There are a number of pre-requisites to be achieved before driver training can be carried out at TTS.  Please read the below guidelines before applying to complete a course with us.

What Do I Need to Do Before I Start My LGV Driver Training?

Before you can participate in any LGV driver training with TTS you must first complete the following steps:

1. Medical Test
2. Apply for Provisional Licence
3. Theory Test (Module 1a)
4. Hazard Perception Test (Module 1b)
5. CPC LGV Case Study (Module 2): if you require a CPC card for professional driving and don’t have acquired rights.

What Do I Need to Do Before I Start My PCV Driver Training?

Before you can participate in any PCV driver training with TTS you must first complete the following steps:

1. Medical Test
2. AccessNI Basic Disclosure
3. Apply for Provisional Licence
4. Theory Test (Module 1a)
5. Hazard Perception Test (Module 1b)
6. CPC PCV Case Study (Module 2) – under most circumstances you will need CPC to drive a bus professionally.

Note for D1 Drivers (driving on behalf of a non-commercial body, and only when the minibus is being used for social purposes): Drivers who have been issued with a D1(nfhr) category on their licence may drive a minibus on behalf of a non-commercial body as long as the minibus is being used for social purposes, is being driven on a voluntary basis, is not being used for hire or reward and they receive no payment other than out-of-pocket expenses. There is no requirement to hold a DQC as a volunteer driver for a non-commercial body providing that you have a personal connection to that organisation.

More Guidance on Driver Licensing Requirements for Minibuses is available from NI Direct here.

We understand that the requirements can be confusing, so our experienced team is on hand to answer any questions that you have.  Please contact us on 028 9082 5653 if you need any assistance.  Before calling please be prepared with the following information:

• What stage of the process you are at currently
• Which licence you would like to train for
• Which licence categories you currently have, including the dates you passed your tests (the dates are shown on the back of your licence)