Commercial Training and Transport Services

Courses Structure

We offer various courses including LGV, HGV and PCV training and courses.

Course duration normally five day's with test on fifth day.
Typical Military course structure. Week 1 Cat C, Week 2 Cat D, Week 3 Cat C + E , Week 4 Industry

Category C (Rigid)

  • Introduction/Familiarisation with the vehicle including driver's checks
  • Demonstration Drive.
  • Basic driving techniques
  • Road craft
  • Train to standard required to pass test.
  • Undertake driving test.

Category D. PCV (Bus) 

  • Introduction/Familiarisation with the vehicle including driver's checks
  • Demonstration drive.
  • Basic driving techniques including passenger comfort and safety
  • Road craft.
  • Train to standard required to pass test.
  • Undertake driving test

Refresher Training

  • Duration as selected by customer
  • Elements as per training for industry ( as selected by customer)
  • Update / Practice skills

Category C + E (Class 1)

  • Introduction/Familiarisation with the vehicle including driver's checks
  • Demonstration drive
  • Basic driving techniques, this will include reversing training as required
  • Safe coupling/uncoupling technique using air suspension and lift axles
  • Road craft
  • Train to standard required to pass test
  • Undertake driving test

Development/Training for Industry

  • Development training, driving a fully laden vehicle. Gain experience of different driving techniques. Changes to thehandling/performance characteristics of the vehicle.
  • Fuel training, including block changing, matching speed, gear, revs, the use of cruise control and retarder/exhaust brakes to maximise fuel efficiency
  • Different loads, their characteristics, techniques for loading and securing. This will include roping and sheeting, chains, straps chocks and bars
  • Tail lift training and multi drop load handling. Cages, pallet trucks etc.
  • Tachograph training and legislation associated with Tachographs.
  • Driver's hours and legal requirements, emergency procedures

Instructor Training

  • Train to qualify for the DSA Instructor Certification (Phone to check eligibility/requirements)
  • SAFED - Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving. SAFED Fleet instructor training. Individual and Fleet training. Call for details
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Forklift Training on Counterbalance & Reach

  • RTITB certified training
  • Carried out in a working warehouse environment
  • Courses tailored to the requirements of students including recertification
  • Forklifts maintained by main dealers
  • Onsite training at customers premises

Call now on 01506 633100 for more in depth information

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32A Inchmuir Road, Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate, West Lothian EH48 2EP
T: +44 (0)1506 633100 E: enquiries@cttstraining.co.uk