Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E

Level

Intermediate · like GCSEs

Length

1.1 yr

typical

Sector

Transport and logistics

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Drive large goods vehicles.

Complete a thorough walk-round safety check before every journey

Plan routes using sat-nav, maps, and live traffic information

Drive articulated vehicles safely and legally in line with the Highway Code

Record hours and rest periods accurately on a digital tachograph

Couple and uncouple trailers following correct safety procedures

Load, secure, and unload cargo to specification and legal weight limits

Deliver goods to customers professionally and obtain proof of delivery

Safe driving techniques for articulated vehicles in all weather and road conditions

Vehicle checks, defect reporting, and basic roadside emergency procedures

Drivers' hours rules, tachograph operation, and Working Time Regulations

Load securing methods and the relevant weight and dimension limits

Hazardous goods and temperature-controlled transport regulations

Customer delivery expectations and professional conduct on site

Fuel-efficient driving techniques and their environmental impact

Ready to look for a place?

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