Driving Goods Vehicles Apprenticeship

The Apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles is suitable for professional LGV drivers and is awarded by Edexcel. To qualify as an Apprentice, Learners must complete 7 NVQ modules at Level 2, achieve 2 Key Skills at Level 1 and complete an element on Employment Rights and Responsibilities.

NVQ Level 2

The DGV Level 2 NVQ consists of seven separate units:

• Monitor the loading and unloading of the vehicle by others
• Complete pre-driving preparations
• Maintain the safety and security of the load, self and property
• Maintain an awareness of driving conditions
• Operate the vehicle systems
• Drive the vehicle on public roads
• Drive the vehicle in restricted spaces

Additional Units

There are 2 additional units that give candidates the opportunity to confirm their competence:

• Unloading the vehicle
• Coupling and uncoupling the vehicle

Key Skills Level 1

Key skills as shown below consist of a portfolio of evidence and an on-line test:

• Application of Number
• Communication

Employment Rights and Responsibilities

This element is delivered through an assessor supported work book.