Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) teach you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a professional certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with Professional voice-over

• Self paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Sneak Peek

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Large Goods Vehicle (LGV). While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Large Goods Vehicle (LGV), are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Course is as follows:

Module 01: Knowing Your LGV

• Understanding LGV
• Driving New or Unfamiliar Vehicles
• Erratic Handling
• Jack-knifing
• Trailer Swing
• Roadworthiness
• Brakes
• Fuel System
• Gear Boxes

Module 02: Characteristics of Vehicle

• Wheel-based Vehicle
• Box Vans
• Refuse Collection Vehicles
• Articulated Vehicle and Tanker
• Dangerous Goods
• Articulated Car Transporters
• Demountable Bodies
• Double-decked Bodies
• Refrigerated Vehicles

Module 03: Vehicle Limit

• Weight
• Height
• Width

Module 04: Loads and Load Restraint

• The Right Vehicle
• Contained Heavy and High Load
• Tankers
• Loading
• Load Distribution and Arrangement
• Loading Methods

Module 05: Drivers’ Hours and Records

• EC Rules
• Analogue Tachographs
• Digital Tachographs
• Driver Smart Cards
• EC Drivers’ Hours
• Domestic Drivers’ Hours
• Keeping records

Module 06: Vehicles and Driving

• Driving in Europe
• Carriage of Illegal Immigrants
• Vehicle Security
• Vehicle Checking
• Documentation
• Methods of Entry

Module 07: Health and Conduct

• Health Issues
• Smoking in Work Vehicles
• Seat Belts
• Health and Safety
• First Aid at Work
• Personal Protection

Module 08: LGV Safety Inspection

• Your Vehicle
• Daily Walk-Round Check
• Roadside Checks
• Cockpit Drill
• Road Speed Limiters
• Safety of Loads on Vehicles  
• Anti-Theft Measures
• Driving Your LGV
• Congestion Charging

Module 09: Qualified LGV Driver

• Basic Qualification
• Applying for the First Time
• Have You Previously Qualified?
• Returning to Work as a Truck or Bus Driver

Module 10: Provisional LGV Licence

• Applying for a Provisional LGV Licence
• Driving Licence Category
• How to Apply
• Send the Forms
• How Long It Takes

Module 11: CPC Test Part 01 and 02

Part 01 Test – Theory

• What to Take to Your Test?
• Wearing Face Mask 
• Take a Test
• Hazard Perception Part
• Scoring System and Result

Part 02 Test – Case Studies

• Case Studies

Module 12: CPC Test Part 03 and 04

Part 3a Test – Off-Road Exercises

• Book Your Test
• Must Bring to Your Exam
• Test Function
• Result of the Test

Part 3b Test – On Road Driving

• On-road Driving
• Must Bring to Your Exam
• Test Function
• Result of the Test

Part 4 Test – Practical Demonstration

• Practical Demonstration
• Book Your Test
• Test Function
• Result of the Test

Module 13: After Getting Qualification

• Apply for A Driver Digital Tachograph Card
• Apply for A Driver Digital Tachograph Card
• Prepare for International Journeys
• Getting Your Driver CPC Card
• Stay Qualified