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NSW Truck Licence

We offer heavy vehicle competency based training and assessment (HVCBA) for NSW drivers licence holders.

TLILIC2014 – Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
TLILIC2015 – Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle
TLILIC2016 – Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle
TLILIC3017 – Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle

The Driving School offers New South Wales (NSW) truck licence training and assessment from our Gold Coast location at Arundel. To gain your NSW truck licence you must hold a current NSW drivers licence. Our experienced team can train and assess you; there is no need to wait for a Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) booking. This process can be completed quickly as the training and assessment requirements can be condensed.

With the NSW training we deliver, you can opt to just obtain a truck licence under Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment, or we can deliver a full TLI unit of competency for you, should you need it to complete a qualification or for a specific job requirement etc.

Take advantage of our wide range of trucks

We have a fleet of trucks with different types of gearboxes — automatic, synchromesh and non-synchromesh. This means we can offer you the best and most economical way to get your truck drivers licence as quickly as possible.

For instance, you may be able to use an automatic truck to obtain a manual licence.

Here are some examples:

If you have an automatic car licence, you do not have to use a truck with a synchromesh gearbox in order to obtain a manual B Condition licence.

Simply take our automatic truck, and you will end up with a truck licence with a manual B Condition licence.

If you have an unconditional truck licence of a lower class, you can do your truck drivers test in an automatic vehicle and end up with a manual unconditional licence. This is a popular method for HC (Heavy Combination) and MC (Multi Combination) licences as you can concentrate on learning all the necessary trailer craft, etc. rather than having to deal with an unfamiliar gearbox.

Steps to obtain your NSW Truck Licence

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Costs for NSW driver training and assessment

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Costs for NSW driver training and assessment

Please see table below for prices and training course duration

Please note that;

There are minimum training course times (compulsory hours) required by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW). (Excluding the final competency assessment (FCA)
How many hours you will need for training is depending on your ability and how quickly you can learn.
Some training/assessment requires the truck to be loaded. (There is a $50 charge for this service).

Licence Class	Minimum Training Course hours	Cost per hour
LR – B condition (Automatic and Synchromesh gearboxes only)	5	$90
MR – B condition (Automatic and Synchromesh gearboxes only)	5	$100
HR – B condition (Automatic and Synchromesh gearboxes only)	5	$115
HR Manual (Non-Synchromesh gearbox)	6	$115
HC – B condition (Automatic and Synchromesh gearboxes only)	6	$130
HC Manual (Non-Synchromesh gearbox)	6	$130

Within the New South Wales Training System there is also a pathway for a competency test only (CT) (no training) for the classes of LR – HR. This pathway can also be used if you need to lift a gearbox restriction off your Licence. If you would like to know more about this option please call us.

Please click here to see our Terms and Conditions for delivery of NSW Heavy Vehicle Licensing. A copy of our Student Handbook can also be viewed here.

Steps To Obtain Your NSW Truck Licence

Step 1

Please call 07 5537 8101 and we will run through some questions with you on the phone to make sure the training chosen is suitable. We will arrange dates and issue you with your course confirmation.

In the meantime, you need to go into a Transport for New South Wales Customer Service Centre (TfNSW) and

Pass the driver knowledge test (DKT) for the Heavy Vehicle Licence Class you will be obtaining.
Pass an eyesight test

We suggest studying the following documents before you take the test.

Driver Knowledge Test Questions.
https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/gettitestsdrivedrive_dl3.html
- The “Rigid Learner Questions” cover the classes of LR, MR, HR
- The “Combination Learner Questions” covers HC
Road User’s Handbook NSW
https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/road_users_handbook.pdf
Heavy Vehicle Driver Handbook
https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/licensing/downloads/heavy_vehicle_driver_handbook.pdf
Load Restraint Guide
https://www.ntc.gov.au/codes-and-guidelines/load-restraint-guide

Contact details for Transport for New South Wales:

https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/business-industry/heavy-vehicles/index.html

Tel: 132 213

When the driver knowledge test (DKT) has been completed you must obtain your logbook which is required to record the training and assessing, plus a Guide to Heavy Vehicle Competency Assessment, which tells you what you are required to do during your training.

We do not recommend undertaking any lessons until this has been done as they cannot be recorded in your logbook.

Step 2

Complete theory and practical training and assessment with us.

Please note: If you opt to complete the full TLI unit of competency with us, in order for us to issue you with a Statement of Attainment for the unit there will be an additional short theory assessment to bridge the gap between the theory undertaken at Transport for NSW Customer Service Centre and the requirements of the Training Package.

We recommend doing a couple of hours at a time or condensed training. You will quickly tick off the competencies needed to record in your logbook. Training is normally conducted from our location at 27A Technology Drive, Arundel.

We can come on site this will incur travelling costs. We run on Queensland time.

Step 3

After you have completed your NSW Practical training and assessment we will issue you with a Certificate of Competency. You will need to take this to TfNSW and lodge the application for upgrading your licence. There is a Government fee of approximately $30 for this service.

Costs For NSW Driver Training And Assessment

Costs for NSW driver training and assessment

Please see table below for prices and training course duration

Please note that;

There are minimum training course times (compulsory hours) required by Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW). (Excluding the final competency assessment (FCA)
How many hours you will need for training is depending on your ability and how quickly you can learn.
Some training/assessment requires the truck to be loaded. (There is a $50 charge for this service).

Licence Class	Minimum Training Course hours	Cost per hour
LR – B condition (Automatic and Synchromesh gearboxes only)	5	$90
MR – B condition (Automatic and Synchromesh gearboxes only)	5	$100
HR – B condition (Automatic and Synchromesh gearboxes only)	5	$115
HR Manual (Non-Synchromesh gearbox)	6	$115
HC – B condition (Automatic and Synchromesh gearboxes only)	6	$130
HC Manual (Non-Synchromesh gearbox)	6	$130

Please click here to see our Terms and Conditions for delivery of NSW Heavy Vehicle Licensing. A copy of our Student Handbook can also be viewed here.

HC Condensed Training

HC UNCONDITIONAL (NON-SYNCHROMESH GEARBOX) CONDENSED TRAINING COURSE

This course is an option if you are in a position that you need to learn how to use a road ranger / crash gearbox over a few days and you are on a really limited timeframe, perhaps on a “fly in fly out” roster. This is an intense process and you need to be able to dedicate yourself to your training.

All your training can be booked in by email prior to your arrival.

If you live local and are not in a rush, we would not recommend this pathway. You may still want to get the Licence quickly and this is fine, we can still schedule your training in over a few days / weeks without you having to “commit” to undertaking a condensed course, or the pressure that comes alongside it. You never know you may even save yourself a few $$.

The total cost is $1,600 GST exempt

Breakdown of Cost:

Price includes:

12 hours in total (11 hours of practical training incorporating pre-test warm up and approx.90 minutes practical driving test)
Our vehicle to use during these allotted times

Note: After years’ experience of delivering HC unconditional Licences, we know that on average it takes around 12 hours in the seat to achieve competency with a road ranger gearbox. However, in the event that you require further training with the double clutching technique this would be charged at an hourly rate of $110 or $130 per hour, this would be discussed with you as you progress through your course.

Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75

Outline of Process

The training would be undertaken in one of our non-synchromesh HC configurations, where you have to double clutch to change gear. Once we start you in one of our vehicles, you will stay in that vehicle for all of your training and driving test, unless your instructor feels a change of vehicle would be beneficial for you. This would be done in consultation with you and with your consent.

The training would be arranged in blocks of 2 or more hours at a time, over a period of 3 – 4 days with the schedule arranged to suit you.
We book your practical driving test for you
The practical driving test is taken by an examiner from the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Booking Process

To book the HC Unconditional Condensed Training you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

* If you currently hold a HR Licence, you may also be eligible for your MC Licence . Although an option it is not a preferred pathway.

HC LICENCE IN A DAY

*This option is only available using our Automatic Truck. If you hold an unconditional licence, your outcome will be HC unconditional. The licence you currently hold will determine what licence you will obtain using this pathway, please talk to us

For Non-Synchromesh gearboxes the Licence in a Day option is not available, as the learning curve is just too steep (unless you have a lot or prior experience).

However, we can certainly arrange a condensed training course to suit your needs.

Cost $850* GST exempt

Licence in a Day is an option that is available to you, if you are busy working and struggle to find the time to do the lessons. You can take a day off work and focus on the job in hand.

This is not our preferred method of training but it can be convenient.

With the option of Saturday testing, you may not even have to take a day off work

Breakdown of Cost:

Price includes:

1 hour Assessment Lesson
4 hours of training (breaks as required) plus your actual practical driving test (approx. 90 minutes).
Our vehicle to use during these allotted times

Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 inc GST
Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75

Outline of Process

It is recommended that an assessment lesson is done 7-10 days prior to your Licence in a Day (included within the price).
This is necessary to:-
- a) Assess your current driving ability and make you aware of any “habits” you need to rectify before the day of your practical driving test.
- b) To ensure you feel comfortable in the vehicle you are going to be driving
- c) To ensure that the Licence outcome you are going to achieve is what you actually need.
We book your driving test and the rest of the training you need into our diary at a time convenient to you
Return on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to finalise all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from the TMR

Licence in a Day – no prior Assessment Lesson

It is possible to undertake all your training on the same day, combining the assessment lesson, the practical training and the driving test altogether.

However, this is at your own risk and it is not our preferred method – it is a lot of money to invest in a day course if this is not a suitable pathway for you to get your HC Licence. An assessment lesson gives you an opportunity to see what is actually involved and it gives your trainer the chance to verify that this training pathway is the best way of achieving a first time successful outcome for you.

No driving school can guarantee an outcome for you and it is unethical to advertise such. However, we will try our best!

Booking Process

To book the Licence in a Day you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

* If you currently hold a HR Licence, you may also be eligible for your MC Licence . Although an option it is not a preferred pathway.

HR Condensed Training

HR UNCONDITIONAL (NON-SYNCHROMESH GEARBOX) CONDENSED TRAINING COURSE

All your training can be booked in by email prior to your arrival.

The total cost is $1,400 GST exempt

Breakdown of Cost includes:

12 hours in total (11 hours of practical training incorporating pre-test warm up and 1 hour practical driving test)
Our vehicle to use during these allotted times

Note: After years’ of experience in delivering HR unconditional Licences, we know that on average it takes around 12 hours in the seat to achieve competency with a road ranger gearbox. However, in the event that you require further training with the double clutching technique this would be charged at an hourly rate of $110 per hour, this would be discussed with you as you progress through your course.

Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
Written knowledge Test $25.75

Outline of Process

The training would be undertaken in one of our non-synchromesh vehicles, where you have to double clutch to change gear. Once we start you in one of our vehicles, you will stay in that vehicle for all of your training and driving test, unless your instructor feels a change of vehicle would be beneficial for you. This would be done in consultation with you and with your consent.

The training would be arranged in blocks of 2 or more hours at a time, over a period of 3 – 4 days with the schedule arranged to suit you.
We book your practical driving test for you
The practical driving test is taken by an examiner from the Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Booking Process

To book the HR Open Condensed Training you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

HR LICENCE IN A DAY

HR (HEAVY RIGID) CONDITION A AND CONDITION B ONLY

* For Non-Synchromesh gearboxes the Licence in a Day option is not available, as the learning curve is just too steep (unless you have a lot of prior experience).

However, we can certainly arrange a condensed training course to suit your needs.

Cost $695 GST exempt

Licence in a Day is an option that is available to you, if you are busy working and struggle to find the time to do the lessons. You can take a day off work and focus on the job in hand.

This is not our preferred method of training but it can be convenient.

With the option of Saturday testing, you may not even have to take a day off work

Breakdown of Cost:

Price includes:

1 hour Assessment Lesson
3 hours of training (breaks as required) plus your actual practical driving test (approx. 1 hour).
Our vehicle to use during these allotted times

Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75

Outline of Process

It is recommended that an assessment lesson is done 7-10 days prior to your Licence in a Day (included within the price).This is necessary to:-
- a) Assess your current driving ability and make you aware of any “habits” you need to rectify before the day of your practical driving test.
- b) To ensure you feel comfortable in the vehicle you are going to be driving
- c) To ensure that the Licence outcome you are going to achieve is what you actually need.
We book your driving test and the rest of the training you need into our diary at a time convenient to you
Return on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to finalise all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from TMR

Licence in a Day – no prior Assessment Lesson

It is possible to undertake all your training on the same day, combining the assessment lesson, the practical training and the driving test altogether.

However, this is at your own risk and it is not our preferred method – it is a lot of money to invest in a day course if this is not a suitable pathway for you to get your HR Licence. An assessment lesson gives you an opportunity to see what is actually involved and it gives your trainer the chance to verify that this is training pathway is the best way of achieving a first time successful outcome for you.

No driving school can guarantee an outcome for you and it is unethical to advertise such. However, we will try our best!

Booking Process

To book the Licence in a Day you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

MR Licence In A Day

MR (MEDIUM RIGID) CONDITION A AND CONDITION B ONLY

Cost $595 GST exempt

Licence in a Day is an option that is available to you, if you are busy working and struggle to find the time to do the lessons. You can take a day off work and focus on the job in hand.

This is not our preferred method of training but it can be convenient.

With the option of Saturday testing, you may not even have to take a day off work

Breakdown of Cost:

Price includes:

1 hour Assessment Lesson
3 hours of training (breaks as required) plus your actual practical driving test (approx. 1 hour).
Our vehicle to use during these allotted times

Price does not include:

Other associated costs:

Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
Written knowledge Test (if required) $25.75

Outline of Process

It is recommended that an assessment lesson is done 7-10 days prior to your Licence in a Day (included within the price).This is necessary to:-
- a) Assess your current driving ability and make you aware of any “habits” you need to rectify before the day of your practical driving test.
- b) To ensure you feel comfortable in the vehicle you are going to be driving
- c) To ensure that the Licence outcome you are going to achieve is what you actually need.
We book your driving test and the rest of the training you need into our diary at a time convenient to you
Return on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to finalise all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from the TMR

Licence in a Day – no prior Assessment Lesson

It is possible to undertake all your training on the same day, combining the assessment lesson, the practical training and the driving test altogether.

However, this is at your own risk and it is not our preferred method – it is a lot of money to invest in a day course if this is not a suitable pathway for you to get your MR Licence. An assessment lesson gives you an opportunity to see what is actually involved and it gives your trainer the chance to verify that this training pathway is the best way of achieving a first time successful outcome for you.

No driving school can guarantee an outcome for you and it is unethical to advertise such. However, we will try our best!

Booking Process

To book the Licence in a Day you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking, we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions

If you have held your Car Licence or higher for over 2 years, you may also be eligible for your HR Licence

LR LICENCE IN A DAY

LR (Light Rigid) Manual and Condition A only.

Cost $400 GST exempt

Licence in a Day is an option that is available to you, if you are busy working and struggle to find the time to do the lessons. You can take a day off work and focus on the job in hand.

With the option of Saturday testing, you may not even have to take a day off work

Breakdown of Cost:

Price includes:

3.5 hours of training (breaks as required) plus your actual practical driving test (approx. 30 minutes).
Our vehicle to use during these allotted times

Price does not include:

Other associated cost:

Mid-week Practical Driving Test Booking Fee $66.30 incl GST
Saturday Practical Driving Test Booking Fee (TMR temporarily suspended Saturday testing due to Covid-19)
Written Knowledge Test $25.75

Outline of Process

Licence in a Day – no prior Assessment Lesson

We book your Licence in a Day Course into our diary at a time convenient to you
You attend on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to complete all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from TMR

However, this is at your own risk. No driving school can guarantee an outcome for you and it is unethical to advertise such. However, we will try our best!

Licence in a Day – with a prior Assessment Lesson

We book your Licence in a Day Course into our diary at a time convenient to you
You attend a 1 hour assessment lesson a few days prior to the Licence in a Day course (included within the price) to:-
- Assess your current driving ability and make you aware of any “habits” you need to rectify before the day of your practical driving test.
- To ensure you feel comfortable in the vehicle you are going to be driving
You return on the scheduled day (we will remind you) to finalise all of your training and undertake your practical driving test with a Driving Examiner from the TMR

Booking Process

To book the Licence in a Day you can complete the online enquiry form or call our office on 07 55378101 or 0406 539613. Our office staff will then organise your training schedule with you.

To confirm the booking we will need your Driving Licence number and you will need to pay the practical driving test booking fee.

Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions .

Please be aware that you may also be eligible for your MR Licence in a Day, or HR Licence in a Day

NSW Truck Licence

We offer heavy vehicle competency based training and assessment (HVCBA) for NSW drivers licence holders.

Take advantage of our wide range of trucks

Here are some examples:

Steps to obtain your NSW Truck Licence

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Costs for NSW driver training and assessment

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Step 2

Step 3

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