HGV Training South East England

Before you compare HGV training costs in the South East

The right price comparison starts with the licence route and whether you need an initial Driver CPC. GS practical training is delivered at Dunsfold Airport, Cranleigh; use the current course cards for the option that fits your licence and driving goal.

1. Start with the vehicle category you need

Choose Cat C for rigid lorries, Cat C+E for articulated vehicles, or C1 where a 7.5-tonne entitlement is the relevant requirement. If you already hold a vocational category, check the course description before comparing it with a direct route from a car licence. Compare the current HGV, C1 and C+E course options.

2. Separate the licence route from professional Driver CPC

Government guidance says the route starts with a full car licence and provisional entitlement, followed by the relevant tests. Full Driver CPC is normally needed when driving an HGV is the main part of your job, unless an exemption applies. Read GOV.UK’s HGV and bus driver qualification guide before choosing your route.

3. Check what the published course price is for

Use the price note and inclusions on the relevant course card, rather than comparing a headline figure alone. The practical course, the category chosen and any professional qualification requirements can affect what you need. For a wider explanation, see the HGV licence cost guide.

4. Treat funding as an eligibility check, not an assumed saving

Government-funded HGV Skills Bootcamps are free for eligible learners, but providers can set additional criteria. GOV.UK says applicants must be 19 or over and hold a full category B licence. Check the current provider and course requirements through GOV.UK’s Skills Bootcamps guidance.

5. If you already hold Driver CPC, plan periodic training separately

Qualified professional lorry, bus and coach drivers normally need 35 hours of periodic Driver CPC training every five years. Review the Driver CPC course options and GOV.UK’s periodic-training rules; for help matching a course to your situation, contact GS Driver Training.