The government has announced a new driving scheme will be introduced for all LGV drivers of vehicles over 3 tonnes effective 10th September 2009. All those drivers that fall into the category are required to attend 35 hours of training during a 5 year period and the course may be taken as a block week of five consecutive days or as a one day course per year. Initial cost for the course seem to vary nationally with an average around £100 per day and this would include the £8.75 per day upload to the national database. The links below show the qualification developments that have now been accredited by Ofqual: 1. Carry and Deliver Goods L2 NVQ: New qualification has been accredited with a start date of 01/09/09. QCA qualification ref: 500/6833/7. Award Code: QUA794. Available to view on NDAQ: //www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/qualification/50068325.seo.aspx