LGV Instructor National Register

Registered LGV Instructors demonstrate commitment to high-quality, professional LGV driver training.

Only Instructors that have achieved the sought-after National Register of LGV Instructors qualification can join the register, as this proves they have the training, knowledge, experience and skills to be an effective LGV Instructor.

Many UK businesses look for this qualification when employing Instructors or engaging with training providers.

DVSA

The only DVSA Endorsed
LGV/HGV Instructor Register

Sarah Brown, Manager

Professional development for LGV Instructors

UP-SKILL AND UNLOCK YOUR CAREER POTENTIAL

“We encourage all practicing LGV Instructors to join the register and benefit from this professional qualification. After a short series of examinations over one day, they could successfully join the register, proving their skill and knowledge, giving them the recognition they deserve and opening up career opportunities.” Sarah Brown, NRI Manager.

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JOIN THE LGV INSTRUCTOR REGISTER

To join the National Register of LGV Instructors you need to pass the four-part examination at an approved exam centre. There are two ways of doing this:

DIRECT ENTRY BY EXAMINATION OR EXCEPTION

An experienced LGV Instructor can join the NRI directly by taking the four-part examination detailed below. You will need to select a NRI approved examination centre local to you to take your examination. They can be found here.  In addition to the examination fee, you will need to pay the examination centre fee*. This will vary from centre to centre.

Those with an MoD Defence Licence Acquisition Instructor (DLAI) qualification (or other) may be eligible to join without examination (see FAQ below).

*some examination centres may charge an administration fee for examinations. The fee shown is the NRI charge to the exam centre for a four-part examination for one person.

ENTRY BY TRAINING AND EXAMINATION

Even if you are a very experienced LGV Instructor, you may find training helpful as preparation for the four-part examination process, especially if you haven’t been examined or assessed recently.

There is no scheme governing this training or the content, so it is important you ask your chosen training provider about their pass rates, standards, and processes. You can choose a training provider who is also an NRI approved examination centre as this may be more convenient for you but is not a requirement.

COSTS

The fees shown below are the NRI charge to the exam centre for a 4-part examination for one person. Exam centres may charge an administration fee.

NRI (5 YEAR REGISTRATION)

FEES

Examination (1 candidate) 

£515.00 + VAT 

Examination (2 candidates) 

£970.00 + VAT 

Online Theory Re-Examination 

£77.00 + VAT 

Online Theory Re-Examination 

£120.00 + VAT 

ABOUT THE EXAMINATION

For each part of the examination there is guidance material, marking details, or example role-play scenarios available. We recommend you read this information before deciding whether you will need training before taking the examination.

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PART ONE – THEORY TEST

90-minute test with 100 multiple choice questions covering instructional techniques, legislation, The Highway Code, and safe driving and testing. The overall pass mark is 85% and you also need to achieve a minimum of 80% in each of the four subject areas.

Download our theory test preparation guidance now.

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PART THREE – IN-CAB TRAINING

A 60-minute role play in-cab training test. Your examination scenario is sent to your chosen examination centre three working days before your examination to allow you time to prepare. This test has three parts as follows:

  • 20 minutes – Deliver training for a new skill – 33/47 pass mark
  • 20 minutes – Remedial Training for a candidate suffering skill fade – 27/39 pass mark
  • 20 minutes – Demonstration drive & commentary (post-test failure) – 51/73 pass mark

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PART TWO – PRACTICAL DRIVING ABILITY

A minimum one-hour drive. You cannot incur any more than six driving faults and you must not incur any serious or dangerous faults. You will be asked to do one of two off road exercises (chosen on the day by the examiner).

Download our practical driving ability marking sheet now.

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PART FOUR – CLASSROOM TRAINING

A 30-minute role play classroom training test. Your examination scenario is sent to your chosen examination centre three working days before your examination to allow you time to prepare. The pass mark is 84/120.

Upon successful completion of the examination, you will finalise your enrolment on the Register by filling out a registration form and agreeing the terms and conditions, before submitting for approval.

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ABOUT THE REGISTER

The National Register of Instructors (NRI) is the only Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) endorsed Instructor register developed by the industry for the industry. There are currently 560 Instructors and Assessors on the National Register.

The not-for-profit Register is operated by RTITB and supported by Logistics UK and the Road Haulage Association (RHA). All of whom sit on the governance committee and oversee the standards and future development of the Register. The NRI also issues AFV training certification to drivers, as well as supporting those delivering training and/or assessment to Category B+E licence holders.

The objective of the register is to agree and maintain a set of standards for the skills and underpinning knowledge required to be an effective LGV instructor. The register helps to improve the standard of LGV instruction available with the aim to increase the number of registered LGV instructors.

Benefits of transferring onto the National Register of Instructors

  1. You can display the National Register Instructor logo on your business website and other marketing materials
  2. You can prove to customers and potential customers that you hold a highly sought-after, professional qualification
  3. You can demonstrate that you are committed to high quality, professional LGV driver training
  4. You have access to free technical advice and guidance
  5. You will receive discounts on products and services from NRI partner organisations
  6. You receive an ID card to evidence your success
  7. You receive regular industry and legislative updates by email
  8. You receive an NRI pen and window sticker