PART OF HENDERSON GROUP. EST. 1897

MALLUSK, NORTHERN IRELAND. BT36 4RT

For Businesses
For Businesses

Discuss Your Business Training Requirements

We'll assess your needs across all vehicle categories and advise on the right training programme for your business.

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For Individuals
For Individuals

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Not sure which licence is right for you? Our team will help you choose the right training and get started. 

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130+

Years of Heritage

300+

Businesses Trained

NRI

Examination Centre

JAUPT

Accredited Provider
Course Range

Every licence category.
One trusted provider.

Every programme we run is backed by formal accreditation and decades of frontline operational experience. When drivers train with us, employers trust the outcome.

CAT · B+E
TOWING
Car and Trailer

Tow a trailer above 750kg behind your car. Required for caravans, horse boxes and plant.

1–2 DAYS
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Cat · C1
Step up
Medium Van (3.5–7.5t)

Medium-sized vehicles between 3,500kg and 7,500kg. Ideal for delivery and trade.

3–5 days
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Cat · C1+E
Towing
Van and Trailer

Cat C1 with trailers above 750kg, with combined weight up to 12,000kg.

3 days
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Cat · C
Most popular
Rigid Lorry

The standard rigid LGV licence.

5 days
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Cat · C+E
Class 1
Articulated Lorry

Articulated lorries and rigid LGVs with trailers above 750kg. Training delivered at approved vehicle testing centres.

5 days
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Cat · D1
PCV
Minibus

9 to 16 seat minibus training and assessment. Ideal for community and care transport.

3–5 days
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Cat · D
PCV
Bus

Full passenger bus entitlement. PCV training, theory and practical assessment.

5 days
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Cat · FLT
Yard skills
Forklift (Counterbalance & Reach)

Operator training and certification on counterbalance and reach truck forklifts.

1–5 days
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Trusted by
Trusted by
300+ Businesses
For Businesses

Built around

your business.

We understand that running a business means juggling compliance deadlines, driver shortages, and operational pressures — all at once. That's why The Academy designs every corporate training programme around your specific requirements: your vehicles, your drivers, your schedule.

With over 300 Northern Ireland businesses already trusting us, you'll be working with a partner who understands the full picture.

  • Compliance-first design
    Compliance-first design
    Driver DQC, tachograph, operator-licence aligned curriculum.
  • Every vehicle category
    Every vehicle category
    From vans and rigid LGV to articulated, plus forklift and specialist plant.
  • Reduce business risk
    Reduce business risk
    Lower incident rates, fewer claims, healthier insurance renewals.
  • On-site or online
    On-site or online
    Delivered around your shift patterns — no operational downtime.
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For Individuals

The Licence That

Opens Doors.

Start Your Professional Driving Career With The Academy.

A professional driving licence from The Academy is more than a qualification — it's the foundation of a career. The logistics and transport sector across Northern Ireland and beyond is growing fast, and qualified drivers are in demand. With experienced, accredited instructors and a practical, hands-on approach, we give you every advantage when it matters most.

  • In-cab from day one
    In-cab from day one
    Real vehicles, real loads — no excessive simulator time.
  • Flexible course dates
    Flexible course dates
    Weekday and intensive blocks throughout the year.
  • High pass rates
    High pass rates
    Above-average DVA test results, year on year.
  • 1-to-1 instructor support
    1-to-1 instructor support
    Patient, experienced trainers — not a tick-box service.
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Accreditation

The quality
standard
that sets us apart.

The Academy is Northern Ireland's only National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) Examination Centre — meaning our instructor quality is independently verified to the highest professional standard. We are also accredited by JAUPT, NRI and ITSSAR, ensuring every qualification we deliver is recognised, credible, and compliant.

NRI
National Register of Instructors
JAUPT
Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training
ITSSAR
Independent Training Standards Scheme
DVA
Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency
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No obligation. Whether your business is looking to upskill your workforce, our advisors will help you find the right training solution.
Phone
Call Us 028 9034 3334
Email
Email academy@henderson-group.com
Location
Training Centre

Mallusk, County Antrim, BT36 4RT

Clock
Opening Hours

Mon – Fri : 8 to 5pm

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