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Free Training for Unemployed

An unemployed person who is interested to become a HGV driver does not need to worry. There are different options for free training available for unemployed people. Availing such options does not mean acquring just free of cost training, but in some cases they lead to a job as well. This is because there is a great shortage of HGV drivers, and that is directly effecting the economy. There are different ways of acquring free HGV training.

Methods of Free HGV Training for Unemployed People

Government Grants

Grants can be called those types of loans that one does not need to pay back. There are many reasons why organizations give out grants, but usually financial assistance is the major reason behind it. In some cases, organizations give out grants that are affiliated with a sure employment.

Now a days, different types of grants are available. Some of these grants are smaller which partly pay for the training courses while some of grants will cover the whole cost especially if the training course is a short one. In many cases, the grants cover the entire cost of the HGV training courses for unemployed people. Such grants can easily be searched on the internet, and they offer something for everyone.

The HGV training centers are the excellent places to look for these grants. They are funded by the government and other organization to encourage people to apply for HGV training. Other than that, internet is a great source to look for various types of grants and all the procedures and paperwork related to them. In case, a person is really serious to avail such options then he will have to be very serious while applying for them. It is much better if the person wastes no time because some of these grants are given on first come first serve basis. Make sure to check out our detailed article on government grants.

Work Training

Another good possibility for unemployed people to get free HGV training is the option of work training. These are the types of training in which a company will employ that person and give him free training before his actual job begins. Therefore, the company provides him complete free HGV training. The person will have to sign an agreement with that company which will bound him to work for that company for a period of a few years after he successfully completes the free of cost HGV training. If a person decides to leave that company before the signed time period ends, he will either have to pay back the cost of free HGV training or he will be legally prevented to work for another company. Therefore, one must keep in mind all terms and conditions while signing a contract with a HGV company to get free HGV training.

The option of work training is not just a wonderful option to get free of cost HGV training in order to earn a living, but it is also a surety for a job once the candidate completes his training. There are many unemployed people who spend months to look for a job, but they end up enrolling in a free HGV training program to end the frustrating and troublesome time period of their life.

Shrops Show Scholarship

The organizer of the Shropshire Truck Show is Independent Events Management (IEM). They offer one scholarship for a lucky person to have HGV Class 2 training; the entire cost of the HGV training is paid by them. IEM decided to start this scholarship program when they thought it is the time to put back into the industry. The HGV Class 2 training is usually 4 to 6 days in length. In some cases, IEM also offers Class 1 training which is 3 to 5 days in length. It is offered depending on the candidate’s experience. The basic criteria for Shrops Show scholarship is:

  • The candidate should be 21 years of age.
  • He should hold a driving license.
  • He should have a good driving record.

The candidate will have to write a CV along with cover letter to IEM describing in detail why he wants to be a HGV driver.

Free training at Mardford Center

Free training is provided at Mardford Centre, Marsh Barton. This training includes two nationally recognized qualifications. In addition to this, one may also select one of the following:

  • Construction health and safety CSCS card
  • First Aid Certificate
  • Fork truck training
  • Driver CPC card (35 hours)
  • £50.00 voucher for clothes, boots, PPE, tools etc

For this training, the candidate must have good English and Maths skills; however, the required level of these skills will be taught during the free training at Mardford Center. It also depends on the candidate that how much he can achieve through hard work and devotion. Therefore, it is better if the candidate shows enthusiasm for free HGV training in his CV and cover letter. Moreover, the assesment will decide what level of training is required to the candidate.

Sector-based Work Academy Programme

Sector-based work academy programme (SWAPs) are a government backed scheme which gives people training and experience working in a specific industry, including the haulage industry. The programme lasts up to six weeks and may even include the examination for a specific license such as the Category C. You will continue to receive your usual benefits whilst taking part in a sector-based work academy programme and at the end you will even get an interview lined up with a prospective employer so it is a great option.

This programme is specifically design for people who are unemployed and claiming benefits. If you are interested in joing a SWAP, speak directly to your local job centre and they will be able to guide you on the specifics.

17 thoughts on “Free Training for Unemployed”

  1. Looking for free HGV training in the Merseyside area

  2. Just out of prison. Looking to get a HGV license. Can you help. My finances are limited.

  3. Made redundant and looking for secure employment, Warrington Cheshire area. Any help appreciated

  4. I’ve recently been layed off and im looking for some funding to do my hgv cours class 1 in or around Newcastle upon Tyne.

  5. Trying to get back into work and looking at getting my class c or c1 licence there’s plenty of work available let but no training cost available for me. I’ve spent a fortune on phone bills calling around for funding even offering to pay part of the coarse in exchange for help to gain these licences

  6. All I got is a provisional driving license.
    Can I still be able to do the training

  7. Dear Sir/Madam.
    I am interested in Van Driver Training Course, got full driving licence.
    At the moment I am unemployed, would be very interested in free training course.
    Live in Bolton Greater Manchester.

    If there’s a course how long will it last.
    Thanks
    Michael.

  8. Im unemployed

  9. I have a full drivers licence that I passed in 1987 i havent had eny points on my licence over the years of being a driver. I spent alot of yrs bringing up a family. But my passion has always been to pass my hgv and get on the road . I love driving and being on the road. I would love to make a living doing what i love best. I am a woman and only 4ft 10 in height and feel that lorry companies, wouldn’t take me seriously. I cant afford to pay for the hgv as this is very expensive. I live in southend on sea erea . I am at the moment waiting to see if i can get some help with getting my cpc as I can drive up to 7.5 toner. I would tho probably need a refresher course . im willing to work on a voluntary basis to gain the driving skills i need. I am currently unemployed. thank you for reading my message.

  10. Dear sir/madam
    I have been made reduntant as a engineer. I am looking to change my career to drving i did pass my test in 1982 and also was a bus driver for a while so iam looking for a course to refresh tge cpc (which i think is the same as psv i may b wrong), i would b greatful for any help u can give . I live in the huddersfield area thankyou

  11. My credit rating wont allow me to fund hgv training are there any companies willing to put me through the training for a guaranteed job at the end

  12. I’m looking to become a lgv driver I’m currently not working I have done my medical and passed my theory test and hazard presentation test and cpc case studes test. I’m low on funding and iv tryed getting loans but no joy. I’m applying for apprenticeships no joy and applying for jobs as a lgv driver but no joy. I have up to June 2021 to pass driving and practical and 35 hours cpc training. Can anyone help

  13. Got my provisional, some previous 7.5 tonne want to get HGV live in Nottingham trunking or European preferred due to spinal injury can’t hand ball loads.

  14. Is there anywhere that does funding or finance for people with bad credit? It’s my passion and dream to drive a hgv and have been wanting to do it for years
    I’m full time employed but on minimum wage sadly and struggling to save up for the hgv course

  15. I’m looking for a free hgv training.can you help me please.

  16. im am looking for free hgv traning as I have just been paid off as a 7.5 driver if anyone can help Glasgow area

  17. I have recently been made redundant due to covid 19,i live in Leeds and I hold a 7.5 tonne licence and have been working on coaches for the last 9 years. i would like to retrain to be an hgv driver, i have both my Digi card and Cpc card, if anyone is offering training i would be most interested.