PART-TIME COURSES
This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/
* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
Get ready to drive your career forward with this two-phase programme designed to prepare you for a successful future in the logistics and transport industry.
In Phase 1, you’ll take part in a four-week classroom-based course focused on the employability skills and professional behaviours valued by employers in the HGV and wider logistics sectors. During this stage, you’ll also complete your medical assessment, apply for your provisional HGV licence, and prepare for your theory test.
Phase 2 takes your learning on the road with expert practical driver training and testing for your Class 2, Category C HGV licence, giving you the qualifications and confidence to start your driving career – followed by a guaranteed interview with an employer.
HGV Driver Licence – Professional Class 2, Category C Carrying and Delivering Goods by Road
Entry 3 Certificate in Skills for Working in Transport and Logistics Industries
Level 1 Extended Certificate in Employability Skills
Level 2 Award in Introduction to Warehousing
Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
This programme will give you the skills and qualifications to enter the industry as a HGV driver, alongside providing a guaranteed interview with an employer or agency in your area.
Upon successful completion, learners can:
•Start a career as a professional HGV driver, delivering goods locally or nationally.
•Progress to advanced driving qualifications, including Class 1 HGV licences or specialised transport roles.
•Enter logistics and warehouse management, using your employability, customer service, and operational skills.
•Move into further education, such as Level 3 Transport and Logistics qualifications, apprenticeships, or industry-specific training.
This two-phase programme blends classroom learning with practical HGV driver training to prepare you for a career in logistics.
You’ll develop essential employability and customer service skills while gaining industry-recognised qualifications. Example topics include CV writing, teamwork and communication, health and safety in warehousing, handling goods, and the principles of customer service. You’ll also learn about the transport and logistics industry, complete your theory test preparation, and progress to practical training for your Class 2, Category C HGV licence — giving you the confidence, skills, and certification to start your professional driving career.
Assessment combines classroom-based assignments with practical driver training. You’ll complete written tasks, projects, and workplace simulations to demonstrate your knowledge of transport, logistics, employability, and customer service. Practical skills are assessed through hands-on activities and scenario-based exercises.
Phase 2 focuses on driving, with your Class 2, Category C HGV licence awarded following successful practical testing and demonstration of safe vehicle operation, manoeuvring, and road safety skills.
Learners must be aged 19 or over at the start of the course
Full UK driving license
Entry level 3 English or equivalent
