HGV Skills Bootcamp Training

YDT HGV Training

About Skills Bootcamp Funding

YDT HGV Training can offer fully funded Skills Bootcamp courses to train new HGV drivers, subject to funding availabability.

These free, intensive courses (lasting up to 16 weeks) are backed by the UK Government’s investment in driver training. All costs are covered – including your provisional HGV licence, medical exam and CPC tests – so eligible learners can qualify with a Category C or C+E licence without paying fees. On completion you gain a full HGV licence and normally a guaranteed job interview with a local employer.

Register your interest or give us a call to find out more.

Who can apply for Skills Bootcamps?

To join the Skills Bootcamp you must:

  • be 19 or older.
  • hold a full UK car (category B) driving licence.
  • meet any additional criteria set by the provider (for example, being employed, self-employed or recently unemployed).

Courses available

YDT provides courses for all experience levels:

  • Novice (Category C & C+E) – for newcomers with little or no HGV experience, training you up to a certified HGV driver.
  • Licence upgrade – for existing Category C drivers who want to upgrade to a Cat C+E (Class 1) licence.
  • Refresher training – short courses to help current HGV drivers improve skills and confidence on the road.

Career opportunities

There is very high demand for qualified HGV drivers. Vacancies have jumped by nearly a third across the UK since before the pandemic, making trained drivers highly sought after.

New drivers often command higher pay and signing bonuses, and the Skills Bootcamp guarantees a fast-tracked interview with a local employer once you finish training.

We can use our industry connections to help connect you with job opportunities.

YDT HGV Training

How to apply

Apply directly to YDT HGV Training as an approved Skills Bootcamp provider. You can also search the National Careers Service or GOV.UK site to find Skills Bootcamp courses in HGV driving. Then contact us to register your interest and start the enrolment process. Places are limited by government funding, so early application is recommended.

Support in the South West

YDT is based in Somerset and serves the South West (Somerset, Devon, Dorset and beyond). We have strong links with local haulage companies and can connect trainees with driver jobs in the region. Contact us today to register your interest and take the first step toward a new career as an HGV driver.

Contact information

Ready to begin your journey? Call us on 01823 491390 or complete the enquiry form to register your interest in a Skills Bootcamp funded HGV course.