PART OF HENDERSON GROUP. EST. 1897

MALLUSK, NORTHERN IRELAND. BT36 4RT

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C+E

Articulated Lorry Training

5 days

Typical course length

97%

First-time pass rate

NRI

Examination centre
Training Overview

What is the Category C+E Licence?

A Category C+E licence — also known as the Class 1 LGV licence — allows the holder to drive articulated lorries and combination vehicles where the trailer exceeds 750kg and the combined gross vehicle weight exceeds 3,500kg. It is the top-tier professional driving qualification and is required for most long-haul and heavy haulage roles across the UK and Ireland.

To apply for a Category C+E licence you must already hold a full Category C (rigid lorry) licence. If you do not yet hold a Category C licence, The Academy can support you with that first — speak to our team about the right pathway for you.

Note
  • All Category C+E practical training is delivered at approved DVA vehicle testing centres in Northern Ireland — not at The Academy's Mallusk site.
Step 01
Medical
Medical

DVA driver medical assessment booking and guidance.

Step 02
Provisional
Provisional

Provisional Cat C+E licence application and processing.

Step 03
Theory
Theory

Theory test, hazard perception and DQC prep.

Step 04
Practical
Practical

In-cab tuition, mock tests and practical driving test.

For Businesses Training
Trusted by
300+ Businesses

Cat C+E training across rigid lorry operators

NRI
NI's only Examination Centre
For Businesses

The Highest Standard of LGV Driver Training for Your Artic Business.

For logistics, haulage, and distribution businesses that operate articulated vehicles, having fully qualified C+E drivers is both a legal requirement and a commercial necessity. The Academy provides corporate C+E training for businesses across Northern Ireland, managing the full process and ensuring every driver is trained to the standard your operation, your insurers, and the DVA require.

As Northern Ireland's only National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) Examination Centre, our quality credentials are independently verified — giving your business the compliance assurance it needs when it comes to duty of care, insurance requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Talk to Us About Corporate C+E Training

Call 028 9034 3334 or submit an enquiry. We'll design the right solution for your artic business.

For Individuals

The Licence That Puts You at the Top of Your Profession.

The Category C+E licence is the qualification serious professional drivers work towards — and with The Academy, you'll be in the best possible hands to achieve it. Whether you already hold a Category C licence and are looking to progress, or you're planning your full LGV pathway from the start, our instructors will support you every step of the way.

The logistics and transport sector across Northern Ireland and beyond is growing — and Class 1 LGV drivers are among the most in-demand professionals in the industry. Qualifying with The Academy means learning from Northern Ireland's most experienced and accredited LGV instructors, with a practical, hands-on approach that gives you the best possible chance of passing first time.

Take the Next Step — Enquire About C+E Training

Call 028 9034 3334 or get in touch online. Your artic licence is closer than you think.

For Individuals Training
In-demand career
Logistics & transport growing fast in NI
Accreditation

Northern Ireland's
only NRI Examination Centre.

When you train with The Academy for your C+E licence, you benefit from our unique status as Northern Ireland's only National Register of LGV Instructors (NRI) Examination Centre. Our instructors are independently examined — so the quality of your training is verified by an external standard that no other provider in Northern Ireland can offer.

We are also accredited by JAUPT and ITSSAR, ensuring every qualification we deliver is recognised by employers, insurers, and the DVA.

NRI
National Register of Instructors
JAUPT
Joint Approvals Unit for Periodic Training
ITSSAR
Independent Training Standards Scheme
DVA
Driver & Vehicle Agency
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Phone
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Email
Email academy@henderson-group.com
Location
Training Centre

Mallusk, County Antrim, BT36 4RT

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Mon – Fri : 8 to 5pm

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