HGV / LGV - Cat C - Class 2
Course Information
Cat C, Class 2 are rigid vehicles, you will need to pass your Cat C before being able to move on to the Cat C+E, Class 1 articulated vehicle.
We will post you a free application pack, this includes everything you need to get started and the relevant DVLA application forms. The pack will help you to complete the medical, provisional application, and theory tests including an online learning portal.
We offer an optional 30 minute free driving assessment. Once you have completed the theory test we invite you to visit one of our sites and find out more about us, the course and have a go. This will help you decide which is the best course duration for you.
We supply easy to drive new vehicles and we arrange the test for you. We have some standard set courses with excellent pass rates to choose from or you can arrange training lesson by lesson.
We offer training courses and tests in Shrewsbury, Telford, Wrexham and Wolverhampton. Lessons are available weekdays or weekends and we have access to hundreds of tests at our own private DVSA testing sites.
The 90 minute Cat C test will include road driving, reversing and some safety questions. The minimum age is 18 and you must hold a UK driving licence.
- 4 Day Standard Course - Recommended for most people, this is our most popular option.
If you will be driving professionally you will need a Driver CPC Module 2 Case Studies Test scheduled at the same time as your theory tests and Module 4 Safety and Security Practical Training and Test, completed in-house with us and can be scheduled alongside the Cat C course.
Low rate finance packages available to spread the costs. T&C's apply.
If you would like us to post you a free application pack we will need your name and address. If you would like any more information or to discuss course or free assessment dates please confirm which location and duration of course you prefer or contact us on:
Head Office: 01952 770659
Start NowWhat will you learn in?
We have a large fleet of new and easy to drive Euro 6 DAF LF's. We provide these for the lessons and test. We picked DAF because they are simple, easy to drive and reliable. Fitted with fully automatic gearboxes like most new trucks (you will still get a manual licence) and reversing cameras to make your time behind the wheel as easy and safe as possible. Euro 6 is the highest emissions standard and we are proud to reduce our carbon footprint.
If you already hold a Cat C licence you can to upgrade to a Cat C+E Class 1 or if you have not used your Cat C licence for a period of time and are entering the industry we offer Refresher courses.
License Requirements
- You must be 18 years +
- You must have a valid UK driving licence
- We will help you to arrange a Medical and get a Cat C provisional
- We will book your theory tests and set up an online revision portal
Who should train? Why should I train?
There is currently a huge shortage of drivers in the UK and it is anticipated that this could double with Brexit. Cat C vehicles are seen delivering goods all over the UK and Europe and it is a standard vehicle category. As a result, Cat C is usually the required qualification for people who enter the haulage industry and therefore the most sought after.
With Covid-19 slowing progress and not allowing enough new drivers to qualify the shortage is ever increasing.
Once you have the Cat C you can progress on to the big ones, the Cat C+E Class 1. The salary and career opportunities are usually better than the Cat C Class 2 which make it a key qualification for professional drivers. If you want to see more of the UK or Europe, it’s likely that you will be driving the larger Cat C+E vehicles.
You can add other qualifications for transporting hazardous goods or driving tankers (ADR) or a Lorry Mounted Crane course to further improve your CV and options.
The Process
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The free application pack will include a guide and the DVLA application forms.
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If you will be driving professionally we will book your Driver CPC theory test.
Arrange your training course, choose your location and course dates.
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DVLA will issue you with a new driving licence and Driver Qualification Card (DQC)
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You are ready to start work or move onto your Cat C+E Class 1.
What does the training include?

We will guide you through the entire process, from your initial application and documentation requirements, to helping you to find employment once you're qualified.

We supply new vehicles for you to train in which are highly maintained and fitted with reversing cameras. They are easy to drive and have fully automatic transmissions (you will still receive a manual licence).

Your test will be arranged at one of our professional test sites Dulson Training offers Shropshire's only private DVSA customer test facilities. The examiner will conduct your test at the same location where you completed your training.

Completing your training and taking your test at the same site really improves your training experience. This is why we operate our own DVSA test sites in Shrewsbury and Telford.