Overview
- This course is specifically designed for those people wanting to get a Victorian 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.
Learning Outcomes
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
Compulsory Units
IA212 Heavy Combination Licence
Assessment
You will undergo VicRoads-mandated theory, off-road, and on-road practical (driving) assessments.
Licences/Tickets
Heavy Combination licence is issued by VicRoads.
Certification
Course certified by VicRoads.
Careers
Truck driver
Transport operator
Bus driver
Coach driver
Transport coordinator
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
- Workplace – Some/all teaching and assessment will be conducted at your workplace
Locations
- Barnawartha North VIC
- Shepparton VIC
When You Can Start
Contact our friendly Customer Engagement Team on 1300 698 233 to discuss dates today!
Delivery Schedule
**Barnawartha North 2019 Dates:**12-14 Aug, 26-27 Aug, 11-13 Sept, 2-4 Oct, 16-18 Oct
**Shepparton 2019 Dates:** TBC
This course is delivered on a 2:1 ratio 2.5 days. If the course is not filled the course length may be reduced. 1 Student 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 (Kerrin Houldcroft) for further information about eligibility.
Fees
Fee For Service $1,580.00 (Tuition $1,580.00, Materials $0.00)
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.
How to apply
Contact our friendly Customer Engagement Team on 1300 698 233 to discuss dates today!
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.