Driving Goods Vehicles (4012)

Last Updated: 20 Aug 2019
These qualifications cover all the essential skills and knowledge needed for a successful career as a courier or delivery driver by using any mode of transport: from cycles and motorbikes to cars, vans and lorries.

This qualification is part of the Driving Goods Vehicles apprenticeship framework.
Anyone working, or looking for work, as a courier or delivery driver.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You can choose the pathway that demonstrates your skills as a courier or delivery driver, including:

  • Cycle (Level 2 only)
  • Motorcycle
  • Van
  • Rigid or articulated lorry.

You will learn at a City & Guilds centre and you must also have access to an appropriate vehicle.

You will be assessed by portfolio of evidence for each unit.

Which level is right for me?

Level 2
You are working as a courier or delivery driver and/or have some relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a role where you've been supervised.

Level 3
Ideal for those with experience in driving duties, making deliveries and collections and looking to progress into supervision, team-leading and management.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to work effectively as a courier, delivery driver, light goods and LGV driver.

Learners could also go on to take these related qualifications:

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Traffic Office (3438)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations (3439).

 

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications you will need suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment.

You will also need suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards including appropriate vehicles.

All learners must be employed in a role which involves specialised plant and machinery operations.

Learners should be aged over 16 and hold an appropriate driving licence.

To find all the resource requirements, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

Level 2

Level 2 will suit you if you are working as a courier or delivery driver or have some relevant knowledge and skills, usually from a role where you've been supervised.

There are four qualifications available at Level 2:

  • Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Motor Cycle/Pedal Cycle) 4012-20
  • Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Van) 4012-21
  • Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Rigid Vehicle) 4012-22
  • Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle) 4012-23.

Each comprises mandatory units appropriate to the relevant mode of transport. For full details, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to work effectively in roles such as; 

  • Courier
  • Delivery/light goods driver
  • LGV driver

Learners could also go on to take these related qualifications:

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Traffic Office (3438)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations (3439) .

 

Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Motor Cycle/Pedal Cycle) (4012-20)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2019

Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Motor Cycle/Pedal Cycle)

  • Accreditation No: 501/1799/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 29 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 149 - 172 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 290 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Van) (4012-21)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2019

Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Van)

  • Accreditation No: 501/1799/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 29 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 149 - 172 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 290 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Rigid Vehicle) (4012-22)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2019

Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Rigid Vehicle)

  • Accreditation No: 501/1799/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 29 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 149 - 172 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 290 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle) (4012-23)
Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2019

Level 2 Certificate in Driving Goods Vehicles (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle)

  • Accreditation No: 501/1799/3 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 29 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 149 - 172 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 290 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/12/2021 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Level 3

Level 3 Transporting Freight by Road qualifications are ideal for those with experience in driving duties, making deliveries and collections and who are looking enhance their professional skills and competence. 

There are three qualifications available at Level 3:

  • Diploma in Transporting Freight by Road (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle) 4012-40
  • Diploma in Transporting Freight by Road (Rigid Vehicle) 4012-41
  • Diploma in Transporting Freight by Road (Van) 4012-42

Level 3 Driving Goods Vehicles qualifications are for those looking to progress further in their professional driving careers into supervision, team-leading and management.

There are three qualifications available at Level 3:

  • Diploma in Driving Goods Vehicles (Articulated or Draw Bar Vehicle) 4012-30
  • Diploma in Driving Goods Vehicles (Rigid Vehicle) 4012-31
  • Diploma in Driving Goods Vehicles (Van) 4012-32

Each comprises mandatory units appropriate to the relevant mode of transport. For full details, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to work effectively in roles such as; 

  • Courier
  • Delivery/light goods driver
  • LGV driver

Learners could also go on to take these related qualifications:

  • City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Traffic Office (3438)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Logistics Operations (3439) 
Level 3 Certificate in Transporting Freight by Road (Articulated and Drawbar) (4012-40)
Last Registration Date: 31 Oct 2017

Level 3 Certificate in Transporting Freight by Road (Articulated and Drawbar)

  • Accreditation No: 600/5766/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 26 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 148 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/10/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Level 3 Certificate in Transporting Freight by Road (Rigid Vehicle) (4012-41)
Last Registration Date: 31 Oct 2017

Level 3 Certificate in Transporting Freight by Road (Rigid Vehicle)

  • Accreditation No: 600/5766/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 26 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 148 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/10/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Level 3 Certificate in Transporting Freight by Road (Van) (4012-42)
Last Registration Date: 31 Oct 2017

Level 3 Certificate in Transporting Freight by Road (Van)

  • Accreditation No: 600/5766/X This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 26 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 148 - 158 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/10/2020 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued

Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to walled-garden.com and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form. 

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