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HGV mechanic course
Try the job before you commit: the workshop, air brakes, diagnostics, safety and the routes in, explained by people who do the work.
- 13 five-minute lessons
- 3 levels
- 13-page PDF guide
- English & French
- Certificate of completion
Why an HGV mechanic stays essential in the age of AI
- A broken-down lorry is fixed hands-on, in the workshop or at the roadside.
- The diagnostic tool gives a lead, but someone has to test, strip and feel for play.
- Signing off a 40-tonne lorry as safe to drive takes a responsible human.
Is it for you? Five signs
- You like knowing how things work.
- You don't mind getting your hands dirty.
- You stay calm when people push you.
- You would rather move than sit still.
- You like seeing a lorry drive away fixed.
Not sure yet? That's what the €6.90 guide is for. Refund within 14 days if it isn't you.
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What you'll be able to do
- Understand how a lorry is built
- Work safely in the workshop
- Carry out preventive maintenance
- Check an air braking system
- Read and use a fault code
- Choose your training and workshop
The programme
Level 1 – Beginner
- D1Role, workshops and routes in
- D2The main assemblies of an HGV
- D3Lifting, wheels and compressed air
- D4Services, oil changes and greasing
Level 2 – Intermediate
- I1Air system and checks
- I2Diagnostic tool, codes, networks
- I3Engine, turbo, DPF and AdBlue
- I4Wheels, suspension, fifth wheel
Level 3 – Expert
- E1Annual test and regulated kit
- E2Electric, hybrid and gas HGVs
- E3Working at the roadside
- E4Complex diagnostics and method
- E5Quotes, planning and mentoring
The full guide: 6 chapters
- The fundamentals of the job
- Diagnosing a fault
- Facts & figures
- The toolbox
- Case study: Montbeugny
- The HGV mechanic's glossary
Prices
The whole job in 13 pages, PDF, English or French.
13 five-minute lessons, quizzes and 3 certificates, English or French.
Path + full guide, English and French editions included.
1-hour interactive course with final exam and a certificate in your name.
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in the HGV mechanic course?
A 13-page PDF guide that covers the whole job, and a 3-level path of 13 five-minute lessons (beginner, intermediate, expert), each with a quick quiz, plus a certificate of completion per level.
Will AI replace an HGV mechanic?
A broken-down lorry is fixed hands-on, in the workshop or at the roadside. The diagnostic tool gives a lead, but someone has to test, strip and feel for play. Signing off a 40-tonne lorry as safe to drive takes a responsible human.
Is the course available in English and French?
Yes. You choose English or French at checkout; the Complete Pack includes both languages.
How do I receive the course?
Immediately after payment you receive a download link by email, with your invoice. The files are A4 PDFs you can read on any device or print.
Is the certificate an official qualification?
No. G-Learn certificates confirm you completed the course. They are not a state diploma or a licence to practise.
Can I get a refund?
Yes: if the course is not what you expected, ask within 14 days of purchase for a full refund. Prices start at €6.90.