1-to-1 basis over 5 days, including your practical test. During this time, you will learn how to defect check, drive, manoeuvre and safely uncouple/recouple an articulated large goods vehicle to the required standard.

The practical test is made up of two parts:

• an ‘S shaped’ reverse exercise into a loading bay + safe uncouple/re-couple demonstration
• 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 LGV licence for work purposes.

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 training options will depend on where you live.