Cat C1 + E Licence

Drivers who have an existing Category C1 license can progress onto training for C1+E immediately, however those coming from a car license will need to undertake Category C1 training first. C1+E vehicles will weigh somewhere between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, with a trailer weight of over 750kgs. The whole weight of the vehicle and its trailer must not be more than 12 tonnes, and the weight of the fully loaded trailer can’t be more than the unladen weight of the towing vehicle (or ‘tractor unit’).

We usually find that the majority of C1+E drivers already have a C1 licence and are already in employment, and the requirements of the business have changed. For example, we have dealt with several removals firms who already had a fleet of C1 vehicles and realised that the most cost-effective way to increase their payload capacity was to invest in trailers for their existing vehicles. Likewise we also recently handled a large contract for a utilities company who needed their Engineers to be able tow large reels of telecoms cabling.

There are other recreational uses for C1+E licences, for example those with large caravan combinations, or those who need to be able to tow a boat or a trailer of motorbikes. We also hear from a lot of tradesmen, for example tree surgeons or landscape gardeners who may need to move bulky machinery, as well as horsebox drivers whose weight requirements mean they need the extra towing capacity of this higher-level licence.

Whatever your reasons for needing a C1+E licence, our Training Advisers and Instructors are experts at tailoring the course to suit you. Your Personal Training Adviser will discuss with you what sort of recruitment support you’ll need once you’ve passed, and your Instructor will discuss your reasons for undertaking the course end ensure that the training week meets your requirements.

Your training to drive a C1+E vehicle will take four days, and you can get this done at any of our 90+  fully accredited Training Schools throughout the UK.

Easy As HGV’s experienced Training Team will make all your bookings for you, guide you through each step of the license acquisition process, and ensure that gaining your C1+E license is as Easy As 1,2,3!

We’re so well known in the Industry for delivering great HGV training that produces the safe and effective HGV Drivers that Employers are looking for. Our Recruitment Team are on hand to provide a full service to help you get into your first job, including;

• Weekly recruitment updates to your inbox
• Job Search help
• CV rewriting service
• We write your covering letter for you

Our fully managed service is more cost effective than you might think. We pride ourselves on providing great quality training at a price that won’t break the bank. Plus, with 90+ schools all over the UK, your local HGV training school won’t be far away.

For our C1+E course prices and to find out more about improving your earning potential, please call our Training Team on 0808 599 1597.