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 Licence to drive Heavy rigid vehicle- HR

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Looking for training and assessment for a Heavy Rigid Licence in Canberra? Look no further than our trusted truck driving school. Our experienced instructors provide expert guidance and personalized support, helping you to succeed in your truck driving career. Join our Heavy Rigid Licence course today and take the first step towards your exciting new career.

This licence entitles the holder to operate:

  • a rigid motor vehicle with 3 or more axles and a GVM over 8 tonnes

  • an articulated bus with 3 or more axles and a GVM over 8 tonnes

  • a vehicle towing a single trailer with a GVM not over 9 tonnes.

Course Details

  • Have a moderate level of English language.  You may be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy assessment prior to enrolment

  • Be confident in driving a vehicle

  • Have held a current driver’s licence for a minimum of one year (provisional licences are accepted)

  • Be a minimum of 18 years old

  • Pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

The required skills to pass your assessment. 

  • Communicate effectively with others when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle,

  • Carry out pre-operational for the vehicle in the course of work activities.

  • Read and interpret instructions, procedures, information and signs relevant to the driving of a commercial heavy rigid vehicle.

  • Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work,

  • Complete documentation related to the driving of a commercial heavy rigid vehicle,

  • Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol,

  • Work collaboratively with others when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle,

  • Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

  • Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

  • Implement contingency plans for unexpected events when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle,

  • Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when driving a commercial heavy rigid vehicle

  • Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule,

  • Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

  • Apply fatigue management knowledge and techniques,

  • Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others or damage to goods or equipment.

  • Operate and adapt to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures,

  • Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards,

  • Monitor and anticipate traffic hazards and take appropriate action, and

  • Carry out pre-operational of the vehicle in the course of work activities.

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