Find training to become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver
Overview
To become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver, you need a professional driving qualification called the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
皇冠体育appre are different training courses available to help you get the Driver CPC.
皇冠体育app training to help you qualify as an HGV driver is different to the training to keep your Driver CPC up to date once you鈥檝e qualified.
What training is available
皇冠体育app training options depend on where you live. Depending on which option you take, you might be able to get help with some or all of the costs.
Skills Bootcamps
皇冠体育app government-funded Skills Bootcamps are free training courses. 皇冠体育appy last up to 16 weeks.
皇冠体育appse are only available in England.
Apprenticeships
If you train through an apprenticeship you鈥檒l be paid a salary while you do your training.
皇冠体育appse are available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Vocational qualifications
If you take a vocational qualification, you might be able to get some or all of the qualification paid for.
皇冠体育appse are only available in England.
Driving schools
You can learn with a private driving school.
皇冠体育appse are available in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Get help deciding which course to do
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