HGV c is a class 2 licence (formerly class 3). over 7.5 ton. the licence you are referring to is a C1
while you are correct in this case Patch, i have missed the bigger point which is the fact that this scheme is not specific to this particular group
it is government funded and it involves 'skills for logistics' and clearstone training. there may be others that i am not currently aware of.
the facts:
women only
they must be employed within the trainsport industry
not only do they get their class 2 licence but they get an NVQ out of it too
the issue:
as said, it is blatant sexual discrimination (positive discrimination as i have been informed) funded by the government and associated with a select few training providers
to me it has political stunt written all over it but if comments are to be believed, it will backfire. the female truckers or non truckers who have commented find it patronising and offensive. they will confirm that i have no problem with a women driving a truck but i do have a problem with funding their training when a man in the same situation has no help available.
on the bright side, no one is above the law
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