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HGV & LGV Training Pitsea
We offer a wide range of training to both commercial and corporate clients as well as individuals looking for LGV/HGV training in Pitsea. We can offer bespoke training to suit the candidates and clients.
LGV / HGV Driver Training
HGV/ LGV training in Pitsea covers four different vehicle categories, so it is important that you know the difference and which categories it is that you require. If you have any queries our friendly office staff can advise and guide you in your choice.
Our instructors have many years of experience in the training & transport/ logistics industry. With their vast knowledge of the sector, we provide quality training on all vehicle categories across our Essex, Kent and London Sites.
HOW TO GET STARTED?
We can book everything for you from start to finish!
- Medical Test – We work with a company called D4 Drivers, in which we search the nearest medical centre closest to your home location to book you into.
We SEND out the D2 Provisional Licence form & D4 Medical Form to your home address you provide. You can call us or come and visit our site if you require any assistance filling this out.
- Theory Test Revision Material-We work with a company that provides online revision material for LGV Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception, as well as the CPC Module 2 case study material. This online system provides you with a complete revision guide as well as full-length Mock Tests to track your progress.
- Theory Test Bookings-We can book your theory test in for you at your closest Pearson Theory Test Centre, for a time and date that suits you/ your company.
- Practical Training & Test –We will discuss the dates and times that suit you/your company.
- Driver CPC-We will advise you on the CPC form you should take and book this for you!
- Ongoing support-Our guidance does not stop when you finish training, once you are on the road if you have queries with regards to your hours/ driving time or vehicles. You can give us a call we are always more than happy to help!
We even offer an Assessment Drive so that you can make sure you are booking in for the correct course length for you – This can be booked once you gain your provisional licence!
Category C1 – 7.5 Tonne Driver Training in Pitsea
The C1 licence is the smallest class of LGV training in Pitsea that you can gain, this licence is commonly used for Ambulance Training & solid unit horse boxes. We use a manual gearbox, 5.5-tonne vehicle for this training.
The Steps to Gain this licence
- HGV/LGV Medical Test
- Apply for your provisional licence
- Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception Theory Test
- Practical Training & Test
- You may also need driver CPC depending on what you are using this licence for, if you have any queries our team can help just call 01708868038 or fill out the contact form.
If you choose to get the 7.5-tonne license in Pitsea and decide later that you need to upgrade to the rigid Category C class 2, you will have to take a practical test and complete a course for the rigid Category C class 2.
Category C – Class 2/ Rigid Vehicle Driver Training Pitsea
The Category C ‘Class 2’ licence applies to a rigid vehicle that weighs over 7,500kg/ 7.5tonne and allows you to drive a rigid vehicle up-to 32tonne. This licence can now be obtained from the age of 18.
Training for this category is carried out in our automatic vehicles if you hold a manual car licence you can Pass this test in an automatic vehicle and the manual entitlement will carry over.
The Steps to Gain this licence
- HGV/ LGV Medical Test
- Apply for you provisional licence
- Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception Theory Test
- You will also need driver CPC if you are driving commercial for reward or gain. Contact us to find out which route of CPC you will need 01708868038 or fill out the contact form for a quick response.
Category C+E – Articulated/ Class 1 Driver Training Pitsea
The C+E Articulated Known as ‘Class 1’ is for vehicles with tractor unit & trailer with the combined weight of the legal maximum of up to 44 tonnes.
For this course we use full size articulated vehicles, the vehicle is Automatic – again if you have the manual car licence, you can pass in an automatic vehicle and the manual licence will carry over. By passing this course you will also be able to tow with – B+E (Car & trailer), C1+E (7.5ton & Trailer)
Start your journey to a fulfilling career in HGV and LGV driving in Pitsea. Enroll now at Robinson HGV and LGV Training.
