Government funded HGV driver training for businesses
Courses available in select regions
What are local HGV Skills Bootcamps?
Local Skills Bootcamps are government-funded training programmes that equip people with the skills and qualifications needed for vital roles in the logistics and construction industries. Unlike the previous national Skills Bootcamp, these programmes are commissioned locally by individual city and county councils, ensuring they address the specific needs of each region. There are also more courses on offer, for example, at Insite, we’re currently partnered with a number of local councils to deliver: HGV, forklift, and PCV training courses.
The Skills Bootcamps provide a fast-track route into the industry, often at little or no cost to employers or learners. Their aim is to tackle regional skills shortages by upskilling existing staff or training new recruits to step into critical roles. Training typically covers everything from theory tests to hands-on driver training, with participants earning their HGV or other license upon completion.
Who are the local Skills Bootcamps for?
Local HGV Skills Bootcamps are designed for employers who need to fill critical driving roles quickly and cost-effectively.
Whether you’re looking to upskill existing staff or bring in and train new recruits, these programmes provide a ready-made solution, often at little or no cost to your business.
Commissioned locally to address specific regional shortages, they ensure your workforce gains the skills, qualifications, and licences needed to keep your operations moving.
If you’re an individual looking to train via the HGV Skills Bootcamp’s, please note that this scheme is currently full. Please submit your details, and we’ll notify you about our future availability.
For Individuals
For businesses seeking to upskill employees through the HGV Skills Bootcamp, please get in touch. We offer up to 100% funding depending on the size and location of your company.
For Business
If you’re an individual looking to train via the HGV Bootcamp’s, Please note that this scheme is currently full. Please submit your details, and we’ll notify you about our future availability.
For Individuals
For businesses seeking to upskill employees through the HGV Skills Bootcamp, please get in touch. We offer up to 100% funding depending on the size of the company.
For Business
Funding areas
We currently have the following funding available:
Norfolk / Suffolk
- CAT C
Hull & East Yorkshire
- CAT C
- Cat C+E
West of England
- CAT C
- Cat C+E
- CAT D
Leicester & Leicestershire
- CAT C
- Cat C+E
West Sussex
- CAT C
Somerset
- CAT C
Devon
- CAT C+E
Is Insite the right training provider for you?
Here’s how to know if Insite is the right partner for your business:
- You need to upskill existing staff or recruit and train new HGV, forklift or construction and plant drivers quickly.
- You value end-to-end training and programme management, from theory tests to practical driver training – all managed for you.
- You want to take advantage of local government funding to reduce training costs.
- You want guaranteed, high-quality instruction that meets industry and compliance standards.
- You require a training partner with proven experience delivering HGV Skills Bootcamps across multiple regions.
- You need a provider who can tailor training to your business needs and operational timelines.
Learner Eligibility
For your employees to enroll in the Skills Bootcamp and complete a professional driver qualification, they must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a valid UK car licence
- Be employed by your company
Frequently asked questions
Is HGV Skills Bootcamp free?
The HGV Skills Bootcamps offer businesses up to 90% off the cost of HGV driver training.
If your business has less than 250 employees you can access funding of 90%, meaning you just have to pay the remaining 10% of the total cost.
If your a bigger business and have more than 250 employees, you can get funding of 70%, leaving you left to only pay 30% of the total training cost.
What happens during the HGV Skills Bootcamp?
The HGV Skills Bootcamp training programme covers everything from the medical and driving theory to practical training and testing. It’s a minimum 16-week training programme that takes an employee with no HGV driving experience to a competent and safe HGV driver.
Will companies pay for HGV training?
If a company is upskilling an employee they will have to contribute either 10% (SME) or 30% (Enterprise) of the training cost depending on the size of the company.
If a company has agreed to recruit an individual after they have completed their HGV training course, neither the individual or the company need to pay for training. It is fully subsidised.
How long are HGV Skills Bootcamp?
The course is a minimum 16-week training programme, starting with a medical test and progressing through to practical training and testing.