Would you like to drive a bus or coach professionally? You may have heard that you need to obtain a specific licence in order to carry passengers commercially and you’re wondering where to start. You probably have lots of questions including: What are the PCV licence requirements? Are there any PCV licence medical requirements? How […]

As much as we hate to admit it, money plays a significant role in just about everything we do in life. It costs money to eat. It costs money to pay housing expenses, drive a car, and participate in some of the leisure activities you most love. It also costs money to undergo the training […]

If you had to choose a single word or phrase to describe the preparations necessary to embark on a career, what would you choose? At the HGV Training Centre, we like to compare what we do for students to a road that must be travelled to reach a given destination. The destination for our students […]

Driving a bus or coach professionally requires the possession of valid Category D driving licence. This licence is similar to the Category C+E licence in some regards but quite different in others. The good news is that you can train to take your Category D test through the HGVT Training Centre. Our training programme encompasses […]

The first test a bus or coach driver trainee will take is the PCV theory test. New drivers need to pass this test before they can begin the practical skills training that will prepare them for the final two tests of the four-test CPC regimen. It is by no means a university level final exam, […]

Every day in the UK a fleet of minibuses takes to the roads to transport passengers to medical appointments, on sightseeing trips, and to take care of routine errands such as shopping. Minibus drivers provide a valuable service by safely carrying their passengers to and from wherever they happen to be going. Doing so professionally […]

We have long maintained that passing your PCV licence tests is not necessarily a complicated task if you have a mind to learn and the physical and mental skill to drive professionally. However, there are certain qualities and training characteristics that make it easier to pass the tests the first time. Those are the things […]

Thinking of making a living out of driving a bus, coach, or minibus? To do it legally in the UK, you’ll need a PSV licence. It’s not as complicated as it sounds. Let’s break it down what a PSV licence is, how to get one, and what it costs. You’ve probably heard the term “PSV […]

Remember that man or woman who drove the coach you and your friends took on your trip north last year? It turns out your driver was a highly trained professional who underwent intensive training in order to earn a Category D driving licence. Perhaps that person even received his or her coach driver training at […]

Are you a young person looking to embark on a lifelong career? Maybe you are an older person who has found yourself in the position of having to start over as a result of redundancy. Or maybe you are someone who is just tired of your current career path and looking for something new. In […]