Category C+E HGV Training in Northern Ireland
Category C+E is for eligible large goods vehicles towing trailers over the basic Category C allowance and is the route commonly associated with large vehicle-and-trailer combinations.
C1, C1+E, C and C+E categories covered
One-to-one practical instruction
Vehicle-hire packages available
Support through training and test day
Route dependent
- C+E
Licence category
- Package
£950 + VAT (£190) + £87 DVA test fee = £1,227
- Test / re-test
£200 + VAT + £87 DVA
- Fee note
Includes £87 DVA test fee
Overview
Requirements
Test Info
FAQs
Starting Rate
£950 + VAT (£190) + £87 DVA test fee = £1,227
What C+E training is for
Training route
Discuss your current entitlement and previous experience with the team.
Vehicle combination
Training is tailored to the relevant vehicle-and-trailer category.
Course choice
Ians Training Solutions can recommend the most suitable training duration.
Next step
Confirm your route, availability and any prerequisites before booking.
What you need before C+E training
Existing entitlement
Current NI guidance requires the corresponding rigid vehicle category before sitting the heavy vehicle + trailer test; confirm full Category C entitlement.
Medical/provisional
Maintain the applicable vocational medical/licence entitlement.
Theory
Confirm any theory requirement based on the route and existing entitlement.
Vehicle
Use an approved C+E training/test combination meeting current DVA standards.
Preparing for the C+E 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+E Training packages
Frequently Asked Questions
Large goods vehicles towing a trailer over the basic Category C allowance, subject to current licence limits.
Current NI guidance says drivers cannot sit the heavy C+E test without first holding the corresponding full rigid Category C entitlement.
Current package: £950 + VAT (£190) + £87 DVA test fee = £1,227.
The £87 DVA test fee is included in the Category C+E package total.
Current published service price: £200 + VAT, plus official DVA fee.
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.