Training Courses

LGV Cat C (Class 2 Rigid) — 5-Day Intensive

Get your Cat C HGV licence in 5 days at our Westpoint Exeter centre. Includes one-to-one classroom theory, on-road practical driving in a modern automatic rigid lorry, on-site reverse practice on our DVSA-approved 3a pad, and the practical Module 3a + 3b test booked at the end of the course. ✅ The Details Duration: 5 days intensive (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm) Delivery: 1-to-1 instructor-to-pupil for on-road driving Included: Lorry hire, fuel, theory prep, mock test, examiner fee for Module 3a (in-house) + Module 3b Test centre: Most students test in Exeter; alternatives available Vehicle: Modern automatic 18-tonne rigid HGV ✅ Who is it for? Anyone aged 18+ who has held a full UK car licence for at least 12 months and wants to start a commercial driving career, deliver locally, or step up from van to lorry. ✅ What you'll learn • Vehicle safety checks and walk-around inspection • Coupling/uncoupling and load security basics • Reversing and manoeuvring (DVSA Module 3a) • On-road driving, hazard perception, defensive technique (Module 3b) • Driver's hours, tachograph, and EU rules ✅ Progression Natural next step is Cat C+E (Class 1 articulated) — see our 3-Day C+E Upgrade course.

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LGV Cat C+E (Class 1 Articulated) — 5-Day Intensive

The full Class 1 articulated lorry licence in 5 days. Required for trunking, container, and most long-haul work. Includes one-to-one tuition in a modern automatic Cat C+E artic, on-site coupling/uncoupling practice, and the Module 3a + 3b test. ✅ The Details Duration: 5 days intensive (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) Prerequisite: Cat C (Class 2) licence held Delivery: 1-to-1 in-cab tuition Included: Vehicle hire, fuel, mock test, examiner fees Vehicle: Modern automatic Cat C+E tractor unit + trailer ✅ Who is it for? Drivers with a full Cat C licence wanting to progress to full Class 1 for higher-paying long-distance and trunking work. ✅ Already hold Cat C? You can fast-track. We also offer a 3-Day C+E Upgrade for confident Cat C drivers — call to discuss.

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D1 Minibus Licence — 2-Day Course

Drive a minibus up to 16 passengers. Required by schools, care homes, community transport groups, and anyone driving a vehicle 9-16 seats for hire/reward. ✅ The Details Duration: 2 days (Mon-Tue or Wed-Thu) Included: Vehicle, fuel, theory prep, mock test, Module 3 fees Vehicle: 16-seat minibus Prerequisite: Full UK car (Cat B) licence

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C1 Van Training — 2-Day Course

C1 licence covers vans and light lorries 3.5-7.5 tonnes. Common for parcel delivery, removals, ambulance crews, and trade vehicles above the standard B licence weight. ✅ The Details Duration: 2 days Included: 7.5T vehicle, fuel, theory prep, mock test, examiner fees Vehicle: 7.5-tonne automatic Prerequisite: Full UK Cat B licence

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Driver CPC Initial Qualification (35-Hour)

The mandatory Initial CPC qualification you need before you can drive professionally for hire or reward in a vehicle requiring a Cat C, C+E, D or D1 licence. Combination of CPC Module 2 (case studies) and CPC Module 4 (practical demonstration) prep with all the theory. ✅ The Details Duration: 35 hours total (5 days, 7-hour blocks) Included: All theory prep materials, mock case studies, Module 4 demo vehicle Delivered at: Westpoint Exeter classroom + practical bay Certification: Issued by DVSA upon successful Mod 2 + Mod 4 pass ✅ Bundle saving Add this to your LGV licence acquisition (Cat C or C+E) and save £100 vs booking separately.

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Driver CPC Periodic 7-Hour — Drivers' Hours & Tachograph

One of the mandatory 7-hour periodic CPC modules. Counts toward the 35 hours you must complete every 5 years to keep your Driver Qualification Card (DQC) valid. Focus: EU and GB drivers' hours rules, daily/weekly rest, tachograph operation and analysis, infringement avoidance, working time directive interaction. ✅ The Details Duration: 7 hours (single day, 9am-4:30pm) Included: CPC hours logged with DVSA upon completion Delivered at: Westpoint Exeter classroom ✅ Automated reminder Your DQC expires every 5 years. Book this and we'll send you a reminder 6, 3, and 1 month before your card expires — never lose work to an expired DQC again.

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Driver CPC Periodic 7-Hour — Defensive Driving & Vulnerable Road Users

Another mandatory 7-hour periodic CPC module. Counts toward your 35 hours every 5 years. Focus: defensive driving techniques, fuel-efficient driving, vulnerable road user awareness (cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists), urban driving, blind-spot management. ✅ The Details Duration: 7 hours (single day, 9am-4:30pm) Included: CPC hours logged with DVSA upon completion Delivered at: Westpoint Exeter classroom

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ADR Dangerous Goods (Core + Class 3 Flammable Liquids)

ADR qualification for drivers carrying dangerous goods by road. This package covers the Core module (required for all ADR work) plus Class 3 (flammable liquids — fuel, solvents, paints). ✅ The Details Duration: 3 days intensive Included: Theory training, exam fee for both modules, all materials Certification: SQA-issued ADR vocational certificate, valid 5 years ✅ Other classes available on request Class 2 (gases), Class 4 (flammable solids), Class 5 (oxidising), Class 6.1 (toxic), Class 8 (corrosive), Class 9 (miscellaneous). Tank specialist available as add-on.

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Truck Driving Experience Day

Always wondered what driving a 7.5-tonne lorry feels like? Or fancied a gift for the driver in your life? Our Experience Day gives you 4 hours behind the wheel of a real commercial vehicle, 1-to-1 with a DVSA-registered instructor, in a controlled off-road environment at Westpoint Exeter. ✅ The Details Duration: 4 hours (morning or afternoon slot) Included: Vehicle, fuel, instruction, certificate of attendance No licence prerequisite — you don't need an HGV licence (or even a full car licence) to take part Min age: 18

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