Heavy Rigid (HR) Truck Licence Training Wollongong
Get your HR truck licence with local, Transport for NSW compliant training at our Unanderra depot. Choose our rapid 1-Day Automatic program ($1,500) or step up to an Unrestricted Road Ranger Constant-Mesh qualification ($2,000) to maximize your commercial transport career.
Choose Your Gearbox Pathway: Auto vs. Unrestricted Road Ranger
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1-Day Automatic/Synchromesh Package ($1,500): Run through an intensive single-day module (7:00 am to 4:00 pm, available Monday to Sunday) to legally operate modern fleet logistics trucks, city transit buses, and standard heavy rigid configurations.
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2-Day Unrestricted Road Ranger Course ($2,000): Master the art of double-clutching and constant-mesh gearboxes (available Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm). This elite qualification leaves your licence completely unrestricted, opening the door to heavy civil construction tippers and mining-support fleets.
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Integrated HVCBA Assessment: Both pathways bypass the stressful wait times of a standard Transport for NSW road test. Complete your training and final evaluation directly with our accredited assessors at our Unanderra base.
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
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To apply you need: a learner logbook from Service NSW after the successful completion of the Driver Knowledge Test
- pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test
- pass an eyesight test
- successfully complete the HVCBA or pass a heavy vehicle driving test.
- Auto – $1500 – Available Mon-Sun (1 day – 7.00am to 4.00pm)
- Road Ranger Constant Mesh – $2000 – Available Mon-Fri (2 days – 7.00am to 3.00pm)
Minimum requirements:
- Applicants must hold a green provisional licence.
- Applicants must have held an Australian car licence for at least 2 years.
- This does not include a learner driver licence.
- All students must pass a language, literacy & numeracy assessment (LLN)
For all classes of licence training undertaken with All Onsite Training & Assessment, you will be required to follow the steps, outlined below, to obtain your heavy vehicle licences:
- Study for the class of licence you wish to obtain.
- Pass the knowledge test at the Transport NSW.
- For your MR, HR and HC licence you should obtain the competency based assessment books from the Transport NSW.
- Contact us here at All Onsite Training and Assessment to make a booking.
- Once you have been deemed competent, return to the Transport NSW to have your photo licence processed.
Training/assessment can be conducted at AOTA Training Facility – 275a Princess Highway, Unanderra NSW
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If your heavy vehicle licence has a condition “B” restriction, you’re limited to driving vehicles with automatic or synchromesh gearboxes.
Q: What is the difference between an Automatic and a Road Ranger HR truck licence in NSW?
A: Training in an automatic or synchromesh vehicle places a ‘B Condition’ restriction on your heavy vehicle licence, limiting you to those specific transmissions. Completing your HR training with AOTA in a non-synchromesh Road Ranger vehicle gives you an unrestricted qualification, certifying you to drive any heavy rigid vehicle setup across Australia.
Q: What are the exact prerequisites to apply for an HR licence upgrade?
A: You must have held a provisional or unrestricted Class C Australian car licence (excluding learner permits) for a minimum of 2 years. Before booking your practical block with AOTA, you will need to complete the Heavy Vehicle Driver Knowledge Test and an eyesight test at a Service NSW centre to obtain your HVCBA learner logbook.
Q: Do you offer corporate group bookings for construction or concrete fleet companies?
A: Yes. AOTA coordinates custom corporate team training packages. We can handle multiple drivers simultaneously at our Unanderra training pad or set up structured licensing paths to upskill your active workforce efficiently, minimising company downtime.