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HGV training guides & FAQs
Practical advice for trainees — costs, licences, specialist courses, and avoiding brokers. Training listings live in Greater London and South West.
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HGV driver training — info & FAQs
HGV vs LGV, what you need to qualify, how long training takes, typical costs, and why you should book direct — not through a broker.
8 min read · 6 FAQs
What HGV training really costs
Transparent breakdown of course fees, test costs, and what brokers often hide in the small print.
6 min read
Licences & CPC
Driver CPC — info & FAQs
What Driver CPC is, how initial qualification works, periodic 35-hour training, and how it differs from your HGV licence.
7 min read · 5 FAQs
PCV training — info & FAQs
Passenger carrying vehicle (bus/coach) training: Category D, medicals, CPC modules, costs, and how PCV differs from HGV.
7 min read · 6 FAQs
Operator CPC (transport manager) — info & FAQs
How Operator CPC differs from Driver CPC, who needs it, and what it is for in haulage and passenger operations.
5 min read · 4 FAQs
HGV licence categories explained
C, C1, C+E and CPC in plain English for new drivers.
7 min read
Specialist training
ADR training — info & FAQs
What ADR covers, who needs it, course length and cost ranges, exams, and certificate validity for dangerous goods by road.
8 min read · 7 FAQs
HIAB / lorry loader training — info & FAQs
What HIAB (lorry-mounted crane) training involves, who needs it, and how it fits with HGV driving work.
5 min read · 4 FAQs
Forklift training — info & FAQs
Counterbalance and warehouse lift-truck training basics: who needs it, course length, and booking direct.
5 min read · 4 FAQs