Novice to Cat C
Driving and delivering goods across all sectors and distances for a range of customers from private individuals and sole traders through to large global organisations. The Car to CAT C programme will allow you to gain your CAT C Licence and start your career as a professional HGV driver.
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.
