Novice to Cat C
The National Logistics Academy’s Novice HGV Skills Bootcamp pathways allows your business to recruit and train new generation of HGV drivers. Our programme not only supports individuals through their licence but it embeds skills and knowledge required to be a well-rounded and professional HGV driver.
This programme offers a dual benefit for your business: it supports staff development by upgrading the skills of your existing employees to become skilled HGV drivers, enhancing their career paths within your company. Alternatively, it provides a valuable opportunity to recruit newly qualified drivers currently participating in the course.
Our Cat C programme is aimed at existing car Licence holders with over 12 months experience of driving. This programme offers a unique opportunity to kickstart a professional driving career, providing the essential training and skills required to be an asset to your business.
Programme Overview
1. Onboarding
- Licence check
- English & Maths assessment
- Information and guidance session
- Medical
- Provisional Licence
- Driving assessment
2. DTS Theory & Hazard
Perception revision
- Mod 1a theory multiple choice
- Mod 1b hazard perception
- Mod 2 case study
- Tests
3. Online Learning
- Smart motorways
- Protecting the brand
- Kepping you & your load safe
- Staying in the green (eco driving)
- Who's in whose blind spot (VRU)
- First aid
- Drivers Tachograph
- Driver safety and freight security
4. Tests
- Mod 4 training and show me tell me test
- Practical 3a reverse training and test
- Practical 3b training and test (20 hours for Cat C)
- Tachograph card application
Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 19 or over
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Lived in UK for 3 years
- Hold a car (Cat B) Licence with over 12 months driving experience
Case Study
Sarah Birtles
Sarah always wanted to drive an HGV and she had a big milestone birthday and thought its now or never! She has now gained her class 2 licence and has a job opportunity to work at the airport transporting goods to the aircrafts.
