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TRAILER & LGV TRAINING COURSES

Looking to start a new career? Here at Apex Training Services in Peterborough, we can offer you trailer and LGV training courses to help you attain your Category C Licence for driving rigid trucks. Our course is highly recommended by our past candidates from across the UK, many of whom passed their tests first time.

CALL 01733 567478 TO BOOK TRAINING

EXCEPTIONAL FIRST TIME PASS RATES

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ESTABLISHED

Our experienced instructors will fully train you to test standards. The Apex Centre in Peterborough is a registered LGV testing station with the DVSA and welcomes drivers from across Wisbech, Northampton, Corby and Huntingdon. We can even take care of your medical too. Most of our candidates pass the first time, however, we can arrange re-sits if required. If you’d like more information, ask one of our experts today. The below course details the overall requirement to complete your licence. However, depending on your current driving qualifications and age of licence, not all parts may be necessary. Contact us to discuss.

CATEGORY C1

Vehicles between 3500kg and 7500kg with a trailer up to 750kg.

CATEGORY C1+E

Vehicles between 3500kg and 7500kg with a trailer over 750kg - combined weight no more than 12000kg.

CATEGORY C

Vehicle over 3,500kg  and 32 tonnes with a trailer up to 750kg. Formerly known as 'Class 2' or 'Rigid'.

CATEGORY C+E

Vehicle over 3,500kg with a trailer over 750kg up to a combined weight of 44 tonnes. Formerly known as 'Artic' or 'Class 1'.

COURSE DETAILS

1. Candidate must obtain form D4 from www.gov.uk and complete an LGV Medical with a GP

2. Candidate should request form D2 from www.gov.uk and following the instructions, send this along with the completed D4 and their Driving Licence to the DVLA to gain the required provisional category entitlement

3. Once the licence is returned, contact  Apex Centre for your Online Theory Training:

  • 1a - Multiple Choice

  • 1b - Hazard Perception

  • Mod2 - LGV CPC (if required)

4. Sit theory tests at your Local DVSA Centre - Contact Apex with your test results. Re-sits can be arranged if required

5. Start your practical training & take your practical test, practical test is taken part way through final session (The Apex Centre is a registered LGV testing station with the DVSA)

6. Module 4 - Practical CPC Demonstration. Attend a  training session covering all aspects of the Module 4 'Show me, Tell me' test, including loading safely, security of the vehicle, preventing criminality, preventing risk and conducting safety checks. Candidates will take the Module 4 test at DVSA centre.

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Please be aware: The initial CPC Module 2 and Module 4 tests are very important for candidates who passed their driving test AFTER January 1997, as they will not legally be allowed to drive for hire or reward without them.

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​For candidates who passed their driving test BEFORE January 1997, the CPC module 2 & 4 is not necessary. They do however have to do 35 hours of Driver CPC classroom training. This is usually done with 5 x 7 hour classroom sessions at our centre.

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WE ALSO OFFER TRAINING ON THE FOLLOWING:

✔ FLT & FLT Instructor

✔ First Aid

✔ Motorcycle Training

✔ PCV & Minibus training

✔ ADR - Dangerous Goods

✔ Driver CPC

CALL 01733 567478 TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

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Passed my LGV cat C 1st time with Apex, everyone was so friendly and Simon my instructor was so helpful and informative. I highly recommend Apex. Thanks Guys. Jamie

Just past my Class 1 today with Apex Once again First class service from all at Apex and a big thank you to Steve my instructor who guided me all the way thanks again to all at Apex

Jamie W

IF YOU WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON OUR LGV TRAINING SERVICE OR WOULD LIKE TO BOOK YOURSELF IN, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH APEX TRAINING SERVICES IN PETERBOROUGH 

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