Find training to become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver
Vocational qualifications
You can only take a vocational qualification to become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver if you鈥檙e in England. You might be able to get help to pay for the qualification.
There are 5 vocational qualifications you can take:
- Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles
- ProQual Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles
- Pearson Edexcel Level Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles
- ICQ Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles
- SQA Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles
As part of the qualification, you鈥檒l take the 4 Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests that you need to qualify as an HGV driver.
If you take one of these vocational qualifications, you can start driving professionally before you鈥檝e passed all 4 parts of the Driver CPC. Find out how to start working as an HGV driver while you鈥檙e still training.
Who can apply
Check with the course provider to see if you鈥檙e eligible to apply.
How much it costs
Different course providers charge different fees. Check with the course provider how much your course costs.
For courses starting between 1 August 2021 and 31 July 2022, some providers might cover the costs of:
- getting a provisional licence, including if you鈥檙e charged for the medical exam
- taking each of the 4 Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) tests once - re-sits will not be covered
Check with the course provider to find out what鈥檚 included in your course fee.
Get extra help with course fees
The government will cover the full costs of the course if you鈥檙e an adult who is either:
- unemployed
- earning less than 拢17,374.50 per year
You might be able to get help to pay for the course from the government if you鈥檙e employed or earn over 拢17,374.50 per year. Check with the course provider.
How to apply
You can to find a further education provider that runs one of these courses.