Gain the skills to obtain a Heavy Rigid (HR) vehicle licence. You'll learn how to safely operate and manage a heavy rigid vehicle in a variety of road conditions and hazardous situations, as per Transport for NSW standards.
During this course you'll learn to:
Execute basic driving techniques
Operate heavy rigid vehicles
Safely restrain loads
Monitor traffic and road conditions
Manage hazardous situations
You'll leave this course with:
A Certificate of Competency
The skills to handle a heavy rigid vehicle safely
Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects
Gain the skills required for licensing and certification purposes
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Previously held a class C licence (except a learner licence) or equivalent for 2 years or more, as evidenced by a copy of your licence or documentary proof
Completed a Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test at Service NSW, as evidenced by a copy of your results
Completed an eyesight test at Service NSW, as evidenced by a copy of your results
A completed fitness to drive medical assessment, as evidenced by a copy of your results
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:
The ability to drive a manual car and the coordination skills to use a clutch and gear stick
Some experience driving trucks and buses
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: general delivery driver and local or interstate transport driver.
Once you pass your Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA), the assessor will submit your results to Transport for NSW. You can then attend a service centre in person to upgrade or obtain your Heavy Rigid (HR) vehicle licence. When you attend a service centre you'll need to: - Complete the Licence Application form - Provide acceptable proof of identity - Pay the licence fee For more information see guide to Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment
Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.
Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.
Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.
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TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
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