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Duration

The programme is run part time over a period of up to 16 weeks, although it may take less than this. It includes the process for licence acquisition ie practical driving instruction and tests, along with online classroom sessions.

Content

  • MOD 1a and 1b Theory Test Preparation
  • Driver’s Hours and Digital Tachographs
  • Health and Safety + MOD 2 case  studies
  • Vulnerable Road Users
  • Carbon Emissions & Sustainability
  • Vehicle Loading & Security
  • Driver Health & Well-being
  • Safe and Fuel-Efficient Driving
  • Driving lessons
  • Medicals
  • Theory test
  • Driving lessons
  • Driving test

Outcomes

HGV licence (Cat CE)

Method of delivery

In person driving lessons at TRS driver training centre in Knowsley, Liverpool. Online classroom sessions.

Benefits

  • Training and licence acquisition for LGV vehicles
  • Development of driver skills and knowledge including driver hours, tachographs, safe and efficient driving, digital skills
  • Huge discounts on training costs thanks to funding
  • Flexible schedule for online classroom sessions – minimum disruption to working routine
  • Free trainee driver recruitment service if employers have vacancies they want to fill

Subsidised by

Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington

Cost to employer

£420 +VAT pp for SME

£1260 +VAT pp for large employer (250+ staff)

Cost to individual

There is NO COST to the individual who enrols on this course, as long as they are eligible. This applies whether the individual is employed, looking to change their career direction, or unemployed and wanting to develop their skills to help secure interviews and jobs.

For individuals who do not meet eligibility criteria, we can also offer this course commercially. Please contact us for further information.

Eligibility

Candidate must

  • Be living and/or working in Enterprise Cheshire & Warrington postcode area. (Contact us for a postcode check)
  • Be aged 19 or over
  • Not have done another funded skills bootcamp during the current financial year
  • Have a current car UK valid driving licence (Cat B)
  • Be prepared to attend an induction day at the TRS Driver Training Centre or via a web session

Employer commitments

  • Release candidate to attend the online training sessions
  • If taking on new recruits the employer MUST grant an interview to the candidate at the start or end of the training programme
  • If upskilling an existing employee the employer MUST allow the candidates to progress to an LGV driving role at the end of the programme
  • Contribute to feedback on the course

To find out more about this course, please call 01744 809 010, email info@trstraining.net or complete the blue contact form on this page