How to Choose the Right Trucking Permit in New South Wales

Heavy vehicle driver training is provided by 123 Training Solutions in New South Wales, Australia, for LR, MR, HR, HC, and MC licenses. There is a specific license category for each type of truck driver job. We are regarded as one of the most reputable truck driving schools in the Newcastle, Sydney, and Northern NSW Coast areas.

Which type of commercial driver's license will serve you best?

Are you interested in starting a career in the transportation sector? You need a truck license, but you're not sure which one best fits the jobs you want to do. Do you find yourself in this situation? Don't worry, we've got a handy guide to help you figure out which category of driver's license is the most appropriate for you.

The question "what truck can I drive with my normal car license?" is one that we get asked quite frequently. Let us quickly respond to that question, shall we? If you have a driver's license, you are allowed to operate any vehicle whose gross vehicle mass (GVM) is under 4. 5 tons in weight, and which is only meant to accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers. This includes recreational vehicles such as motorhomes and commercial vans, as well as trailers for boats and caravans. Do you still need a license to operate a heavy vehicle? Read on

First things first, it's essential to have a solid understanding of the different heavy vehicle licenses and the kinds of vehicles that each one allows you to operate. At 123 Training, we provide a total of five different heavy vehicle driver licenses, in addition to a number of courses that lead to nationally recognized Statements of Attainment, which prove that you are proficient in a variety of industry-specific skills.

People who want to drive fuel tankers or other vehicles that carry dangerous goods can take advantage of our Dangerous Goods Licence training as well as our Safe Load Program. Our training is offered in Newcastle at our Mayfield site (MAP), but we can also assist with obtaining a truck license in northern New South Wales at locations including Ballina, Casino, or Lismore.

Now that we have that out of the way, let's take a closer look at the five heavy vehicle truck license courses. This is a pretty long article, so if you want to skip ahead to the part that interests you, all you have to do is click the link below, and the page will automatically scroll to that part.

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LR stands for light rigid.

In most cases, the Light Rigid (LR) license course lasts for a single day and costs $1,150 per student. In order to submit an application for a LR License, you are required to have held a Class C license for at least one full year. Your time spent on your P1 (Red P's) license is the only time that counts; time spent on your Learners license is disregarded.

What exactly is a LR permit?

You are allowed to drive light rigid vehicles as well as all license classes below it, with the exception of motorcycles, if you have a LR license.

What kinds of vehicles can I operate with a LR license?

A light rigid vehicle is a 2-axled truck or bus with a GVM between 4 5 tons, in addition to 8 tons This includes a truck as well as a bus that has more than 12 adult seats in addition to the space for the driver. Towing a trailer with a GVM of no more than 9 tons is permitted to anyone who possesses a valid LR license. You might have an easier time comprehending what that entails if you look at the images that are provided below.

Which types of work require a LR license?

Anyone who operates a minibus or a light commercial vehicle is required by law to possess a LR license. If you have a LR license, you have the ability to work as a delivery driver, a removalist, or the driver of a small courtesy bus. You will be required to take and pass the Bus Driver Authority course in addition to driving a minibus if you intend to transport passengers of any kind. You will learn how to respond appropriately in an emergency situation as well as how to drive safely with other people in the vehicle during the course.

If the loading, unloading, and securing of goods to your vehicle is part of your job, you should think about taking our Load Restraint course as well. This training not only results in the attainment of two Statements of Attainment, but it also provides participants with an introduction to fundamental safety principles that ensure the safe carriage of loads.

How do I go about obtaining a LR License?

The first thing you need to do to get your LR license is to go to the RMS and do well on both the knowledge test for LR and the eyesight test. You can schedule your knowledge test through the RMS website, which allows online booking. If you would like to become familiar with the questions that will be on the knowledge test, we can also send you an email containing some links to useful resources related to the test.

We strongly suggest that you look it over until you are satisfied with the information contained within it. Simply give us a call once you have completed all of the requirements set forth by the RMS, and we will get you scheduled for your practical training. Following the conclusion of the training, you will be expected to participate in the HVCBA Final Competency assessments (FCA), which consists of a final drive that will be video recorded to fulfill an RMS requirement. After earning a passing grade on the FCA, you will be able to submit an application to Service NSW in order to upgrade your license from a C to an LR.

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The Medium Rigid (MR) license course also typically lasts for a single day and costs a total of $1,150 per student. Students must have held a Class C license for at least a year before applying for an MR Licence. This time period does not include the time spent on the Learner Licence.

What exactly is a MR permit?

If you have a license for the MR class of vehicle, you can also drive vehicles in the LR and C classes, which are the classes below it.

What kinds of vehicles can I operate with a license for MR?

A truck or bus with two axles and a gross vehicle mass (GMV) of more than 8 tons is considered an MR vehicle. In addition to that, it enables the holder to pull any vehicle that is covered by a Class LR Licence along with a trailer that has a GVM of no more than 9 tons. You can get a better idea of what an MR vehicle is by looking at the pictures that are provided below. The buses are typically used for public transportation, while the trucks have a slightly higher gross vehicle weight.

Which types of work require a MR license?

You are permitted to drive trucks that are marginally heavier if you have a MR license as opposed to an LR license. If you want to become a bus driver in New South Wales, you will need an MR license because the majority of the buses that are operated by Transport NSW are MR buses. Having said that, the buses known as "slinkys" have an additional axel, and as a result, they are categorized as HR vehicles. If you want to drive public passenger vehicles, you are going to need to finish the Bus Driver Authority training first. MR trucks are frequently used as power-line maintenance trucks with an EWP on the back or as larger delivery trucks outside of the context of busses.

How do I go about obtaining an MR License?

The first few steps required to obtain a MR License are identical to those required to obtain an LR License. To begin, you will be required to demonstrate that you are capable of passing both the RMS knowledge exam and the eyesight exam. Once more, we are happy to provide you with some links to resources that will be of use to you in preparation for the knowledge test. Give us a call once you've completed those steps at the RMS, and we'll be happy to register you for the next available training course that meets your needs. You'll be able to apply to upgrade to a license to operate a medium-sized rigid truck after you've finished all of those steps and demonstrated that you're qualified to do so.

HR stands for heavy rigid.

Heavy Rigid (HR) drivers have the option of taking either an unrestricted (manual or road ranger) or automatic (synchromesh gearbox) license course from our company. In most cases, the unrestricted course lasts for two days and costs $2200 for each participant. The one-day, $1,550 automatic course can be completed in a single day. To be eligible for either option, students need to have held a class C license for at least a year, excluding the amount of time spent on their Learners Permit.

What is a Human Resources license?

If you have a HR license, you are authorized to drive HR vehicles as well as all classes of vehicles below it, including C, LR, and MR vehicles. If you already have a driver's license for a motor vehicle, the most advanced level of license that you can obtain is a HR license.

What kinds of vehicles can I operate with a HR license?

A vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVW) of more than 8 tons and three or more axles is considered a Heavy Rigid truck or bus. Those who possess a HR license are also permitted to pull trailers whose combined weight does not exceed nine tonnes. When looking at the differences between the categories of heavy vehicles, you will notice that an MR is a little bit heavier than an LR, and an HR has more wheels than an MR. To better understand this, kindly refer to the pictures that have been provided below.

Do I need a license to be a road ranger HR?

The single most important thing to be aware of is the fact that it is very challenging to learn how to drive correctly in a road ranger. It's not at all like driving a car with a manual transmission, and if you don't practice, you'll lose the ability to do so in a startlingly short amount of time if you don't. If you do not already have a job that requires you to have an unrestricted license, then it is not in your best interest to get one until you do. Be prepared to invest a significant amount of time and effort into your education if you come to the conclusion that you require an unrestricted license. If you make the decision not to do so but find that you need an unrestricted license at a later time, you have the option of taking a course to remove the B condition, which will remove the restriction that is placed on your license automatically.

What kinds of work need a license in human resources?

There are a great number of jobs available that call for nothing more than an automatic license. Automatic HR trucks are utilized in a wide variety of roles, including those of garbage and skip bin trucks, larger delivery trucks, airport fuel trucks, and many others. If you want to drive a bus, you do not need an unrestricted driver's license because there are no buses with road ranger gearboxes (at least not these days). Take a look at this list of jobs that require a Heavy Rigid license to see some additional examples of careers that will require you to have this license.

How do I become licensed in human resources?

To reiterate, the first step is to achieve a passing score on the HR knowledge test and the eyesight test that are administered at the RMS. Simply send us an email or give us a call, and we will be happy to send you materials that will help you become familiar with the topics that will be on the exam. After you have completed those two, you are free to get in touch with us to schedule your practical training. You are eligible to submit an application to upgrade a Heavy Rigid vehicle license after all of the required assessments have been passed and the required level of competency has been reached.

HC stands for "Heavy Combination."

In the same way that we do with HR, we provide both unrestricted (road ranger) and automatic high-performance driving courses. In comparison to the automatic course, which lasts only one day and costs $1800 per student, the unrestricted higher-level course takes two days and costs $2650. In order to submit an application for a HC of any kind, you will need to demonstrate that you have been in possession of either a MR license or a HR license for at least one year.

Can you explain what a HC license is?

You'll be able to drive HC trucks and all classes of vehicles below it with a HC license, including C, LR, MR, and HR vehicles, among others. Having said that, if you hold an unrestricted HR or HC license, you are the only person who is allowed to drive a road ranger HR.

Do you have a curious nature? We have an entire page devoted to answering any and all questions you may have regarding the acquisition of a HC license.

What kinds of vehicles can I operate with a HC license?

A vehicle that is articulated and has three or more axels is referred to as a HC truck. This includes a prime mover that is pulling a single semi-trailer as well as any heavy rigid vehicle that is pulling a trailer that has a GVM of more than nine (9) tonnes. To put it another way, the truck is equipped with a pivot joint, which enables the vehicle to make tighter turns. For a clearer picture, kindly refer to the illustrations that are provided below.

Do I need a highway compatriot road ranger license?

It is very challenging to learn how to drive correctly in a road ranger, so we recommend that you only get an unrestricted license if it is absolutely necessary for you to do so. We would deeply regret it if you were to squander your time and resources on something that you do not require, only for you to quickly forget how to use it. In the event that you continue to have questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us so that we can discuss the available choices with our staff. It is also important to keep in mind that the truck we use for HC automatic training is a proper semi-trailer, whereas our road ranger is a prime mover with a pig trailer. It makes perfect sense to complete your training in the same kind of truck that you will be allowed to operate once you get your heavy-duty license. As a result, we frequently suggest that you get an automatic HC license, and then after that, you should take the Condition B Removal course in our HR road ranger. By completing the B Condition Removal course, you will be able to remove the restriction against operating an automatic or synchromesh transmission from all of your licenses, including HR, HC, and MC. If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to give us a call at any time.

Which professions call for a HC license?

HC trucks travel the length and breadth of the country transporting goods, typically on behalf of large businesses such as Woolworths, Coles, and Toll. It is possible to operate fuel tankers with one trailer if you are in possession of both a heavy-vehicle (HC) license and a Dangerous Goods (DG) license; however, you must be in possession of a special limited permit (SLP) in order to enter and exit fuel terminals in order to refuel the tanker. Since prime movers are equipped with sleeping cabins, these vehicles are ideal for long-distance and interstate journeys, during which the driver is required to make frequent stops for breaks. You might also be interested in taking the Driver Fatigue Management and Work Diary classes if you want to become a long-haul driver. Both of these classes are offered online.

How to Apply for a HC License

Before you can even start the application process for the HC upgrade, you need to have held either an MR or HR license for at least a year. If you do not currently hold an MR or HR license, please give us a call so that we may arrange to get you started on the path toward obtaining one. This will allow you to upgrade to a higher-level license in one year's time. You are required to pass the HC knowledge test as well as the eyesight test at the RMS if you have had your license for a year. If you get in touch with us, we'll be happy to send you study materials to help you get ready for the test. After you have completed all of the requirements set forth by the RMS, you will be able to make an appointment with us to finish off your practical training. You'll be able to submit an application to upgrade your license to MC once you've finished all of those steps and earned passing scores on the tests. Following that, you will be able to upgrade to a HC license.

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The Multi-combination (MC) license class is the most advanced one for heavy vehicles. Depending on the type of driver's license you already possess, we at 123 Training provide two different ways for you to upgrade to a motorcycle class license. It takes two days and costs $3,700 per student to complete the MC training course if you already have a HR license. The upgrade course from a helicopter pilot license to a motorcycle pilot license lasts one day and costs $1950.

What exactly is an MC license?

If you have a license for MC trucks, you can also drive any of the classes of vehicles that fall below it, including C, LR, MR, HR, and HC vehicles. You will be able to operate a standard 18-speed road ranger if you have an unrestricted HC or HR license because your MC license will also be unrestricted under these circumstances. If you have a condition B on your driver's license, the only types of trucks you are allowed to operate are automatic or synchromesh HR, HC, and MC.

What kinds of vehicles can I operate with a motorcycle permit?

A B-double, also known as a prime mover, low loader dolly, and low loader trailer combination, as well as a road train, is referred to as an MC truck. Its transmission can either be automatic or synchromesh. To put it another way, an MC is a heavy-duty truck that can pull multiple trailers. For a clearer picture, please see the illustration that follows.

Which types of work require a motorcycle endorsement?

In the same way that HC trucks do, MC vehicles transport cargo over very long distances. An MC license is essential if you want to work in a field that requires you to operate road trains such as cattle trucks. You might be required to take the Fatigue Management and Work Diary Course if you want to become a long-haul driver, or you might be interested in taking it on your own initiative. If you have any questions or would like to register for either of these courses, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

How to obtain a motorcycle-class license

You must have held either a HR Licence or a HC Licence for a minimum of one year before you can submit an application to upgrade your license to MC. Any time spent on a P2 (Green P's) HR license is counted, but you cannot practice driving a MC vehicle or upgrade to an MC license until you hold a full class HR or HC license. Any time spent on a P2 (Green P's) HR license is counted. Please give us a call if you do not already possess a HR or HC license so that we may determine which course of action is most appropriate for you. If you have either of those licenses, the first thing you need to do to upgrade it is to go to the RMS and get your knowledge test and your eyesight test done there. When you have completed those two steps, give us a call so that we can enroll you in the next available practical training program that meets your needs. You'll be able to submit an application to upgrade your license to MC once you've finished all of those steps and earned passing scores on the tests.

Statement of Completion of the Course

Do you want to give yourself an advantage over other applicants when you submit your resume for jobs in the transportation industry? Having a Statement of Attainments will set you apart from the other candidates who are qualified for the position. A student receives a document called a Statement of Attainment once they have completed a unit of study within the context of an accredited course. At 123 Training, we provide a total of four Statement of Attainment courses that are connected to the operation of trucks and buses. Please read on for a concise explanation of each, and don't be afraid to give us a call if you have any further inquiries. Please refer to our Statement of Attainment Frequently Asked Questions page for further details.

Security for the Load

The course on load security is designed for drivers working in the transportation industry who are responsible for loading, unloading, and securing goods prior to transportation. The training provides an overview of the fundamental procedures that must be adhered to in order to ensure the safe transportation of loads. You will receive the certificates TLIA1001 Secure Cargo and TLID2004 Load and unload goods/cargo upon successful completion of the training course.

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The Driver Fatigue Management course is designed for drivers who operate truck and trailer combinations with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 12 GVM as well as busses with a capacity of 12 seats. Additionally, it enables drivers of heavy vehicles to increase the number of hours they can spend behind the wheel in a 24-hour period, from 12 to 14. This course will teach you how to implement efficient strategies for managing fatigue in order to minimize the negative effects of fatigue on the job. You will receive the TLIF0005 Apply a Fatigue Management System certificate once you have successfully completed the training.

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Those who are in charge of managing and supervising the scheduling of employees and drivers are the target audience for the Schedular Fatigue Management course. You will receive the TLIF0006 Administer a Fatigue Risk Management System certificate once you have finished the training with a passing grade.

Responsibility Ranks and Rankings

In 2018, an amendment was made to the legislation governing the chain of responsibility, which placed an obligation on every participant in the heavy vehicle transport supply chain to ensure compliance with the HVNL. The Chain of Responsibility training provides an overview of the new legislation, details the CoR provisions included in the HVNL as well as the CoR requirements, and teaches participants how to recognize and report violations of the Chain of Responsibility. CoR 1 is directed at general staff and leads to the completion of the Chain of Responsibility task TLIF0009, which reads "Ensure the safety of transport activities." CoR 2 is an extension of CoR 1 that is aimed at supervisors and middle managers, which results in both TLIF0009 and TLIF0014 - Monitor the safety of transport activities (Chain of Responsibility). CoR 2 is an extension of CoR 1, which is aimed at supervisors and middle managers.