HC Licence
Gold Coast

Acquire the skills to drive heavy vehicles with our HC Licence Gold Coast training.

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WHAT CAN I DRIVE?

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A class HC vehicle is a truck, prime mover or mobile crane with a trailer of more than 9 tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM).

WHAT CAN I DRIVE?

GVM

A class HC vehicle is a truck, prime mover or mobile crane with a trailer of more than 9 tonne Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM).

NUMBER OF TRAILERS

1 Heavy Combination Licence

Obtaining your HC Truck Licence will allow you to drive trucks including a prime mover of more than 8 tonnes GVM with a trailer over 9 tonnes GVM.

If you have a HC Truck Licence you can drive any lower-class vehicle provided your licence gearbox restrictions are respected. Burleigh Driver Training School is an accredited driving school that provides high-quality HC licence training for QLD and NSW residents. We also service various areas like Brisbane, Gold Coast, Murwillumbah, and Tweed Heads.

If you’re looking to upgrade your current Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid Licence to a Heavy Combination Licence, we can help. The team at Burleigh Driver Training School can assist you will get your licence upgraded, contact us today to find out more.

Heavy Combination Truck Licence Minimum Requirements

Have held a Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence for 1 year.
Pay the appropriate booking fee and pass the practical Driving Test with QLD Transport.

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   Jessiah Gorton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional, kind and great lesson taught by Peter, prepared me to easily pass👍
  
 
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   brooke tucker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend the driving school! I had the best instructor, Peter from Arundel is an absolute legend, best in the business would recommend him as an instructor!! Thank you again so much
  
 
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   Justin Lay 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jamie, Tyson & Mac great bunch of trainer's that made the HR road ranger a pleasure to learn.
  
 
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   Paul Walker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Big thanks to everyone at Burliegh Driver Training what a fantastic experience just completed my HC licence and couldn't  be happy with the professionalism and friendliness of this great team . Also would like a special mention to Mac what a great trainer, a Wealth of knowledge and  Friendly approach totally put my mind at ez .
  
 
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   Alex Knight 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After having gone through driver training and a test with these guys today, my trainer was absolutely spot on, provided a lot of knowledge and great feedback throughout the time I was with him. Would recommend to anyone looking to upskill.
  
 
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   Sefo Taqiri 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Got my HR licence with this company,Mac wad my trainer and she was very lovely and taught me everything very well. Once again thanks Mac 🙏❤
  
 
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   Thomas Henry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just completed my HR driver training with Mac. She showed me how to drive a truck to the best of my ability with all her wonderful knowledge and years of experience. Highly recommend her and this school.
  
 
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   Derek Shore 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend this driving school.  All 3 instructors I dealt with were excellent and genuinely want to see you succeed in your training.  Thank you
  
 
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   Duke Martin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The entire team were all first-class. From my initial email enquiry, first lesson through to receiving my HR licence. I can't rate them high enough.
  
 
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   Carl Hotko 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently completed my HR driver training with Peter. He was a thorough and excellent instructor who was able to get me over my nerves and through a successful driving examination and knowledge test, even on a rainy day.  Absolutely would recommend.

3 Types of HC Licences

We offer 3 types of HC licences that differ with the gearbox restrictions.

Heavy Combination Unconditional

A Heavy Combination Unconditional Licence has no restrictions on the gearbox. You can drive any heavy rigid vehicle with automatic transmission, synchromesh, or one using a double clutching technique.

Heavy Combination Condition B (HCB)

With a Heavy Combination Condition B licence, you are allowed to drive an HC-heavy vehicle with a manual transmission or automatic gearbox.

Heavy Combination Condition A (HCA)

The Heavy Combination Condition A licence only allows you to drive vehicles with automatic gearboxes.

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Our Heavy Combination Trucks

There are two vehicle options in which you can conduct your lessons and test. The vehicle that you will choose will depend on your current licence restrictions and your future licence requirements.

Heavy Combination Automatic

Our Heavy Combination Trucks have either a 12 Speed Automatic or Allison Automatic Gearbox. On passing your licence test in this vehicle you will have either;

An HC Condition A – licence restricting you to drive an automatic vehicle. This is the case where you currently have a condition A applied to your licence or;
An HC Condition B – licence allows you to drive only synchromesh or automatic vehicles. This is the case where you hold an MR or HR Condition B licence or;
An HC Unrestricted – licence allows you to drive any heavy combination vehicle regardless of gearbox type. This is the case where you hold an MR or HR unrestricted licence.

Heavy Combination Road Ranger Manual

Our heavy combination road ranger truck has a 18-speed overdrive crash/road ranger gearbox. This will require doubling the clutch on both up and down changes of gear as well as matching the revs.

On passing your licence test in this vehicle you will have a heavy combination unrestricted licence.

Helpful Information About HC Truck Licence Holder

If you have a Condition B (Synchromesh) or unrestricted medium rigid or heavy rigid licence, you may want to complete your test in the automatic making it an easier process to obtain your heavy combination truck licence (HC). You will maintain the current condition of your licence.
If you have a Condition A (Automatic) or Condition B (Synchromesh) medium rigid(MR) or heavy rigid (HR) licence and want an HC Driver Licence, you may consider completing your test in our heavy rigid road ranger truck as once you have completed your test in our road ranger manual truck, you will have an unrestricted heavy vehicle licence.
We commence our driver training in the road ranger truck without the trailer learning to drive with the road ranger gearbox prior to learning to drive the heavy combination vehicle if you are looking to obtain an unrestricted licence.
After obtaining your licence in our automatic heavy combination vehicle you may consider doing a refresher lesson in the road ranger truck if you have limited experience with this type of gearbox.
During your truck driving test you will be required to demonstrate the following; (1) Reversing the trailer (2) Unhitching and rehitching the trailer in 12 minutes.
If you’ve held a medium rigid (MR) licence for at least 1 year, the HC Driver Licence is the highest category you can advance to.

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What Can You Drive With A HC Driver's Licence?

When you acquire a Gold Coast HC licence, the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads allows you to drive the following vehicles:

Any heavy vehicle in the HR class
Trucks with more than 8 tonnes GVM and a trailer of more than 9 tonnes GVM
A prime mover weighing more than 8t with a trailer of more than 9t
Tractors having more than 8t GVM and more than 2 axles

Employment Opportunities With Heavy Combination Truck Licence

If you’re a current HC Licence NSW Holder, you can drive larger vehicles for both intrastate and interstate transport.
If you’re a current HC Licence QLD Holder, you can drive Semi-Trailers, Floats, and Low loaders.
HC Truck Licence is also the standard requirement if you want to be part of a freight industry which includes: Linfox, TNT, DHL, and Toll.

How many lessons will I need to get my HC Licence?

Heavy Rigid Road Ranger Manual (Open Licence): 10 to 12 hours of training are normally required to enable you to pass the practical Heavy Vehicle Driving Test with QLD Transport if you have no or limited Road Ranger Gear Box Experience.

Heavy Combination Automatic: 4 to 6 hours of training are normally required to enable you to pass the practical Heavy Vehicle Driving Test with Queensland Transport in this vehicle. The final lesson will be combined with the test ensuring that you are ready to go and would normally be a 1 hr 30min lesson then the test.

Do you have an 18-speed road ranger?

To ensure that you are industry ready all our HC training in conducted in our truck with an 18 Speed Road Ranger gearbox. While being able to do full changes like all the other road ranger boxes the 18 Speed allows us to introduce you to splitting the gears. This is very beneficial when you have a heavy load and and are climbing hills.

HC Licence
Gold Coast

NUMBER OF TRAILERS

GVM

1

GVM

NUMBER OF TRAILERS

1

Heavy Combination Licence

Heavy Combination Truck Licence Minimum Requirements

Licences

Enquire Now

3 Types of HC Licences

Want a truck licence or a licence upgrade?
Get yours here!

Our Heavy Combination Trucks

Heavy Combination Automatic

Heavy Combination Road Ranger Manual

Helpful Information About HC Truck Licence Holder

Frequently Asked Questions

What Can You Drive With A HC Driver's Licence?

Employment Opportunities With Heavy Combination Truck Licence

Licences

Contact Us

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HC Licence Gold Coast

NUMBER OF TRAILERS

GVM

1

GVM

NUMBER OF TRAILERS

1

Heavy Combination Licence

Heavy Combination Truck Licence Minimum Requirements

Licences

Enquire Now

3 Types of HC Licences

Want a truck licence or a licence upgrade? Get yours here!

Our Heavy Combination Trucks

Heavy Combination Automatic

Heavy Combination Road Ranger Manual

Helpful Information About HC Truck Licence Holder

Frequently Asked Questions

What Can You Drive With A HC Driver's Licence?

Employment Opportunities With Heavy Combination Truck Licence

HC Licence
Gold Coast

Want a truck licence or a licence upgrade?
Get yours here!