HGV Urban Driver
The National Logistics Academy’s HGV Urban Driver apprenticeship not only supports individuals through their Cat C licence acquisition, but embeds the skills, knowledge and competencies required to be a high-performing professional driver.
Programme overview
The 12 month apprenticeship is a blend of tutor led virtual classroom theory sessions and practical training giving new drivers the skills, knowledge and behaviours to become a successful HGV driver. Learners are allocated their own development coordinator who supports the individuals incompletion of their learner journey. The apprenticeship will consist of 5 masterclasses delivered by our industry specialist tutors, virtual check-ins with a dedicated development coordinator and additional support from our specialist functional skills tutors.
Survive- Understanding the basics
Masterclasses:
- Are you a tacho-master?
- Keeping you and your load safe
Online driver theory training
Mods 1 and 2 tests
Quarter 1 progress review
Thrive- Expanding skills and knowledge
Masterclasses:
- Staying in the green (Eco-driving)
- Who’s in whose blind spot?
- Protecting the brand
Mod 4 training and test
CAT C practical training
Mod 3 test
Quarter 2 progress review
Master- Performing to your best
Moderated driving observation
Professional discussion on how to improve performance
Quarter 3 progress review
Excel- Route to distinction
EPA Prep
Quarter 4 Gateway review