129 Driving courses

Course Description: Start your journey as a Taxi/Private Hire Driver in the UK with our Level 2: Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver Course. Designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills, this course meets the licensing requirements of over 50 city councils across the UK. Who Should Attend: Ideal for newcomers to the industry or existing drivers seeking licence renewal, our course also fulfils mandatory criteria set by local councils and licensing offices. It suits individuals aspiring to pursue a career in passenger transport or those seeking professional development. Course Benefits: Gain industry-recognized qualification Enhance skills and knowledge Meet licensing requirements Promote a professional image Course Content: Covering crucial aspects such as regulatory framework, safety, customer service, and more, the course comprises nine comprehensive units. Topics include health and safety, road safety, customer service, routes and fares, transporting passengers requiring assistance, and vehicle maintenance. Entry Requirements: While there are no formal prerequisites, learners must possess a local council-issued taxi or private hire vehicle (PHV) licence to operate a vehicle. Additionally, candidates must legally work in the UK and hold a valid Great Britain, Northern Ireland, or EU driving licence. Assessment: The course concludes with a multiple-choice examination to evaluate your understanding of the covered topics. Corporate or Group Booking: Take advantage of our corporate discounts for group bookings. Our trainers can conduct on-site training sessions tailored to your organization's needs. Course Fee: Enroll in our Level 2: Professional Taxi and Private Hire Driver Course for £299.99, covering all expenses with no hidden charges. How to Book: Secure your spot conveniently through various booking options, including online payment, invoice, bank transfer, or phone booking. Walk-ins are also welcome at our office. Assistance Available: For any inquiries or assistance, don't hesitate to contact our dedicated team via phone or email. We're committed to supporting you throughout your training journey. Reach out today for expert guidance and support.

Refresher training courses are available for drivers of any vehicle category to assist with skills fade and improve driving competence.

This driver CPC course Vehicle Roadworthiness & Load Safety is suitable for LGV drivers only and will cover: Requirements, Walk Around Checks, Legal Requirements, Additional Checks, Safety Equipment, Defect Reporting, Maintenance, Prohibitions, Considerations Before Loading, Overloading, Load Distribution, Load Security, Vehicle Dimensions, Loading Equipment.

This course is particularly relevant for those wishing to tow a horsebox or caravan and those involved in construction. Car / Jeep and Trailer (Category B+E) training is available as a three day course, with an average training time of some six to eight hours, depending upon driving experience.

This is a two week programme incorporating eight different modules including: Module 1 - Basic Electrics and PAT Module 2 - Engines / Power Systems Module 3 - Non-Mechanical Equipment Module 4 - Basic Hydraulics and Hydrostatic Drive Module 5 - Powered Access Equipment Module 5 LLA - Low Level Access specific element Module 6 - Workshop H&S Essentials Module 7 - Materials Hoists including Sumner 2000 series and Genie SLAs During the programme the learner is inducted on their Level 2 NVQ in Plant Maintenance or Level 3 in Thorough Examination. One week with us and then a period back at work (4 weeks or less) to gather work based evidence and then a further week back at our Penybont training centre ​At 1/2 a point per course the training is worth up to 4 points towards your IPAF CAP certification. The Level 2 PM is worth a further 2 points and the Level 3 Thorough Examination is worth 4 points.

Our intention is to ensure our students leave us happy, confident and looking forward to years of riding a motorcycle on the road. Most of our instructor team have been with us for over five years and have a wealth of experience between them. We operate from Maidstone and Sittingbourne seven days a week, offering CBT and full licence courses on our own private training areas. All our course prices are inclusive of third-party and damage waiver insurance, and bike hire.

Lloyds School of Motoring provides lorry training in our privately owned fleet of vehicles across all categories.

We understand how much confusion there is around Driver CPC and we are here to help and assist with the process. If you are a lorry driver of either Category C1 or C and passed the driving test after 10th September 2009 you will need to complete Initial Driver CPC to be able to drive commercially (for hire or reward). There are two elements involved in Initial Driver CPC to be completed sequentially: Module 2 – Case Study Module 4 – Show & Tell Demonstration Module 2 is known as the “Case Study” and is a computer based test which you take at a Pearson Vue test centre. Module 4 is also known as the “Show & Tell Demonstration”. Lloyds School of Motoring conducts training for this and will book your test at the DVA test centre in Belfast.

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