Benefits of Apprenticeships
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What is a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) driver apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a training programme that is completed whilst also working and getting paid. In the case of the LGV apprenticeship this will be working as a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) driver but may also include other duties i.e. in the warehouse.

How long does an Apprenticeship last?
Your apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 13 months.

What level is my Apprenticeship?
The LGV driver intermediate apprenticeship is at level 2.

What will I do on my Apprenticeship?
This will depend upon your employer to some extent but all apprentices will cover the following programme for their apprenticeship.

1

Induction

This is two days in duration with SP Training and on average around 14 days with your employer. The induction explains what will be covered during your apprenticeship with SP Training and in the workplace with your employer.

2

Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

This is part of your induction but is also a qualification in its own right and covers Health & Safety, contracts of employment, trade bodies and employment legislation.

3

Professional Driver Programme

This covers the driver training and tests. LGV apprentices need to pass either Category C (rigid) or Category C+E (artic) in order to legally drive LGVs on the road for work. They also need training to achieve the following competencies:

Driving, Loading & Unloading
Customer Care
Legislation
Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving
Environmental Issues

4

Maths & English

This apprenticeship requires a minimum of level 1 maths & English.
If the candidate already possess maths and English at level 1 then they will be supported to achieve level 2. If they already have level 2 they will not be required to do maths and English qualifications.
Level 1 is equivalent to grade D-E GCSE and level 2 is equivalent to Grade A-C GCSE.

 

What qualifications will I achieve?

At the end of the apprenticeship the following training and qualifications will have been achieved:
Category C (Rigid) driving licence
Category C+E (Artic) driving licence
Initial Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)
35 hours of ongoing Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC)
Maths & English level 1 and/or 2 Functional Skills
The Apprentice may also achieve employer specific qualifications: i.e. First Aid, Health & Safety, Fork Lift Truck

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