AgSkilled Funded Truck Licensing

Course Duration

Participants should be aware that the application for funding can take some time before the Department will provide their approval. As they need to review all aspects of the application including the Expression of Interest (EOI) and Letter of Support, to ensure funding is being appropriately allocated. 

All Expressions of Interest will be collected and submitted for funding approval after the conclusion of each week. Applications take approximately one month to process; therefore, training will usually be available 1-2 months after you submit this application.

Once your application has been processed, you will receive an email notification advising you of the next steps to complete.

Licence Class Details

Delivery times for this training program may also depend on the licence class being applied.

MR Medium Rigid

MR vehicles include:

•  - trucks and buses with a GVM more than 8 tonnes and 2 axles
•  - any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM.

To apply for an MR licence, you must:

•  - have held a class C licence (except a learner licence) or equivalent for 1 year or more
•  - pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test
•  - pass an eyesight test
•  - successfully complete the HVCBA component of this training program.

HR Heavy Rigid

HR vehicles include:

•  - trucks and buses with a GVM more than 8 tonnes, and 3 or more axles
•  - any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes GVM
•  - bendy buses. Even though these vehicles are articulated, they’re treated as rigid vehicles.

To apply for an HR licence, you must:

•  - have held a class C licence (except a learner licence) or equivalent for 2 years or more
•  - pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test
•  - pass an eyesight test
•  - successfully complete the HVCBA component of this training program.

HC Heavy Combination

HC vehicles include:

• - articulated vehicles with 3 or more axles
• - heavy rigid vehicle trailer combinations including unladen dolly, with 3 or more axles
• - any towed trailer with a GVM more than 9 tonnes.

To apply for an HC licence, you must:

•  - have held a class MR or HR licence or equivalent for 1 year or more
•  - pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test
•  - pass an eyesight test
•  - successfully complete the HVCBA component of this training program.

MC Multi-Combination

An MC licence is the highest level of licence class. This licence allows you to drive all types of vehicles except motorcycles.

MC vehicles include:

•  - B-doubles
•  - prime mover, low loader dolly and low loader trailer combinations
•  - road trains.

To apply for an MC licence, you must:

•  - have held a class HR or HC licence or equivalent for at least 1 year
•  - pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test
•  - pass an eyesight test
•  - successfully complete the HVCBA component of this training program. If you hold an HR licence, you’ll need to pass an HC assessment before you can start MC training
•  - pass a medical assessment.

Additional Information

Click the following link to see more information about Getting a Heavy Vehicle Licence.

Click the following link to download a PDF document containing further Program Details.

Course Structure

There are two (2) components of the course, consisting of online theory and practical skills.

Online Component

The general heavy vehicle theory covers the non-driving general maintenance components of the program. Whilst the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCVBA) theory covers the driving components of the program and are aligned to the DKT a participant is required to complete when obtaining their Learner Logbook.

This program consists of two (2) main streams relating to the operation of a heavy vehicle, including General Maintenance, as well as an appropriate driving unit.

Practical Component

This course requires you to undergo your heavy vehicle licence training through the HVCBA scheme with a qualified heavy vehicle driving instructor.

You will be provided details to contact your local driving instructor and be required to fulfil the TfNSW licensing requirements.

Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA)

HVCBA is the main way to get a heavy vehicle licence in NSW. It allows an accredited Transport for NSW assessor to determine your ability to drive a heavy vehicle, which will be conducted under a wide range of driving conditions, for you to gain a heavy vehicle licence.

For more information on the HVCBA process, go to: https://raisetraining.com.au/AboutHVCBA

Obtaining Your HV Learner Logbook

It is important that you first obtain a HVCBA Learner Logbook, as your logbook shows your progress in building the skills you need to upgrade to a heavy vehicle licence. You'll need to log your mandatory training and assessment hours to take the final assessment.

Units of Competency

Successfull completion of this training program will lead to the issue of the following Units of Competency

General Maintenance

•  - TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection
•  - TLIB2008 Carry out inspection of trailers
•  - TLIB2001 Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment

Driving

•  - TLILIC2015 Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle, or
•  - TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle, or
•  - TLILIC3017 Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle, or
•  - TLILIC3018 Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle

Licensing Outcome

The outcome of this course will provide successful participants with a heavy vehicle licence that will allow them to operate a heavy vehicle with an automatic or synchromesh gearbox.

Application Requirements

This program is designed for individuals who are required to operate a truck as part of their role and consists of both theory and practical components. 

You must be Smart and Skilled eligible, which requires you to be:
 - no longer at school
 - living or working in NSW
 - an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, humanitarian visa holder or New Zealand citizen.
 - Eligible for relevant heavy vehicle licence class

To participate in this program, individuals will need to have met the eligibility requirements and make an appropriate funding application.

Currently working or seeking to work on-farm in the agricultural plant-growing and livestock industry sectors, or an employer in those industry sectors.

Participants will need to supply a Letter of Support from their employer or partnering organisation to confirm their employment (or intention to work) within the agricultural plant-growing and/or livestock sectors.

Application/Expression of Interest

This is the primary application to be completed by each applicant. You will be required to have the Letter of Support/Endorsement Form available when completing this form (more information on the required Letter of Support is below):
AgSkilled Expression of Interest

If your funding application is approved, you will be advised by email and provided with access details to the online components of the program, including an enrolment form.

Click the following link to download a PDF document containing further Program Details.

Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA)

HVCBA is the main way to get a heavy vehicle licence in NSW. It allows an accredited Transport for NSW assessor to determine your ability to drive a heavy vehicle, which will be conducted under a wide range of driving conditions, for you to gain a heavy vehicle licence.

For more information on the HVCBA process, go to: https://raisetraining.com.au/AboutHVCBA

Additional Information

Click the following link to see more information about Getting a Heavy Vehicle Licence.

Click the following link to download a PDF document containing further Program Details.