Best HGV Training in Farnborough (Direct-Access C+E, Cat C, C1, D1/D1+E & CPC)

If you’re based in Farnborough, Aldershot, Fleet, Camberley, Frimley, Yateley or nearby and want a calm, professional route to your HGV or minibus licence, GS Driver Training is a great fit. We teach on modern vehicles, follow real test routes, and manage the whole journey—medical, DVLA provisional upgrades, theory prep, Module 3a reverse & couple/uncouple, Module 3b on-road, Initial & Periodic CPC—so you can focus on building the consistent habits that examiners and employers value.

Train at: GS Driver Training, Dunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB

Call: 01252 447808

Email: sales@gsdrivertraining.com

Web: gsdrivertraining.com

Why Farnborough learners choose GS Driver Training

Go straight to Class 1 (C+E). You no longer need to pass Cat C first. Our fast-track direct-access C+E puts you in an artic from day one, saves re-training time, and builds trailer skills earlier.
Course hours that fit your experience. For C+E we offer 24, 28, 32, 36, and 40-hour options. We’ll recommend the shortest plan that still gets you comfortably test-ready—no padding.
Test-ready, job-ready coaching. We embed the habits examiners reward: mirror rhythm, lane discipline, speed/space planning, clean couple/uncouple, safe load awareness, and confident, timely decisions.
Everything under one roof. D4 medicals, DVLA forms, targeted theory support, 3a/3b tests, Initial CPC (Modules 2 & 4) and 35-hour Periodic CPC—sequenced sensibly so you keep momentum.
Schedules that fit real life. Evenings, weekends, or intensives—ideal if you’re commuting from Farnborough, Aldershot, Fleet, Hook, Camberley, Frimley, Blackwater or Farnham.
Modern training fleet. Smooth gearboxes and predictable braking help you lock in safe technique and deliver a tidy, composed drive on test day.

HGV Training in Farnborough Courses we run (and how we teach them)

Category C+E (Class 1 — Articulated) Direct Access

Best for: RDC trunking, supermarket networks, port work, linehaul. Built in:

Module 3a (off-road): reference-point reverse plus a clean, consistent couple/uncouple routine.
Module 3b (on-road): anticipation, lane choice, spacing, rural & dual-carriageway polish, and composed hazard response.
Professional finish: defect control, load awareness, paperwork routine, and a repeatable test-day plan. Pick your hours: 24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40 — we’ll steer you to the right block.

Category C (Class 2 — Rigid)

Best for: supermarket delivery, construction, pallet networks, council fleets. Focus: roundabout strategy, urban hazard planning, lane discipline, stress-free manoeuvres, and dual-carriageway confidence.

Category C1 (3.5–7.5t)

Best for: ambulance/blue-light pathways, utilities, removals, horseboxes. Focus: daily defect checks, tight-space control, smooth braking, safe loading, confident town/rural driving.

D1 (Minibus, 9–16 seats)

Best for: schools, care providers, charities, community transport. Focus: passenger safety and accessibility, low-speed finesse, route planning, driver conduct, and compliance.

D1+E (Minibus + trailer)

Hour options: 8, 12, or 16 (based on experience).You’ll master: legal limits, nose-weight and balance, trailer checks, coupling/uncoupling, bay reverse, and “train-length” awareness on the road.

Driver CPC (Initial & Periodic)

Initial CPC: Module 2 Case Studies + Module 4 Practical Demonstration (load security, vulnerable road users, security, emergencies, documentation).
Periodic CPC: 35 hours every five years. Popular modules include drivers’ hours & WTD, city restrictions & low bridges, safe loading, fuel-efficient driving, road risk, and driver wellbeing.

Note: If you’ll drive for hire or reward, CPC is required. Not driving commercially? You might not need CPC—ask and we’ll confirm based on your plans.

Fast-Track to Class 1 (C+E) from Farnborough

Many learners across North-East Hampshire choose direct-access C+E because it’s efficient and aligned to local work (M3 corridor logistics, supermarket RDCs, trunking):

You skip the interim Cat C test.
You build artic & trailer skills earlier.
You train directly for the roles local fleets hire for.

Pick 24 / 28 / 32 / 36 or 40 hours to match your experience, confidence, and preferred pace. We keep training efficient and laser-focused on your test.

Your step-by-step path to a pass

Plan & paperworkTell us your target licence and timeframe. We’ll book the D4 medical, handle provisional upgrades, and build a schedule that fits work and family.
Theory—done rightUse focused materials and realistic mocks for multiple-choice and hazard perception. We highlight common traps so you don’t fall into them.
Off-road pad (Module 3a)Learn a repeatable reverse with friendly reference points. Practise couple/uncouple until it’s muscle memory—clean, safe, consistent.
On-road polish (Module 3b)We refine a professional drive: mirror timing, positioning, planning, and measured decisions through town, rural routes, and dual carriageways.
Test week—streamlinedWe line up 3a, 3b, and CPC (if needed) to keep momentum. Expect a structured warm-up and a calm, predictable routine for nerves.
Pass & progressWe’ll guide your next steps—CPC completion, employer expectations, and quick routes into work.

Skills that pass tests and impress employers

Observation & anticipation you can sustain under pressure
Speed & space management that avoids last-second scrambles
Positioning discipline in busy towns and on fast roads
Load awareness & stability to protect cargo and your record
Defect checks & reporting so vehicles stay legal and safe
Clear communication with banksmen, yards, customers, and the public

These habits reduce test faults and keep you safer—and more efficient—on the job.

Getting to us from Farnborough

By car (typically ~50–70 mins, traffic-dependent)

From Farnborough, join the A331 south to the A31 (Hogs Back) toward Guildford.
Skirt Guildford and take the A281 toward Cranleigh/Horsham.
Turn onto Stovolds Hill for Dunsfold Aerodrome (GU6 8TB).
Free on-site parking; we’ll share a pin-drop when you book.

By train + taxi (often the easiest public-transport combo)

Travel Farnborough Main → Guildford (South Western Railway, ~25–30 mins direct at peak times).
From Guildford station, a taxi to Dunsfold Aerodrome takes ~20–25 minutes.

Bus Route

Regular services run into Guildford and Cranleigh from surrounding towns (timetables vary on weekends).
From Cranleigh village, a short taxi completes the trip.

HGV Training in Farnborough FAQs

Do I need Cat C before C+E? No—you can go straight to C+E. Choose 24/28/32/36/40 hours to match your starting point.

How long will it all take? That depends on licence path, schedule, and test availability. We offer evenings, weekends, and intensives to keep things moving.

Is Driver CPC mandatory? If you’ll drive for hire or reward, yes: Initial CPC then 35 hours every five years. Not commercial? You may not need CPC—ask us.

Can you help with theory? Absolutely—structured study plans, mock tests, and instructor tips for a first-time pass.

Reversing worries me—can you fix that? Yes. We teach a clear, reference-point method on the 3a pad. Most learners relax after a few drills.

Do you run D1+E? Yes—8, 12, and 16-hour options. We’ll recommend the right one after a quick chat.

Do you offer flexible payments? Ask our team about current payment options.

Book your HGV training from Farnborough today

Whether you need C1, Cat C, direct-access C+E (24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40 hrs), D1, D1+E (8/12/16 hrs) or Driver CPC, we’ll build a plan that fits your life and gets you test-ready with confidence.

GS Driver TrainingDunsfold Aerodrome, Stovolds Hill, Cranleigh, GU6 8TB

Call 01252 447808

Email: sales@gsdrivertraining.com

Most-booked by Farnborough learners:

Direct-Access C+E — 24 / 28 / 32 / 36 / 40 hours
Cat C (Class 2) — Rigid HGV
Cat C1 — 3.5–7.5t (incl. ambulance)
D1 (Minibus) & D1+E — 8 / 12 / 16 hours
Driver CPC — Initial & 35-hour Periodic

Train smart. Pass first time. Drive a better future.