Heavy Rigid (HR) - Auto Licence Only

Vehicle type:

This licensing course is for a vehicle 8 tonnes GVM and above, with 3 or more axles and a AUTO gearbox.

Delivery:

• Heavy Rigid Auto - 8 hours (including breaks)
• Delivery Method - Face-to-face (theory and practical)
• All course study materials will be issued at the time of booking
• Students are required to complete some pre-reading and complete a workbook before they undertake face-to-face sessions,
• Access to internet, smart phone, tablet or laptop for pre-course work
  
• HR vehicle is supplied

Course Content:

Theory review

• Driving hazards and related defensive driving techniques
• Efficient driving techniques
• Engine power management and safe driving strategies
• Vehicle controls, instruments and indicators, and their use
• Vehicle handling procedures
• Pre-operational checks carried out on the vehicle and related action
• Relevant state/territory driver licensing authority road rules, regulations, permit and licence requirements

Practical

• Pre-start checks
• Cabin drill
• Load restraint
• Skill manoeuvres/reversing

Prerequisites and entry requirements:

To obtain a heavy rigid licence the following criteria apply:

• Current valid Australian motor vehicle driver licence. Candidates must have held an Australian car driver licence for at least 24 months
• Communication skills at a level to communicate with other road users
• Must meet VicRoads eligibility requirements
• Provide evidence of identity as required by VicRoads
• Applicants must be aged 18 years or older
• Be able to pass a VicRoads eyesight test
• Participants will also need to have the physical capacity to undertake the practical training and assessment components of the unit (for example getting in and out of a heavy vehicle, sitting in a truck for the duration of training and assessment)
• Have basic English, literacy and numeracy skills at a level sufficient to read and interpret VicRoads guidelines, traffic rules, signages and workplace documentation