Overview
This course is specifically designed for those people wanting to get a Victorian Light Rigid driver’s licence. Holding an LR licence allows you to drive a rigid vehicle, including bus and truck, that has a gross vehicle mass (GVM) greater than 4.5 tonnes but not more than 8 tonnes or which seats more than 12 people (including the driver). Plenty of driver training time, combined with theoretical and practical learning activities, ensures your best chance of successfully obtaining a light rigid licence.
Learning Outcomes
Road law
Performing cabin checks
Performing pre-drive safety inspections
Starting/Stopping sequence
Reversing and maneuvering
Vehicle positioning
Gears and their uses
System of vehicle control
Compulsory Units
IA211 Light Rigid Licence
Assessment
You will undergo VicRoads-mandated theory, off-road, and on-road practical (driving) assessments.
Licences/Tickets
Light Rigid licence is issued by VicRoads.
Certification
Course certified by VicRoads.
Careers
Light rigid truck driver
Courier driver
Light rigid bus driver
Delivery Methods
- On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
Locations
- Barnawartha North, Vic (Logic campus)
- Shepparton Vic
When You Can Start
Contact our friendly Customer Engagement Team on 1300 698 233 to discuss dates today!
Delivery Schedule
**2020 Dates:**
**Barnawartha North:** 27 Mar, 9 Apr, 24 Apr, 7 May, 21 May or 5 Jun
**Shepparton:** By Appointment
**Time:** 8am-4:30pm
This course is delivered on a 1:1 ratio over 1 day.
Requirements
•Have held an Australian car driver licence for at least 12 months (not including Learner’s Permit).
•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.
Please also note there are NO canteen facilities available at either our Shepparton or Logic Campus. There are vending machines with limited options available at Logic and a take away options located within 5 minutes’ drive, otherwise bring your own food and drink when completing a course at either Campus.
Fees
Fee For Service $1,250.00 (Tuition $1,250.00, 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
Please contact our friendly Customer Engagement team on 1300 698 233 or email info@wodongatafe.edu.au
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.