Find training to become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver

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Vocational qualifications

You can only take a vocational qualification to become a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driver if you’re 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’ll 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’ve passed all 4 parts of the Driver CPC. Find out how to start working as an HGV driver while you’re still training.

Who can apply

Check with the course provider to see if you’re eligible to apply.

How much it costs

Different course providers charge different fees. Check with the course provider how much your course costs.

Who can get a free qualification

You can get a free qualification if you are 19 or over and either:

  • unemployed 
  • earning less than £25,750 per year

You may still be able to get a free qualification if you earn more, depending on:

  • where you live
  • the course you choose
  • the qualifications you already have

Your training provider can tell you what applies in your area.

How to apply

You can search for a course by the name of the qualification and location to find a further education provider that runs one of these courses.