A woman sitting in the drivers seat of a truck.

Professional driver – freight transport

Do you enjoy working with heavy vehicles and want an independent job on the road? This programme gives you the skills needed to work as a professional driver and operate heavy vehicles safely.

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About the programme

As a professional driver, you work largely independently on the road. At the same time, customer service is an important part of the job, and you meet customers in situations such as loading and unloading goods.

To work as a professional driver, you need to be service-oriented and have the skills required to operate a heavy vehicle safely.

Key facts

Study format: On-site
Study pace: Full-time, 40 weeks
Level: Upper secondary
Credits: 800
Language of instruction: Swedish
Location: Luleå

Application

The programme starts on:

14 September

  • First admission round: application deadline 21 June
  • Second admission round: application deadline 16 August

16 November

  • Application deadline 4 October

Cost

The programme is free of charge and qualifies for Swedish student finance through CSN.

Entry requirements

To apply, you need to have completed compulsory school or have equivalent knowledge. You also need to hold a category B driving licence.

Under the rules of the Swedish Transport Agency, you must be at least 21 years old when the programme starts.

After the programme

You can work in roles such as:

  • truck-mounted crane driver
  • part-time firefighter
  • vehicle recovery driver
  • category C distribution driver
  • delivery driver.

Further studies

You can continue your studies in areas such as:

  • vehicle technology
  • vehicle inspection
  • automotive electrical systems.

Good to know

You pay the fees charged by the Swedish Transport Agency for your learner's permit, driving tests, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and driving licence. You also pay for course materials, the required medical certificate and any protective equipment.

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Contact

Education administration

E-mail: larcentrum@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 627 52