This course has been designed for drivers who hold a Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence, or Car (C) Licence holders who have obtained a Heavy Vehicle Learner Licence, and want to operate a Heavy Combination (HC) vehicle. Participants in this licence course will be equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to safely operate these long, complex vehicles.
Course InfoLight Rigid (LR)
Light Rigid (LR)
• A Rigid truck above 4.5 tonnes GVM but less than or equal to 8 tonnes GVM; or
• A Rigid bus with less than or equal to 8 tonnes GVM or seats more than 12 adults, including the driver (refer “Use of Buses, Coaches and Motor Homes”).
Course Info• A Rigid bus with less than or equal to 8 tonnes GVM or seats more than 12 adults, including the driver (refer “Use of Buses, Coaches and Motor Homes”).
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Medium Rigid (MR)
• A Two axle rigid truck, not being a prime mover, above 8 tonnes GVM; or
• A Two axle bus above 8 tonnes GVM (refer “Use of Buses, Coaches and Motor Homes”).
Course Info• A Two axle bus above 8 tonnes GVM (refer “Use of Buses, Coaches and Motor Homes”).
Course InfoHeavy Rigid (HR)
Heavy Rigid (HR)
• A rigid vehicle, not being an unladen prime mover, with a minimum of three axles and a minimum 15 tonnes GVM; or
• A modified 3 axle prime mover with a certified detachable tray (with the capacity to carry 75% of its specified GVM) with a minimum GVM of 15 tonnes and holds dual registration (HC & HR); or
• A Three axle articulated bus (refer “Use of Buses, Coaches and Motor Homes”); or
• A Three axle bus above 15 tonnes GVM (refer “Use of Buses, Coaches and Motor Homes”).
Course Info• A modified 3 axle prime mover with a certified detachable tray (with the capacity to carry 75% of its specified GVM) with a minimum GVM of 15 tonnes and holds dual registration (HC & HR); or
• A Three axle articulated bus (refer “Use of Buses, Coaches and Motor Homes”); or
• A Three axle bus above 15 tonnes GVM (refer “Use of Buses, Coaches and Motor Homes”).
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Heavy Combination (HC)
• A vehicle consisting of a prime mover and a semi-trailer. The prime mover must have a minimum of three axles and the semi-trailer a minimum of two axles. The vehicle must have a GCM rating of at least 39 tonnes; or
• A Heavy Rigid vehicle which is towing a trailer. The trailer must have at least two axles and a GVM of 12 tonnes or more.
Course Info• A Heavy Rigid vehicle which is towing a trailer. The trailer must have at least two axles and a GVM of 12 tonnes or more.
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Multi-Combination (MC)
• A Heavy Combination vehicle with more than one trailer. The vehicle must be B-Double rated and have all the pertinent documentation, permits etc. The combination must be at least 22 metres in length, in B-double configuration.
• The minimum vehicle type for an MC is a 3 axle prime mover with an A and B trailer each with bogie axles.
Course Info• The minimum vehicle type for an MC is a 3 axle prime mover with an A and B trailer each with bogie axles.