Category C HGV Training in Northern Ireland
Category C is the large rigid goods-vehicle category for vehicles over 3,500kg with the permitted basic trailer allowance.
C1, C1+E, C and C+E categories covered
One-to-one practical instruction
Vehicle-hire packages available
Support through training and test day
Two days + test arrangement
- C
Licence category
- Package
£850 + VAT / £1,020 inc VAT
- Test / re-test
£180 + VAT + £87 DVA
- Fee note
Please ask whether the £87 official DVA fee is included or charged separately.
Overview
Requirements
Test Info
FAQs
Starting Rate
£850 + VAT / £1,020 inc VAT
What C training is for
Vehicle type
Large rigid goods vehicle.
Training format
Training is provided one-to-one.
Published duration
Two training days; practical test around the third day.
Next step
Confirm provisional/theory readiness, then select dates.
What you need before C training
Current licence
Have your current driving licence details ready for the team.
Provisional and medical
Confirm whether any additional application or medical steps apply to you.
Theory tests
Check whether theory or hazard-perception tests are needed for your route.
Availability
Contact Ians Training Solutions to confirm the right package and course dates.
Preparing for the C practical test
Theory route
LGV multiple-choice theory and hazard perception are separate tests where required. Current fees: £26 + £11.
Practical test
Current lorry/bus practical fee: £87 weekday / £137 evening & weekend.
Training content
Vehicle-safety questions/checks, category-specific manoeuvring and on-road vocational driving.
Test vehicle
The test vehicle must meet current DVA category standards and display the required LGV/PCV L plates.
Category C Training packages
Frequently Asked Questions
The large rigid goods-vehicle category above the C1 range.
The course includes two days of training, with the test arranged around day three.
The official DVA fee is shown separately; please confirm the total before booking.
A published test/retest option exists at £180 + VAT plus official fee; confirm what preparation is included.
Business and staff training may be available; ask about group and invoice arrangements.
Practical driver training from Newtownards
Clear information, category-specific tuition and support from choosing the right route through practical-test preparation.
Established Newtownards provider
Ians Training Solutions is based at 10 Jubilee Road, Newtownards.
Practical category-specific tuition
Choose training for car, motorcycle, HGV, PCV, trailer or caravan routes.
Clear pricing
Training prices, VAT and official DVA fees are kept separate and confirmed before booking.
Test preparation
Work towards the relevant theory, manoeuvre or practical-test requirements.
Wide range of licence categories
From manual and automatic car lessons to C1, C1+E, C, C+E, D1, D1+E and D.
Specialist Northern Ireland training
Enquiries are welcome from Newtownards, Comber, Bangor, Belfast, Dundonald and across Northern Ireland.