Funding
Funding for HGV and plant training
Funding schemes can cover some or all of your course. Eligibility depends on where you live and your circumstances, so ask us and we’ll check before you commit.
Schemes
What you might be eligible for
Which scheme applies depends mostly on where you live. Not sure? Tell us your postcode and the course you want and we’ll work it out with you.
- Scottish fundingIncluding SDS Individual Training Accounts
- No One Left BehindEmployability support through your local council
- English fundingSchemes for trainees living in England
How it works
We check before you book
Tell us about you
Where you live, your circumstances and what you want to drive or operate.
We check eligibility
We look at which schemes apply and what they could cover.
Book with no surprises
You know what is funded and what isn’t before you commit.
Questions
Booking and funding questions
How long has Nithcree been training drivers?
Since 2001. Nithcree grew out of a family haulage business and opened its Dumfries training centre that year. We opened in Perth in 2021 and became a registered NPORS plant training centre in 2024. Read our 25-year story.
What is your pass rate?
90% of candidates who train with Nithcree pass. Our instructors have more than 300 years of industry experience between them, and two are DVSA reverse examiners. See how we do it.
Can I get funding for my training?
Possibly. Scottish funding, No One Left Behind employability support and English schemes can cover some or all of a course, depending on where you live and your circumstances. See funding options or ask us to check before you book.
Where are your courses held?
Every course runs at our Dumfries centre in Heathhall. LGV and B+E courses also run at our Perth centre.
Do you train staff for employers?
Yes. We train individuals and whole teams, from complete beginners to experienced staff who need refreshers, Driver CPC hours or an NPORS experienced worker test. Call us to plan training around your work.
How do I book?
Call 01387 256528 or send an enquiry. Tell us what you want to drive or operate and your experience, and we will recommend the right course and check funding before you commit.
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What our accreditations mean
SDSSkills Development Scotland
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