Category C1 HGV Training in Newtownards
Category C1 covers medium-sized goods vehicles between 3,500kg and 7,500kg MAM, with a trailer up to the permitted basic limit.
C1, C1+E, C and C+E categories covered
One-to-one practical instruction
Vehicle-hire packages available
Support through training and test day
1 or 2 days
- C1
Licence category
- 1-day package
£550 + VAT (£110) + £87 test fee
- 2-day package
£850 + VAT / £1,020 inc VAT + £87 DVA
- Test / re-test
£150 + VAT + £87 DVA
Overview
Requirements
Test Info
FAQs
Starting Rate
From £550 + VAT
What C1 training is for
Vehicle type
Medium goods vehicle category.
Who uses it
May suit delivery, ambulance, horsebox or specialist vehicle roles depending on the actual vehicle.
Course choice
One-day or two-day training is selected after discussing previous experience.
Next step
Check entitlement and theory/provisional status before confirming course dates.
What you need before C1 training
Existing licence
Valid full car driving licence before applying for vocational provisional entitlement.
Provisional/medical
DL2 application and DLM1 medical report normally form part of the vocational application route.
Theory
Relevant LGV multiple choice and hazard perception must be completed where required.
Age
Current official minimum is 18 for C1, subject to the applicable rules and exceptions.
Preparing for the C1 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 C1 Training packages
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1 Day C1
One day of C1 training; confirm the official DVA fee arrangement before booking.
£550 + VAT (£110) + £87 test fee = £747 - Buy Now
2 Day C1
Two days of C1 training; confirm the official DVA fee arrangement before booking.
£850 + VAT (£170) + £87 test fee = £1,107 - Check Availability
C1 Test / Re-Test
Vehicle and test/re-test arrangement subject to availability.
£150 + VAT + £87 DVA
Frequently Asked Questions
Vehicles in the current C1 weight range, subject to the trailer and licence limits.
Vocational provisional applications normally include the DLM1 medical process.
Relevant LGV theory and hazard-perception tests are part of the route where required.
The official DVA fee is shown separately unless it is included in a confirmed package.
This depends on experience; Ians Training Solutions can recommend the appropriate duration.
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.