OVERVIEW
Are you ready to get behind the wheel and embark on a rewarding career in heavy vehicle operation? At Major Training Group, we offer comprehensive training programs to help you obtain your Heavy Combination Licence (HC Licence) quickly and confidently.
We equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to safely drive the biggest on-road trucks, including:
- Prime movers with an attached single semi-trailer
- Heavy Rigid (HR class) vehicles with an attached trailer that has a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding 9,000 kg
HC truck drivers typically find work in construction, agriculture, and warehousing sectors.
Vehicles You Can Drive
Note the number of axles
Course Details
After successfully completing our HC licence training, you will obtain the necessary license to operate a heavy combination vehicle weighing 9 tonnes GVM or more, equipped with 3 or more axles.
What's INCLUDED:
ENTRY Requirements
To apply for a HC class licence, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must have held both a Car (C class) licence for at least 3 years and a Medium Rigid (MR class) or HR class licence for at least 1 year.
- This period must have occurred in the last 5 years. Can be continuous or made up of different individual lengths of time (excluding any time that your licence was suspended, surrendered, cancelled or expired).
- Payment test booking fee to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
- Heavy Vehicle Knowledge test.
- Pass a QLD Transport Practical Test.
Heavy Combination (HC) Licence
Pursuing a Heavy Combination (HC) licence enhances your driving capabilities to handle larger and more complex vehicle combinations, offering you access to a wider range of job prospects in industries such as transport, logistics, and construction, where the ability to operate heavy-duty vehicles is in high demand.
Possible Roles
Potential wages could be in the region of $80,000 to $100,000 per year or around $55 per hour
Delivery Options
Major Training recognises the need for flexibility and offers a range of easy-to-access options that will get you behind the wheel in a matter of weeks. Our purpose-built facilities make it easy for you to learn the skills you need. If you’re located in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast, you can visit one of our facilities and learn the skills you need to obtain your HC truck licence. Choose the option that suits you
Utilise Major's well-equipped sites across South East Queensland (SEQ) for your training needs. We have popular industry courses running weekly.
Major also run courses in Northern NSW. Contact us today to learn more about undertaking a course in Northern NSW.
Course Details
Captain Marvel
HC Road Ranger or Synchromesh – Package – $1650 + $64.94 booking fee
- 9 Hours Practical Driving
- Transport and Main Road practical test
- Additional Qld booking fee
- Any additional practical training $155 per hour
- Courses run Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 4.30pm
Breakdown
- 1x 2hr lesson
- 2 x 3hr lesson
- 1hr prior to test
- Test
Flexible Study
- Offers total flexibility based on individual needs. Book lessons over a few weeks leading to a test time that suits your schedule.
- 2 or more hours at a time
- As many lessons as YOU need, starting NOW
- Prepay or pay as you go
- Tests every 3-5 weeks
- Lessons are available from Monday to Friday between 7.00am and 4.30pm.
Training Locations
What You'll Pay
Road Ranger or Synchromesh Course (Captain Marvel) :
$1650 + $64.94 booking fee
Flexible Study
$155 per hour plus test time & fees
Funded Options
Study Now Pay later
Study Now, Pay Later options are available for this course. Please see here for more information; Study Now, Pay Later
Student Support
Study Information
View our comprehensive resource hub and explore more information about payment options, student support, credit transfer/RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning), assessment methods, and the wealth of resources available to enhance your educational journey.
We accept a range of payment options:
- Credit Card via our secure payment gateway
- Study Now and Pay Later with up to 12 Months Interest-Free -> Learn More Here
- AfterPay: Pay in 4 easy installments -> Learn More Here
At Major Training Group, we aim to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their studies and that is why students have access to a range of support options to help them along the way. They include:
- Additional practical training sessions
- Extended learning time
- Alternative training methods and resources
- Access to our experienced staff for one-on-one training
- Recognition of previous learning and experience to speed up the process.
Students with prior industry experience may be eligible for RPL. Students may also qualify for credit transfer if they can demonstrate prior qualifications and/or statements of attainment. You can learn more about credit transfer and RPL here.
We use a variety of assessment methods including;
- Online
- Paper
- Video
- Q&A
- Demonstration
- Short written answers
- Longer written answers
- Third-party observation
- Knowledge skills observation
- Employer reports
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Our Students choose to study with major
STUDENTS EACH YEAR
Over 10,000 students complete their training with us every year!
Student Pass Rate
We maintain an impressive 95% pass rate and offer additional support where needed to ensure every student's success.
RTO for flexible delivery options
Our commitment to flexible delivery options allows you to train on your terms.
Years Experience in Training
Leading the way in real-world training for the Construction, Automotive and Engineering Industries for over 2 decades.
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Want to find out more information about this course? Get in touch with a member of our friendly team at our office on 1300 790 822 to discuss your Heavy Vehicle training requirements or enquire online.