D2 provisional licence applications
Support and guidance with the provisional vocational licence application process.
Important service update
An important update to our HGV & PCV driver training services
Following a detailed review, Kent Training has made the difficult decision to stop directly delivering commercial HGV and PCV practical driver training courses from Monday 2 November 2026.
2 NOV
2026
Direct practical HGV and PCV training will cease from this date
Kent Training will also cease operating as a DVSA Customer Site for commercial vehicle practical driving tests.
What is changing?
From Monday 2 November 2026, Kent Training will no longer directly deliver commercial HGV and PCV practical driver training courses.
From this date, we will also cease operating as a DVSA Customer Site for commercial vehicle practical driving tests.
Commercial vehicle testing in Kent
Once our Customer Site closes, the only remaining public DVSA commercial vehicle driving test centre in Kent will be the DVSA’s own centre in Gillingham.
We recognise that this will significantly reduce the availability of local commercial vehicle testing and may result in longer journeys and fewer choices for candidates and training providers throughout the county.
Why have we made this decision?
This decision has not been taken lightly. The cumulative effect of changes to the DVSA commercial driver training and testing system since 2021, together with significantly increased operating costs and changes in market demand, has made our existing direct-delivery model commercially unviable.
We will continue to support HGV and PCV candidates
Kent Training is not withdrawing from the commercial driver training sector entirely. We will continue to provide candidates and employers with a coordinated booking and support service.
D4 medical process
Assistance with the medical requirements needed when applying for a commercial driving licence.
Theory test preparation & booking
Help with theory test preparation, booking support and understanding which tests are required.
Driver CPC training & testing
Kent Training will continue to provide Driver CPC training and associated testing services.
Licence & training route advice
Advice on the most appropriate licence category, qualification and training route for each candidate.
Practical training coordination
Coordination of practical HGV and PCV training through our carefully selected local training partners in Kent.
Kent Training will remain your central point of contact
Practical driver training will be delivered by trusted local partners who share our commitment to professional instruction, high standards and excellent customer service. Kent Training will continue to support candidates throughout the process and act as a central point of contact.
All other Kent Training services continue as usual
This change applies only to the direct delivery of practical HGV and PCV driver training and our operation as a DVSA Customer Site for commercial vehicle driving tests.
All our other vocational training, testing and compliance services will continue as usual, including our forklift, plant, streetworks, ADR, Driver CPC, transport management, recovery, workplace safety and associated training programmes.
We remain fully committed to expanding these services and continuing to develop Kent Training as one of the region’s leading vocational training providers.
A sincere thank you
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to every candidate, employer, instructor, examiner, referral partner and customer who has supported our HGV and PCV driver training operation over the years.
It has been a privilege to help so many people obtain their commercial driving licences, develop new careers and secure employment within the transport industry. We are incredibly proud of what our candidates and training team have achieved.
Although the way we provide HGV and PCV training support is changing, our commitment to helping people gain qualifications, improve their skills and progress into employment remains exactly the same.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
The Kent Training Team
The Vocational Training Academy
Need help with an HGV or PCV training route?
Our team can still support you with licence applications, medicals, theory tests, Driver CPC and arranging practical training through one of our selected local partners.
Speak to Kent Training