Weston College – HGV CAT C

What this course offers

This free HGV Category C training course is for adults aged 19 and over who want to start a career as a professional driver. A Category C licence allows you to drive rigid vehicles weighing up to 32 tonnes, commonly used for local and domestic deliveries.

With a Category C licence, you can drive a range of vehicles, including:

• Most haulage trucks
• Fire engines
• Bin collection vehicles
• Large removal trucks

The licence also allows you to drive vehicles covered by the Category C1 licence.

Who this course is for

To take part, you must:

• Be aged 19 or over
• Hold a car driving licence
• Be medically fit to drive
• Be unemployed or earning less than £25,000 per year
• Be able to attend 100% of the course

Mandatory information session

You must apply and attend a mandatory online information session to provisionally secure your place.

15 October 2026, 11:00am (Microsoft Teams)

At the session, you will meet your tutor, learn what to expect from the course and complete initial enrolment checks. Please have your driving licence and National Insurance number ready.

Important: Applying for the course does not guarantee a place. Your place will only be confirmed after you attend the session and complete your enrolment.

What happens next

After gaining your Category C licence, you may be able to apply for professional driving roles within the logistics and transport sector.