Any motor vehicle more than 4.5 tonnes GVM but no more than 8 tonnes GVM.

• Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM.
• Also includes any vehicle with a GVM of no more than 8 tonnes which carries more than 12 adults including the driver.

Pre-requisites

Applicants must:

• Have held a Class C licence (not a learner) for at least one year.
• Complete the Roads and Maritime Service Rigid knowledge test and obtain a Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) logbook and guidebook.

Course Duration

Applicants will receive up to 9 hours training and assessments time, however a 48 hours notice is required by Roads and Maritime Services for the final competency to be conducted.

Learning Contents:
During the course, applicants will learn and perform the following competencies and tasks:

• Pre Operational Checks
• Cabin Drill
• Start, Move Off, Shut Down & Secure
• Manage Steering
• Manage Gears
• Manage Brakes
• Manage Accelerator
• Create/Maintain Crash Avoidance Space (CAS)
• Protect Crash Avoidance Space (CAS)
• Road Rules & Directions
• Reverse
• Hill Stop/Start
• Load Securing
• Bus Stop Procedure- BUS ONLY
• Final Competency Test
• Summative Assessment

• Any motor vehicle with two axles and more than 8 tonnes GVM.
• Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM.

Pre-requisites

Applicants must:

• Have held a Class C licence (not a learner) for at least one year.
• Complete the Roads and Maritime Service Rigid knowledge test and obtain a Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) logbook and guidebook.

Course Duration

Applicants will receive up to 10 hours training and assessments time, however a 48 hours notice is required by Roads and Maritime Services for the final competency to be conducted.

Learning Contents:
During the course, applicants will learn and perform the following competencies and tasks:

• Pre Operational Checks
• Cabin Drill
• Start, Move Off, Shut Down & Secure
• Manage Steering
• Manage Gears
• Manage Brakes
• Manage Accelerator
• Create/Maintain Crash Avoidance Space (CAS)
• Protect Crash Avoidance Space (CAS)
• Road Rules & Directions
• Reverse
• Hill Stop/Start
• Load Securing
• Bus Stop Procedure- BUS ONLY
• Final Competency Test
• Summative Assessment

• Any motor vehicle with three or more axles and more than 8 tonnes GVM.
• Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM.
• Also includes vehicles in class MR and articulated Buses.

Pre-requisites

Applicants must:

• Have held a Class C, LR or MR licence (not a learner) for periods totalling at least two years.
• Complete the Roads and Maritime Service Rigid knowledge test and obtain a Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) logbook and guidebook.

Course Duration

Applicants will receive up to 10 hours training and assessments time, however a 48 hours notice is required by Roads and Maritime Services for the final competency to be conducted.

Learning Contents:
During the course, applicants will learn and perform the following competencies and tasks:

• Pre Operational Checks
• Cabin Drill
• Start, Move Off, Shut Down & Secure
• Manage Steering
• Manage Gears
• Manage Brakes
• Manage Accelerator
• Create/Maintain Crash Avoidance Space (CAS)
• Protect Crash Avoidance Space (CAS)
• Road Rules & Directions
• Reverse
• Hill Stop/Start
• Load Securing
• Bus Stop Procedure- BUS ONLY
• Final Competency Test
• Summative Assessment

• Any prime mover attached to a semi-trailer or a rigid vehicle towing a trailer with a GVM of more than 9 tonnes plus any unladen converter dolly.
• Also includes vehicles in class HR.

Pre-requisites

Applicants must:

• Have held a Class MR or HR licence for at least one year.
• P2 licence holders cannot upgrade to this licence
• Complete the Roads and Maritime Service Rigid knowledge test and obtain a Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) logbook and guidebook.

Course Duration

Applicants will receive 12 hours training and assessments time; if found competent then proceed for final competence test; however a 48 hours notice is required by Roads and Maritime Services for the final competency to be conducted.

Learning Contents:
During the course, applicants will learn and perform the following competencies and tasks:

• Pre Operational Checks
• Cabin Drill
• Start, Move Off, Shut Down & Secure
• Manage Steering
• Manage Gears
• Manage Brakes
• Manage Accelerator
• Create/Maintain Crash Avoidance Space (CAS)
• Protect Crash Avoidance Space (CAS)
• Road Rules & Directions
• Reverse
• Hill Stop/Start
• Load Securing
• Coupling/Uncoupling
• Bus Stop Procedure- BUS ONLY
• Final Competency Test
• Summative Assessment

To obtain you must:

• Be at least 20 years of age.
• Have held an unrestricted Australian driver licence for a total of a least 12 months in the 2 years immediately preceding the date of the application.
• Complete a theory course with a Driver Trainer and obtain a certificate as an evidence.
• Complete an application form.
• Take a medical examination with your GP.
• All forms will be provided by us. Medical can be done before you start the course.
• The course takes up to six hours in class training.
• The department who deals with this process is Ministry Of Transport. and can be contacted at http://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/