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MC Multi Combination Truck Licence
A MC (Multi Combination) is a vehicle towing more than 1 trailer. You must have held a HR or HC licence for at least 12 months to be eligible.
| What can I drive? | Number of Trailers | GVM |
|---|---|---|
 |
2 or more | N/A |
There are 3 types of licence
Licence Conditions ExplainedImportant Information
Your current licence makes a big difference
Qualify for your MC Licence
The Multi Combination or MC Truck Licence is the pinnacle qualification for the transport industry. A massive responsibility is placed on drivers operating these heavy and extremely powerful vehicles, and employment prospects are diverse.
Servicing the Gold Coast and Brisbane, our Government-approved training organisation, based in Arundel, offers fast and flexible truck driving courses for every type of heavy vehicle on the road – including the MC truck licence.
We offer 1 and 2 day courses, plus refresher training, at our state-of-the-art training facility, which is just a 50-minute drive down the M1 from Brisbane CBD and a 23-minute drive from Surfers Paradise. In some cases we can come to your place of business for group training.
The Driving School is accessible to all south-east Queenslanders and those residing in northern New South Wales.
What can I drive with a MC driving licence?
Once you have been issued your MC Licence, you are legally able to drive any heavy combination unit towing one or more trailers – each having a gross vehicle mass of greater than 9 tonnes.
You must have held a HR or HC Licence for at least 12 months to be eligible for your MC Licence.
Usually called a B-Double or Road Train, a common MC (Multi Combination) vehicle is defined as a vehicle towing more than 1 trailer.
Holding a MC Licence means you are permitted to drive any heavy vehicle.
With the MC Licence class all the training and assessment is done with us as an accredited RTO.
The Assessment for the MC Licence is competency-based, and is a combination of written assessment of knowledge and practical demonstration of skills as opposed to a practical driving test with an examiner from TMR.
Our instructors train and assess you to an industry standard as outlined in the unit of competency for Multi Combination TLI4006 – Drive a Multi Combination Vehicle.
For more information about this course, please click the tabs below.
- What do I need?
- MC Unconditional
- MC Condition B
- MC Condition A
- More about our MC Courses
- Tips about this licence
What do I need to obtain my MC Licence
- You can undertake a MC Course at any time after obtaining a HR or HC Licence.
- However, The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) will not issue you with an MC Licence until you have held your HR or HC for a continuous period of 12 months.
- There is no written knowledge test to undertake at TMR, the theory is done with us as part of your MC Course.
- You must successfully complete theory and practical assessments before a statement of attainment can be issued.
- You must lodge your application for your licence, in person, at any Department of Transport and Main Road Customer Service Centre with your Statement of Attainment together with you current drivers licence.
- If you currently have a Medical condition on your Licence, you need a medical certificate for the class of licence you are applying for
MC (Multi Combination) Licence Unconditional
TLIC4006 Drive a Multi Combination Vehicle
How much training will I need and what will it cost me?
If you hold a Qld HR Licence
2 Day Course
Day 1 – Theory / Practical assessments
Day 2 – Practical assessments
Cost $1,450 GST exempt
If you hold a Qld HC licence
1 Day Course
Theory / Practical assessments
Cost $900 GST exempt
* Please note prices do not include extra hours to lift a gearbox restriction if required. Click here for more info.
Training will be done in what vehicle?
If you currently hold a HR or HC Unconditional Licence – your training and assessment can be done in any vehicle with an Automatic, Manual or Non-Synchromesh gearbox.
If you currently hold a HR or HC Condition A or Condition B Licence – during your training and assessment you must demonstrate competent operation of a vehicle with a Non-Synchromesh gearbox.
Lifting a Gearbox Restriction
For someone that is unfamiliar with the operation of a road ranger (Non-Synchromesh) gearbox, we have found that trying to focus on the aspects of the MC course whilst trying to master the double clutching technique tends to dilute the training course and students end up tired and frustrated. This situation is made even worse for students coming from a HR that have no previous experience with reversing trailers.
The Multi Combination course we offer really focuses on what is involved in being the driver of a MC vehicle itself i.e. – reading maps, work diaries, permits, skills involved in reversing 2 trailers, pre-checks, coupling and uncoupling trailers etc.
There is just not enough time built into this course to cover off on everything that is involved in being a competent MC driver as well as enough hours for you to lift a gearbox restriction off your Licence at the same time. Given that the MC course is only 1 – 2 days and the average number of hours to get competent with a non-synchromesh / road ranger gearbox is 12.
Therefore, the cost of your course does not include any extra training that may be needed to lift a gearbox restriction from your licence. This training will be charged at the current hourly for HR or HC non synchromesh training as required, in consultation with yourself as you progress through your course.
Outcome
Licence outcome will be a MC Unconditional (Can drive any MC vehicle, Non-synchromesh, Synchromesh and Automatic Gearboxes)
Job Opportunities
The MC unconditional Licence is the pinnacle class of Licence it is possible to hold. It will provide the maximum potential job opportunities.
Course Booking Procedure
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, or alternatively you can complete the course booking form attached and fax it back to 07 5537 9245. We will contact you after it is received, to arrange dates and your course confirmation.
After the booking form has been processed, a 1 hour initial assessment lesson will be booked (included in the price for the course) to check your current competency for the licence you hold and allow our Assessor the opportunity to tailor make a training plan for you, discuss any issues you may have, any gearbox restrictions that need to be lifted etc. This assessment lesson will be done a few days before you commence your course.
We will issue a confirmation of your course enrolment and send your pre-course learning material.
A deposit of $500 will secure your place on this course. * Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions .
MC (Multi Combination) Licence Condition B
TLIC4006 Drive a Multi Combination Vehicle
How much training will I need and what will it cost me?
If you hold a Qld HR Licence
2 Day Course
Day 1 – Theory / Practical assessments
Day 2 – Practical assessments
Cost
$1,450 GST exempt
If you hold a Qld HC licence
1 Day Course
Theory / Practical assessments
Cost
$900 GST exempt
Training will be done in what vehicle?
If you currently hold a HR or HC Condition A Licence – your training and assessment must be done in a vehicle with a Manual (Synchromesh) gearbox
If you currently hold a HR or HC Condition B Licence – your training and assessment can be done in a vehicle with an Automatic or Synchromesh gearbox
Outcome
Licence outcome will be a MC Condition B (Automatic / Synchromesh Gearboxes only, no crashbox)
Job Opportunities
- Line-haul and Interstate work
Course Booking Procedure
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, or alternatively you can complete the course booking form attached and fax it back to 07 5537 9245. We will contact you after it is received, to arrange dates and your course confirmation.
After the booking form has been processed, a 1 hour initial assessment lesson will be booked (included in the price for the course) to check your current competency for the licence you hold and allow our Assessor the opportunity to tailor make a training plan for you, discuss any issues you may have, any gearbox restrictions that need to be lifted etc. This assessment lesson will be done a few days before you commence your course.
We will issue a confirmation of your course enrolment and send your pre-course learning material.
A deposit of $500 will secure your place on this course. * Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions
MC (Multi Combination) Licence Condition A
TLIC4006 Drive a Multi Combination Vehicle
How much training will I need and what will it cost me?
If you hold a Qld HR Licence
2 Day Course
Day 1 – Theory / Practical assessments
Day 2 – Practical assessments
Cost
$1,450 GST exempt
If you hold a Qld HC licence
1 Day Course
Theory / Practical assessments
Cost $900 GST exempt
Training will be done in what vehicle?
All your training and assessment will be done in a vehicle with an automatic gearbox
Outcome
Licence outcome will be a MC Condition A (Automatic Gearboxes only)
Job Opportunities
- Line-haul and Interstate work
Course Booking Procedure
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, or alternatively you can complete the course booking form attached and fax it back to 07 5537 9245. We will contact you after it is received, to arrange dates and your course confirmation.
After the booking form has been processed, a 1 hour initial assessment lesson will be booked (included in the price for the course) to check your current competency for the licence you hold and allow our Assessor the opportunity to tailor make a training plan for you, discuss any issues you may have, any gearbox restrictions that need to be lifted etc. This assessment lesson will be done a few days before you commence your course.
We will issue a confirmation of your course enrolment and send your pre-course learning material.
A deposit of $500 will secure your place on this course. * Please see full details of our payment terms and conditions
More about our MC Courses
Course Information
- Courses run on a regular basis – 6 days per week (Sundays by arrangement).
- Day 1 starts with the Theory component of the course, delivered in a classroom environment, prior to any practical driving.
- There is a written theory assessment (closed book)
- Theory sessions normally commence at 8 am (can be as early as 6 am) and take approximately 3 hours
- Practical training commences on the same day, it is conducted on a one on one basis.
- If you are coming from your HR Licence, we will need to conduct an assessment with you during the course to ensure you are competent at the HC level.
- A Statement of Attainment will be issued after successful completion of the formal training (theory) and the practical training
- There is no additional cost for workbooks or training materials
- Please note that all students are different and some students may require additional training to achieve competency. We will discuss arrangements for additional training and assessment on a case by case basis.
Click here to view a copy of our Student Handbook and Code of Practice if you would like more information on how we operate as a Registered Training Organisation
Our Multi Combination Driving Course Covers
- Understanding the theory behind the safe operation of a Multi Combination Vehicle, including OHS issues
- Know your vehicle
- Knowledge of the Road Laws
- Coupling and Uncoupling of Dollies
- Trailer Craft
- Defensive Driving
- Effective management of hazardous situations
- Monitoring of traffic and road conditions
- Reversing
- Slow Speed Manoeuvring
- Management of vehicle condition and performance – Fuel Efficiency and minimise emissions
- City and Highway Driving
- Legal Requirements
- Axle weights
- Load security
- Lane sharing and position on the road in various situations – wheel tracking turning and handling
- Fatigue Management and Work Diaries
- Route Planning
- Conduct a detailed pre-drive operational check and a post operational check of the Vehicle and understand the importance of these checks
- Emergency Procedures
- Full Theory and Practical Assessment
Tips about this Licence
A lot of students want to skip from HR to MC, employers may not like this process as it is a big a step, plus it can also cause insurance issues.
From a student’s point of view, you do not want to find yourself if a position of having to drive a MC vehicle when you are not confident to do so.
We would highly recommend doing your HC and getting some trailer experience and completing your MC later.
If you have not driven a road ranger gearbox for a long time (you may never of used one, if you have obtained an open licence through the process of “time” rather than “demonstrated ability”), you may want to come back and undertake some refresher training so that your skill level is at the level it should be to confidently apply for jobs and pass employer’s assessment (It is commonly called VOC) in a MC vehicle.
If you search on the internet you will see a lot of variance in price with the MC Licence. You should ask how much practical training you are actually going to receive and will you end up with the skills and confidence to do the job. Lots of licences have been cancelled due to short cuts in training. Make sure you use a company that has a good reputation in the industry.