General Information Session – Mandatory

Date: 25/6/2025

Time: 13:00

Location: South West Skills Campus – Locking Road – BS22 8NL

At the session, learners will have the opportunity to meet their tutor and receive a comprehensive rundown of the course structure, content, and expectations. To ensure a smooth enrolment process, it's vital that all learners bring their Driver's License and National Insurance (NI) number for verification purposes. Please remember, attendance at this session is a crucial part of securing your spot on the course. While we appreciate your interest and application, we must reiterate that a space is not guaranteed until you have fully completed the enrolment process and attended this introductory session. Confirmation of your place will only be provided at the conclusion of this session, so your presence and participation are essential.

Part 1 Transport and Logistics

Location: South West Skills Campus – Locking Road – BS22 8NL

Date: starts on Monday 30th June 2025

Time: 9:00 - 14:30

Content to be covered in 3 weeks

• Transport and Logistics (2weeks)
• Certificate in skills for working in Transport and Logistics Environment

Visit to the Driver Training Centre

• Medical Assessment Day
• Sit in our HGV
• Guest Speaker “A Day in a life of HGV Driver”
• Apply for your provisional driving license
• DTS Training (This is the platform you use for your theory learning) Q&A session

Practical training will be booked once the following has been completed:

• Passed Medical assessment
• Received provisional licence
• 35 Hours of Online Driving Theory (DTS Anytime)
• Passed Theory Tests 1A, 1B and 2

Part 2 Practical Training- Construction Training Centre

Location: Construction Training Centre Locking Head -

• 20 Hours Driver Training
• 4 hours Reversing
• 4 hours of Module 4 training and Test
• Driver CPC

Additional Support

At the outset of your Bootcamp experience, you will be assigned a dedicated member of our staff whose sole responsibility is to support you throughout your journey. This personalised approach ensures that you receive the guidance and assistance necessary to navigate the dynamic landscape of the HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) sector effectively.

Your dedicated support member will serve as your primary point of contact, providing you with timely updates on the latest job opportunities within the industry. They will work closely with you to understand your career aspirations and help identify roles that align with your skills and interests.

With our commitment to your success, you can rest assured that you will have unwavering support at every step of the way during your Bootcamp journey. Together, we will strive to unlock your potential and pave the way for a rewarding career in the HGV sector.

Embark on a rewarding career as a professional driver with HGV CAT. C training, the most sought-after route for new commercial vehicle drivers, frequently referred to as a rigid, and weighing up to 32 tonnes, and is normally used for making local and domestic deliveries.

Course Overview

Embark on a rewarding career as a professional driver with HGV CAT. C training, the most sought-after route for new commercial vehicle drivers, frequently referred to as a rigid, and weighing up to 32 tonnes, and is normally used for making local and domestic deliveries.

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During the programme you will cover the following:

• Characteristics of Autism and ADHD

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