Heavy Combination Licence

Overview

• This course is specifically designed for those people wanting to get a Heavy Combination driver's licence. Holding a HC licence allows you to drive: (a) A prime mover to which a single semi-trailer that has a GVM more than 9 tonnes plus any unladen converter dolly; or (b) A rigid motor vehicle to which is attached a trailer that has a GVM more than 9 tonnes plus any unladen converter dolly.
• Plenty of driver training time, combined with theoretical and practical learning activities, ensures your best chance of successfully obtaining a heavy combination licence.

Where and When

Select a location to view course offerings and apply.

Duration

1.5 Days

Requirements

• Have held an Australian car driver licence for at least 24 months, and an Australian driver licence to drive a Medium Rigid vehicle or a Heavy Rigid vehicle for a period of at least 12 months.
• Provide primary proof of identification prior to course commencement.
• Meet VicRoads' eligibility, medical and eyesight requirements.
• If a NSW Licence Holder, applicant must complete RMS Knowledge Test (and follow RMS medical eligibility processes) before commencing the course - booking to be made through Roads and Maritime Services.
• Be able to drive a car with a manual transmission.
• Purchase (or download) and read the VicRoads 'Bus and Truck Drivers' handbook. Copies can be purchased from VicRoads or any good Newsagency. Download from VicRoads website.
• Overseas licence holders - contact the Department's VicRoads Admin Officer for further information about eligibility.

Please also note there are NO canteen facilities available at our Shepparton or Logic Campus. There are vending machines with limited options available at Logic and take away options located within a 5 minutes' drive of the campus, otherwise bring your own food and drink when completing a course at either Campus.

Assessment

You will undergo VicRoads-mandated theory, off-road, and on-road practical (driving) assessments.

Other Information

Retesting: Full Fee $390. This cost is the enrolment fee for each attempt of the licence retest. For every hour of training an additional cost of $195 is charged and added onto the enrolment fee as an ancillary fee.

Skills Developed

Road law Performing cabin checks Performing pre-drive safety inspections Starting/Stopping sequence Turning and handling Reversing and maneuvering Vehicle positioning Gears and their uses System of vehicle control City and highway driving Load security Navigation Work diary

Certification

Course certified by VicRoads.

Compulsory Units

Fees

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Please see below: Fees include training, assessment and materials only. They do not include VicRoads heavy vehicle handbook or retesting fees if applicable. Please note fees are an estimate and can only be confirmed upon enrolment.

Careers

Truck driver Transport operator Bus driver Coach driver Transport coordinator