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Approved Vocational Training (AVT) 

LGV / PCV Driver & Instructor Training

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LARGE GOODS VEHICLE (LGV) CATEGORY C (RIGID) AND CATEGORY C+E (ARTIC) DRIVER TRAINING

 

  • §        You must undergo a Medical Examination with a GP locally in
  •       order to apply for Provisional Licence entitlement.

 

  • §        Medical Examination - Form D4 must be completed by a doctor at
  •       the examination and be signed by you in his/her presence. 
  •       Currently the fee for this is set Nationally at £75.00, however we are
  •       able to arrange your medical with a GP in Shrewsbury at a cost of
  •       £35.00, please ask for details.

 

  • §         Provisional Licence - You must complete form D2 & D4 and
  •       forward them along with your driving licence to DVLA Swansea.  The
  •       fee for adding provisional Category C entitlement to your licence is 

                now FREE.

 

 (We can supply and complete these forms on your behalf if you wish, at

  no cost to you).

 

Theory Test & Initial Driver CPC (DCPC):

 

It is now a requirement to pass a Theory Test for any Category C vehicles.

 

From 10th September 2009 all truck drivers (Categories C1, C1+E, C, C+E) will have to gain this qualification

 

To become a driver and successfully gain the DRIVER CPC (DCPC) a new driver must pass the following 4 modules:

 

1. Theory and Hazard Awareness test.  Same format as was, but with more questions and clips.

 

2. DCPC - Case study questions and answers.  The candidate will be shown case studies and then asked questions about them.

 

3. Driving Test.  Same format as previously but 10 minutes longer.

 

4. DCPC – ‘Show me tell me’ questions.  The candidate will be asked questions about certain topics such as how to correctly restrain a load using various load restraints and asked to demonstrate their knowledge e.g. using a ratchet strap.

 

Test Booking:

Test Type

Booked With

Length of Test

Cost £

Remarks

1. Theory

Hazard Awareness

Pearsons

1.5 hours

1 hour

35.00

15.00

Can be booked separate or together. PC based test.

2. DCPC - Case study questions and answers

Pearsons

1.5 hours

30.00

PC based.

7 case studies (6 – 8 Q’s.

Pass is 38 out of 50 correct

3. Driving Test

DSA

1.5 hours

115.00

We will arrange this

4. DCPC - Show me, tell me questions

DSA

30 mins

55.00

£63 if w-end test

We will arrange this

 

Please note that the above fees are Government Test fees and NOT ours.

Notes: You are strongly advised to obtain the following for study:

 

1.  The Official DSA Theory Test for Drivers of Large Vehicles CD-ROM (ISBN 9780115527937) £35.00.

 

2.  The Official DSA Guide to Hazard Perception DVD (ISBN 9780115528651) £15.99.

 

3.  DRIVER CPC - The Official Guide for Professional Goods Vehicle Drivers book (ISBN 978-0-11-553001-2) £9.99.

 

A practise Theory test is available on Web site: www.dsa.gov.uk

 

The above can be purchased via the Internet from many sources such as Amazon etc.  See also www.dsa.gov.uk or from WH Smith.

 

Driver Training

 

We are able to offer 3, 5 & 7-day courses, plus extra tuition days should you need them.  We will pre-arrange a test for the last day of the course (normally a Friday, subject to DSA Examiner availability).

 

Driver Training Fees

 

Our fees are very competitive, please e-mail or call for details (Tel: 01952 406581).

 

Category C (Rigid) training:  On successfully completing the training and passing the category C driving test, the Driving Examiner will retain your Drivers Licence and inform DVLA Swansea of your test pass result.

DVLA will the automatically issue a new licence to your address (as shown on your licence).  It will automatically show Category C+E ‘Provisional’ entitlement.  Once this arrives with you, you are ready (if you wish) to progress to the next stage, which is Category C+E (Artic).

Their is no waiting period between licences, you just simply need to receive the licence back from DVLA with ‘Provisional’ C+E added.

 

Category C+E (Artic) training: 

Please note that we provide a modern Volvo tractor unit and full size trailer for the training.  This ensures that you have learned to drive, reverse & couple / un-couple on a vehicle you are most likely to drive after the test.

 

Note:    Some companies provide Category C+E training but do the training in a ‘Drawbar outfit’ – whilst this will provide you with a full C+E licence, it will not give you the knowledge to drive or reverse articulated vehicles.

 

Should you need any further information whatsoever, please do not hesitate in contacting us either by telephone or e-mail.  We are always pleased to be of help.