NVQ Level 2 Driving Goods Vehicles

NVQs are practical qualifications which assess and recognise the skills, knowledge and understanding your employees have in a work situation. This NVQ offers your employees the opportunity to demonstrate they have the skills to carry out their role to national standards. It will also broaden their knowledge of the transport and logistics industry.

Having a recognised qualification will help them in their work, and open doors to future career development.

How long will it take?

Seven units must be completed. This can be done over a period of time, which is negotiable with our trainers and assessors.

There are no written exams – our assessors will look at the evidence your employees provide to see whether they meet the requirements. Evidence could include statements from managers or records such as delivery documents.

What does the course cover?

Seven mandatory units must be completed.

Mandatory units

• Monitoring the loading of the vehicle by others.
• Completing pre-driving preparations.
• Maintaining the safety and the security of the load, self and property.
• Maintaining awareness of driving conditions.
• Operating the vehicle systems.
• Driving the vehicle on public roads.
• Driving the vehicle in restricted spaces.

Each unit is broken down into elements, which describe the tasks to be carried out.

For example, Unit 1 (Monitoring the loading of the vehicle by others) contains:

• Element 1.1 Prepare the vehicle for loading.
• Element 1.2 Monitor the loading of the vehicle.

Employer Benefits:

There are many benefits for employers who have fully trained their staff, especially at NVQ level. These include:

• Increased customer satisfaction - "Right first time".
• An increase in workforce morale and motivation.

Our training is:

• Cost-effective - we will manage the project for you.
• Delivered on the job - causing minimal disruption to operations.
• Flexible - we tailor our training to meet your needs.

It also:

• Reduces your insurance premiums.
• Assist with corporate manslaughter legislation.
• Helps to standardise working practices.
• Provides evidence for Investors in People and Quality Standards.
• Offers recognition of your company's staff development plans.

Employee Benefits

As an employee, you will gain many benefits from a NVQ level qualification:

• NVQs accredit your existing skills and knowledge - they reward and recognise your efforts.
• Achieving an NVQ will help improve your self-belief and motivation.
• You will gain a nationally recognised certificate.

Additional information:

Covers vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (light vehicle, van, motor cycle or pedal cycle).