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Heavy Rigid Licence Training in Canberra

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.

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HR Licence Course Overview

Our HR course covers all essential heavy‑rigid driving skills, preparing you for ACT licensing and real‑world truck operation.

What is an HR Licence?

An HR licence allows you to drive:

  • Rigid trucks with three or more axles

  • Large buses

  • Heavy commercial vehicles

  • Automatic or synchromesh HR vehicles

Course Duration

  • One‑day HR course

  • Training: up to 4 hours

  • Assessment: ~1.5 hours

  • ACT‑approved assessors

Course Fee

  • $1,280 total

  • Extra training: $175/hr(optional)

  • Reassessment: $350

What You’ll Learn

  • Our HR training covers all essential skills required to safely operate a HEAVY Rigid vehicle:

  • HR vehicle controls & safety systems

  • Low‑speed manoeuvring

  • Turning, lane positioning & bus‑style handling

  • Heavy vehicle hazard awareness

  • Passenger safety considerations (Bus Training )

  •  Road rules for HR vehicles

  • Practical assessment to demonstrate competency

Entry Requirements

  • Hold your C‑class licence for 24 months

  • Knowledge Test: Complete the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test at the Road Ready Centre (https://www.roadreadycentre.com.au) 

  • Book Training:

  • After passing your test, book online or call us

  • Training & Assessment: Practical HR training + competency assessment → ACT HR Certificate

  • Licence Upgrade: Take your certificate to Access Canberra for immediate upgrade

Assessment 

  • This course includes a practical driving assessment aligned with the State Government’s heavy vehicle licensing requirements.

  • If you are assessed as ‘Not Yet Competent’, you will be required to: book a separate individual assessment at a later date

  • Pay the applicable reassessment fee

Why Choose Safe Wheelz?

  • Professional HR assessors

  • One‑day completion

  • High pass rate

  • Clear, structured delivery

Booking & Availability

  • Safe Wheelz offers HR training 7 days a week, subject to vehicle availability. Sessions can be arranged to suit your schedule.

  • Fast, simple, and fully ACT‑compliant.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Cancellations made less than 7 days before the course start date are not eligible for a refund. A $200 administration fee applies to all cancellations.

  • Failure to attend training on the scheduled day will result in no refund.

  • At our sole discretion, we may offer to rebook you into a later course if you provide a valid medical certificate or if your circumstances are considered reasonable and acceptable.

Required Skills to Pass Your HR Assessment

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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