Skills Bootcamp Application

Skills Bootcamps are free training courses in England that last up to 16 weeks. The courses are suitable if you’re new to heavy goods vehicle (HGV) driving, or you’re returning to driving.

HGV Skills Bootcamp places are in high demand and we are currently adding new applicants to a waiting list for places.

Completing the following application will gauge your eligibility for Skills Bootcamp funding, and if successful you will be added to the waiting list.

To successfully complete your Bootcamp journey, can you commit to all of the below:

  • 20 hrs of online learning via OLLIE. Completion time of 4 weeks.
  • Be able to take time off to attend theory tests.
  • Be able to take 2 weeks off to attend practical driver training/test.

Funding rules apply therefore, progress will be monitored throughout and failure to abide by these requirements will result in withdrawal from the Bootcamp journey.

Please take time to answer all the questions accurately.

Question 1: Your Age

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for funding on the Skills Bootcamp

Question 2: How long have you lived in the UK?

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for funding on the Skills Bootcamp

Question 3: Do you have the right to work in the UK?

If you are unsure you can find out further information here

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for funding on the Skills Bootcamp

Question 4: Do you reside or work in England?

To qualify for funding you must live in England or within a commutable distance in Wales or Scotland to England-based employment

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for funding on the Skills Bootcamp

Question 5: Your Driving Licence

Do you hold a full UK driving licence?

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for funding on the Skills Bootcamp

Question 5A: Points On Licence

How many points do you currently have?

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for funding on the Skills Bootcamp

Question 6: Employment status?

Unfortunately, we are unable to proceed with your application.

If you have a spoken to an employer that would have a potential job offer on completion of training you may be eligible as a 'referral' candidate with 100% funding and no cost to your new employer.

There may be another provider available in your area, please visit the National Careers Service website to check.

Alternatively, you may find the please visit the Institute For Apprenticeships And Technical Education website helpful.

Question 6A: What is the name of your current employer?

We will NOT attempt to contact your employer. All data entered is strictly confidential.

Question 6B: What are your intentions once you have gained your new licence?

Unfortunately, we are unable to proceed with your application.

If you have a spoken to a new employer that would have a potential job offer on completion of training you may be eligible as a 'referral' candidate with 100% funding and no cost to your new employer.

There may be another provider available in your area, please visit the National Careers Service website to check.

Alternatively, you may find the please visit the Institute For Apprenticeships And Technical Education website helpful.

Question 6D: What are your intentions once you have gained your new licence?

Unfortunately, we are unable to proceed with your application.

If you have a spoken to a new employer that would have a potential job offer on completion of training you may be eligible as a 'referral' candidate with 100% funding and no cost to your new employer.

There may be another provider available in your area, please visit the National Careers Service website to check.

Alternatively, you may find the please visit the Institute For Apprenticeships And Technical Education website helpful.

Question 7: Which licence are you interested in training for?

**GUIDANCE NOTES PLEASE READ**

Cat C to C+E - Rigid to Artic: You must already hold a Cat C/Class 2 licence.

Cat C - Rigid & Cat C+E - Artic can be done from a standard car licence.

Question 8: Have you successfully completed any of the LGV theory tests?

Question 8A: Which modules have you completed?

Question 9: Equipment Requirements?

You will need internet access for online training courses & Zoom induction interviews.

Unfortunately, you are not eligible for funding on the Skills Bootcamp

Question 10: Travel Distance?

Your PRACTICAL TRAINING will be carried out at one of our training centres. As you will need to commute daily for practical training, how far are able to commute?

Your Contact Details

Please make sure your contact details are correct before completing the application form.



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