I have passed my theory and looking forward to start my practical training.
My end goal is getting the C+E eventually but can’t make my mind up to go for it straight or just get the Cat C first. I would book the C+E right after passing the cat C.
I have a cat B licence for 23 years and feel confident on the road. I did multidrop deliveries and taxi work for a short while as well.
Do you think it’s making sense to go for cat C first? It seems that the rigid is a different kind of animal anyway and driving rigid does not help a lot getting used to the artic. Might it be better to have more training hours on the articulated lorry at the first place?
Can you recommend a training company near Salford, Greater Manchester?
If you’re planning on going straight for C+E after C then you might as well do the combined course, that way it’s only one practical test instead of two, therefore reducing the chances of failing.
As for training companies, if you’re familiar with Manchester and would prefer to to training/test round there then I’d recommend Enterprise. Based near the Etihad Stadium and usually doing tests out of Denton. They also have several vehicles so you might be able to get in quicker than with smaller/independent trainers
As a new straight to c+e pass, I am finding a lot of resistance from employers because I don’t have experience.
It will be the same for new class C passes but at least that is a route they are more used to, and they will be risking less.
This govt change might not be the panacea it’s held out to be.
stu675:
As a new straight to c+e pass, I am finding a lot of resistance from employers because I don’t have experience.
It will be the same for new class C passes but at least that is a route they are more used to, and they will be risking less.
This govt change might not be the panacea it’s held out to be.
I’d love to know why employers think you can get experience without working somewhere. I’m not talking legalities like insurance - why can some do it and others not? I’d love to know what the real difference in cost is! I’ll bet it is relatively little.
trevorking1964:
I used Red Rose in Radcliffe.
Top guys.
I second that, I did my class 1 there, go for an assessment and they will tell you how many hours they think you need, I needed 10 hours so got my class 1 for just over £750 a couple years ago.
I have passed my theory and looking forward to start my practical training.
My end goal is getting the C+E eventually but can’t make my mind up to go for it straight or just get the Cat C first. I would book the C+E right after passing the cat C.
I have a cat B licence for 23 years and feel confident on the road. I did multidrop deliveries and taxi work for a short while as well.
Do you think it’s making sense to go for cat C first? It seems that the rigid is a different kind of animal anyway and driving rigid does not help a lot getting used to the artic. Might it be better to have more training hours on the articulated lorry at the first place?
Can you recommend a training company near Salford, Greater Manchester?
I would really appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Sandor
I wouldn’t go for a CAT C, tests are a hit and miss affair and you might fail it !!! Also if an employer wants you to do CAT C work one week in a rigid will give more experience than a week training imho. If an employer won’t give you a job because you have no experience then they wouldn’t either way!
a couple years ago.