After a bit of research, I ended up choosing Wallace and I'm glad I did. My first phone call was very informative and I had only to choose when to start the training. Got all the books from them, studied everything and passed my theory test first time. Went to do some practical training with Gerry the instructor and got my skills polished to a very high standard. Anticipate, not react. The best advice I could ever get. Passed my practical first time and also the following CPC theory and practical tests. If someone asks me where to go for a truck licence, my answer is 1000 times Wallace School of Transport. They care for you as if you were family. That counts more than anything.
Mr Augusto BaraleLGV DRIVER Apprenticeships
Designed to help drivers get their lorry licence and gain skills to become valued members of an employer’s workforce.
Wallace LGV Driver Apprenticeships assist employers who wish to upgrade existing employees’ skills and employers who wish to recruit new staff to fulfil their vacancies.
Flexible Course delivery:
Prior to commencement of enrolling your apprentices, through an initial consultation, we establish employer’s needs and desired outcome from the apprenticeship programme.
During the consultation we discuss the detail of how the programme is delivered and explain employer’s commitment to meet the apprenticeship requirements with a view to drawing up an agreement.
Apprenticeship consists of:
Application of LGV provisional licence (including medical).
Functional Skills Maths & English support, if required.
Theory Test training, preparing for the DVSA Multiple Choice & Hazard Perception (Module 1) and Driver CPC Case Study (Module 2).
Practical in-cab Driver Training 5 days Course - Cat C (or C+E for existing C holders) leading into DVSA driving test (Module 3).
Driver Training for Driver CPC (either preparation for Module 4 Test or for 35hrs Periodic Training as applicable)
On-site training: On the job training (Company specific) pre driver training and post driver training.
End Point Assessment (Independent Assessor) towards the conclusion of the programme.
Qualifications:
The aim of the apprentice programme is for drivers to gain their Large Goods Vehicle Driving Licence and if not already obtained, English and Maths Level 2 qualifications.
For ‘B’ or ‘C1’ licence holders the category of LGV will ‘C’. For existing ‘C’ holders it will be ‘C+E’.
It is possible for drivers to complete C and C+E in the apprenticeship programme however any secondary qualification (i.e. C+E) cannot be funded through the government apprentice programme.
Duration & Reviews:
The apprenticeship lasts a minimum of 12 months, and may follow this example:
Pre-Programme:
Interview (and employer’s usual recruitment process)
Introduction to the Apprenticeship Programme
Initial Assessment of English & Maths
Driving Assessment
Completion of Drivers Apprenticeship Agreement
Medical and Provisional Licence Application (if applicable)
Assignment of Mentor (by employer)
Confirmation of Job Offer and Contract of Employment
Month 1-3:
Introduction to Mentor, Housekeeping, Code of Conduct, Tour of Facilities, Job Shadowing, Job Role & Objectives.
Introduction to Training Advisor/Assessor.
Commencement of DVSA theory training.
Complete the DVSA theory training and sitting test at DVSA theory centre.
Functional Skills delivery.
Commencement of work specific training/Observation by Mentor & Training Advisor.
Progress Review
Month 4-9:
Continuation of work specific training/Observation by Mentor & Training Advisor.
5 day Cat C driver training course and test.
Driver CPC (either preparation for Module 4 Test or for 35hrs Periodic Training, as applicable).
Further Functional Skills delivery and progression to obtain qualifications (where applicable).
Progress Review
Month 10-12:
Final Progress Review / Knowledge Test.
End Point Assessment.
Successful Completion.
Entry Requirements:
Apprentices must hold a valid UK driving licence (at least Category B, i.e. car licence) and be at least 18 years old. There is no upper age limit or restriction.
Our functional skills support assist apprentices without existing English and Maths qualifications achieve Level 2 qualifications prior to their end point assessment.
Find out more:
If you are an employer
seeking apprentices for an existing programme, or want to work with Wallace to start your own Apprenticeship Programme please call 0208 453 3432 and ask for Ruth.
If you are a driver
looking to join an apprentice programme please call 020 8453 3444 and ask for Russell.
