Have a valid Victorian car licence Have held an Australian car licence for at least two years Have held a Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid licence for at least 1 year Provide primary proof of identification prior to course commencement Heavy Combination Licence
- hold a current Victorian car licence.
- hold or have held an Australian car licence for the minimum time or a lower heavy vehicle category for the required minimum time.
- pass an eyesight test.
- pass a heavy vehicle knowledge test.
- pass an on-road heavy vehicle driving assessment.
Do I need a heavy combination (HC) licence?
A Heavy Combination (HC) licence is generally required for the following driving roles: Further information and an overview of the road transport industry, employment prospects, weekly earnings, current vacancies, and whether you’re the right fit for the industry can be found here. Armstrongs offer a range of weekday and weekend courses.
Do you need a heavy vehicle licence in Victoria?
To drive a vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) greater than 4.5 tonnes, you will need a Victorian heavy vehicle licence. To get a heavy vehicle licence you need to: hold a current Victorian car licence hold or have held an Australian car licence for the minimum time or a lower heavy vehicle category for the required minimum time
Where can I take a HC Licence course?
Our HC licence courses can be completed from a number of locations including Hallam, Bendigo, Sale, Sunshine and Ballarat. We have a comprehensive fleet to ensure that students can learn while operating the best vehicles. All courses are run by experienced instructors who have industry insight and first-hand experience.
How do I get an exemption from the Victorian car licence?
You can only apply for an exemption if you: hold a current Victorian car licence have a clean driving record can demonstrate undue hardship or provide proof of previous driving experience.
What is a HC licence in Victoria?
A Heavy Combination (HC) licence is required for a prime mover to which is attached a single semi-trailer that has a GVM greater than 9 tonnes. A HC licence is also required for a rigid vehicle to which is attached a trailer greater than 9 tonnes GVM.
What is the biggest truck you can drive on a car Licence in Victoria?
Car licence category You can drive a vehicle that does not exceed 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and can seat up to 12 adults including the driver. This does not include motor cycles and motor trikes. You may tow a single trailer up to 9 tonnes GVM or to the manufacturer's specifications (whichever is less).
How can I get HC?
To apply for an HC licence, you must:have held a class MR or HR licence or equivalent for 1 year or more.pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test.pass an eyesight test.successfully complete the HVCBA or pass a heavy vehicle driving test.
How much does it cost to get a truck licence in Vic?
PricelistHeavy Rigid (Non Synchro)PriceIndustry Experienced (8 hrs) – One Day$1,250.00Novice (12hrs) – 12 hrs over 2 days (2 x 6 hrs) or 1 & half days (8hrs & 4 hrs) or 3 days (3 x 4 hrs)$1,650.00
Can I still drive a 7.5 tonne with car licence?
You can drive a 7.5-tonne lorry with a car licence if it was issued before 1 January 1997. If it was issued after 1997, you can't legally drive a 7.5-tonne truck without applying and passing a C1 licence test.
What licence do I need to drive a tipper truck?
With a category C licence you will be able to operate most articulated lorries, rigid lorries, tippers and tankers. Category CE – This is the top licence you can earn as a lorry driver and with it you can drive category C vehicles with a trailer over 750kg.
What is an HC licence in Australia?
Heavy Combination (HC class) vehicle licence Heavy Combination (HC class) heavy vehicle licences allow you to drive: Prime movers with attached single semi-trailer. Heavy Rigid (HR class) vehicles with attached trailer that has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) greater than 9,000 kg.
Can you drive a manual lorry on an automatic licence?
You can now take your LGV/HGV test in either a manual or automatic gearbox vehicle. Great if you are planning to drive an automatic! When you pass your test you can drive both manual and automatic vehicles.
What does HC stand for in trucks?
A heavy combination (HC) truck driver is an someone who handles and drives: trucks or prime movers attached to a single semi - trailer or; heavy rigid vehicle trailer combinations including an unladen converter dolly with three or more axles or; any towed trailer with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) more than 9 tonnes.
Do truckers make a lot of money?
Average truck driver pay per mile is between 28 and 40 cents per mile. Most drivers complete between 2,000 and 3,000 miles per week. That translates into average weekly pay ranging from $560 to $1,200. If you drove all 52 weeks in a year at those rates, you would earn between $29,120 and $62,400.
How do I get my truck driver's license?
How to get your CDLPass the age requirements. Most states allow you to obtain a CDL at the age of 18. ... Get a CLP. ... Attend a CDL program. ... Pass a knowledge exam and skills test. ... Have the necessary documentation. ... Pass a background screen and undergo a physical. ... Be aware of any additional requirements.
What is HR truck?
Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Drivers are individuals who are licenced to drive vehicles with unlimited gross vehicle mass and tow trailers up to 9 tonnes without axle limitation. Heavy Rigid vehicles may include buses, trucks or articulated buses with more than two axles.
How long is a Vicroads driver's licence valid?
After successfully completing the assessments, the accredited provider will provide you with a Certificate of Competence that is valid for 12 months. Within 12 months of the issue date you must visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre to endorse your driver licence with the heavy vehicle category. You must:
How to organise a heavy vehicle licence test?
To organise your heavy vehicle licence tests contact an accredited provider. When making your booking you must advise the accredited provider if you: are currently disqualified from driving in Australia. are currently subject to a Fines Victoria (External link) sanction.
What is Vicroads standards?
VicRoads has national standards for competency and assessment of heavy vehicle drivers. Heavy vehicle accredited providers apply these standards in all competency assessments. This provides a nationally consistent approach for heavy vehicle driver licensing.
What is a B condition?
If you wish to drive non-synchromesh vehicles (commonly known as crash boxes, constant-mesh or ‘Road Ranger’ gears) and hold a driver licence with a 'B' condition, you will have to be re-tested in a vehicle fitted with that type of transmission.
Can you drive a vehicle in the category shown on your driver's licence?
You can only drive vehicles in the categories shown on your driver licence and vehicles in lesser categories. A heavy vehicle licence holder driving or in charge of a vehicle greater than 15 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM) or a bus must carry their licence card or receipt at all times when driving.
Can you help someone with a heavy vehicle licence?
If you know a person with a heavy vehicle licence, that person is allowed to help with your training, as long as that person has a current Australian licence for the type of vehicle that you are learning to drive.
Can you drive a heavy vehicle with a synchromesh?
only be permitted to drive a heavy vehicle with a synchromesh or an automatic transmission, and. if you were a holder of a probationary driver licence with an automatic condition, the A condition will be removed and the synchromesh (B) condition will be applied to your licence.
How to get a heavy vehicle licence?
To get a heavy vehicle licence you need to successfully complete a knowledge assessment and a practical assessment, including an on-road driving and an off-road skills assessment. Testing is performed by Heavy Vehicle Accredited Providers who will issue a Certificate of Competence to you when you have: satisfied eligibility requirements.
What are the minimum requirements for an assessment vehicle?
Vehicles used for assessment purposes must have approved seats and seat belts fitted to ensure all occupants are restrained in a safe manner during the test. You must undergo an assessment in a vehicle appropriate for the category of licence you are seeking.
What happens if a CT applicant exceeds the number of allowable errors?
Where a CT applicant exceeds the number of allowable errors or performs an action that is assessed as an “Immediate Failure” during the on-road assessment, the assessor must terminate the test and take over the driving.
How long is a practical assessment valid?
The knowledge or practical assessment is valid for 12 months. An applicant who does not pay the necessary fees or satisfies evidence of identity requirements within 12 months of the issue of the Certificate of Competence must sit the tests again.
What happens if your licence isn't current?
If your licence isn’t current, or you have a Fines Victoria sanction (External link), the test results won’t be valid and you’ll need to pay for a new test. See How to get a heavy vehicle licence for information on training and learning to drive a heavy vehicle.
Can a coach be used as an assessment vehicle?
for all other vehicle categories, buses, coaches and motor homes will only be approved for use as an assessment vehicle in special circumstances as determined by VicRoads. In such circumstances these vehicles are exempt from carrying a load.
Can an FCA assessor take over driving?
In cases where an F CA applicant performs an action that is assessed as an “Immediate Failure ”, the assessor may permit the applicant to continue to drive the vehicle for training purposes as long as safety is not compromised. Where safety has been compromised the assessor must take over the driving.
How to get a heavy vehicle licence
Find out how to get a Victorian heavy vehicle licence and the types of trucks and buses that you can drive.
Heavy vehicle licence assessment
Find out general information about what you need to know and do to pass your Heavy Vehicle Licence Assessment in Victoria.
Heavy Vehicle licence exemptions
Find out if you're eligible for a heavy vehicle licence exemption and how to apply.
Work diary
The national driver work diary has been updated to reflect requirements in the heavy vehicle national regulation 2013.
Step 3: Submit your application to us
When you’ve completed your exemption application form and have your supporting documents, you'll need to submit them to us for processing.
Step 4: Outcome of your exemption application
We’ll contact you within 15 working days of receiving your application. If you don't get a response after this time, please call 13 11 71 and provide us with your driver licence or learner permit number and the exemption application number.
What is a HC licence?
A HC licence is also required for a rigid vehicle to which is attached a trailer greater than 9 tonnes GVM. A Heavy Combination (HC) licence is generally required for the following driving roles: Container Transport. Refrigerated Transport.
How much is the Vicroads assessment fee?
As at 1 July 2019, the VicRoads Assessment Fee of $30.80 will be payable to Armstrongs on behalf of VicRoads upon the successful completion of all heavy vehicle assessments.
How long does it take to transfer a work licence in Victoria?
If you hold a valid high risk work licence from another Australian state or territory, and live in Victoria, you can apply to transfer it within 12 months of your current licence expiry date. If you don’t live in Victoria, you need reasonable grounds to apply for a Victorian licence transfer.
How many classes of high risk work licences are there?
All high risk work licence classes. There are 29 classes of high risk work licences to use the following types of plant and equipment: Licences for scaffolding, rigging, pressure equipment operation, and crane, hoist and forklift operation.
How long does it take to get a RTO assessment number?
Lodge your licence application with your assessment results within 60 calendar days.
How long does it take to renew a high risk work licence?
Your high risk work licence application may take up to 45 calendar days to be processed. If you submit your licence application online, you can track its progress through your myWorkSafe account. Renew an expired licence. You can apply to renew your licence within 12 months of the licence expiry date.
What is a high risk work licence?
A high risk work licence allows you to lawfully work with certain high risk equipment and plant such as forklifts, cranes, hoists, elevating work platforms, scaffolding, rigging and pressure equipment .
Can I get a plastic work licence in the mail?
you won't receive a plastic licence in the mail when you apply online. An employer or worksite can confirm your WorkSafe digital licence is valid on the WorkSafe website. Validate a licence. You can validate a WorkSafe licence by visiting myWorkSafe. Apply for or renew a high risk work licence.
Can you transfer a competency certificate to a high risk work licence?
Competency certificates or older certificates issued under previous Victorian legislation have now expired and cannot be used to perform high risk work. If you have a certificate issued pre-1995, or a certificate of competency, you can’t transfer it to a high risk work licence.