This course is for anyone wanting to begin a professional career within the logistics and transport industry.

Typical job roles include:

• Professional HGV driver
• Re Logistics distribution driver
• Commercial freight driver
• Public transport operator

It is also suitable for employers to upskill existing staff who have already gained their category licence but require the mandatory Driver CPC qualification to drive commercially for work.

During your training, you’ll develop the practical safety and demonstration skills required to pass your practical Driver CPC examination. You will learn how to:

• Spot mechanical defects by performing a full daily walkaround check
• Secure heavy cargo safely using various ropes, straps, and chains
• Calculate precise weight limits to prevent vehicle overloading and instability
• Protect your vehicle against criminal activity and illegal immigration attempts
• React quickly to unexpected emergencies like vehicle fires and road accidents
• Protect your body from physical injury when loading or unloading goods
• Demonstrate these skills confidently to meet the exact DVSA test standard

Training is delivered at one of our driver training schools by highly qualified HGV instructors.

This approach ensures learners receive extensive practical driving experience while benefiting from expert instruction throughout the course.

The Module 4 practical test usually takes around 30 minutes to complete and is assessed by a DVSA-accredited assessor, either in-house by a TRS Instructor or by one of our training partners.

It includes 5 short question areas alongside a practical demonstration.

The main topics covered are:

• Ability to carry out a daily walk-around vehicle safety check
• Safe loading of the vehicle and securing of loads
• Preventing physical risk to yourself and others
• Vehicle and cargo security procedures
• Dealing with emergency situations
• Understanding vehicle and load safety (including stability and safe operation)
• Preventing criminal activity and illegal use of the vehicle

On successful completion of all Driver CPC modules (Modules 2 & 4), you will be awarded a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence card, allowing you to drive professionally for hire or reward.

Businesses benefit from having qualified HGV drivers to meet demand.

By completing this course:

• You can drive professionally in the UK and across Europe
• Opens up job opportunities within the HGV industry
• Improves your knowledge of road safety and compliance
• Makes you a more employable and competitive driver
• Helps meet legal requirements for working as a professional driver
• Can lead to long-term career progression in transport and logistics
• Increases earning potential within the driving industry

£253 (including VAT & test fees).

We offer a range of flexible payment options, including:

• Debit or credit card
• Bank transfer
• Interest-free instalments and finance through PayPal

Personal loan through your bank or preferred lender. 

Passing your module 4 practical test is the final step in achieving your Initial Driver CPC and obtaining your Driver Qualification Card (DQC), allowing you to drive professionally.

From here, many learners progress into their HGV career and further training, opening up a range of opportunities, including:

• Upgrade to Class 1 (C+E) for higher-paid driving work
• Gain an ADR qualification for transporting hazardous goods
• Move into specialist driving such as tanker, fridge, container, or multi-drop work
• Progress into senior driver roles with added responsibility
• Complete a level 3 transport and warehouse operations supervisor apprenticeship and gain your transport manager CPC for management positions

These qualifications can lead to a range of career opportunities, including:

• HGV / LGV professional driver
• Class 1 driver
• ADR (hazardous goods) driver
• Transport supervisor
• Transport coordinator
• Warehouse operations supervisor

Once you have obtained your HGV provisional licence and passed your Module 2 test, enrolling is simple:

1. Our driving school training manager, Jayne, will contact you to arrange your practical training dates at your preferred training centre.
2. Your payment option will be agreed and a payment form sent to you.
3. Once payment has been received, you’ll receive your joining instructions, including your training location, arrival time and everything you’ll need to bring.
4. Attend your training on the agreed start date and begin your Module 4 training

To enrol on this course, you must:

• Hold a valid UK driving licence with provisional entitlement for the relevant vehicle category (category C or CE)
• Have already passed the Driver CPC module 2 (case studies test)
• Be at the minimum legal age for the vehicle category you are training for

You must complete modules 2 before you can book or take the Module 4 practical demonstration test.

4 hours of training + test