Heavy Combination Licence
Heavy Combination Licence
Course designed to train drivers for skills and practical driving in the category of heavy combination.
Objectives:
This course is designed to train drivers to a competent standard, which will enable them to pass the relevant VicRoads testing criteria, skills and practical driving in the category of Heavy combination.
Entry Requirements:
Drivers participating in this course must have held a Current MR or HR Licence for a minimum period of 12 months.
Duration:
TDT offers a course duration of 12 hours, which includes Training and Testing using a non-synchromesh gearbox (18 speed Road Ranger). TDT also offer 1 Day Courses using an Auto Shift gearbox.
Hourly training is also available upon request.
Course Content: Theory and Practical
Theory
- Road Law General
- Driving tips
Practical:
- Pre-operational checks
- Lane Management
- Braking distance
- Forward offset manoeuvres
- Gear Selection
- Turns
- Reversing
- Fuel efficiency/economy driving
- Itersections/Roundabouts
- Observation
- 90-degree turns
- System of Vehicle Control
- Following distance
- Uncoupling - Coupling
- Correct use of accessories
- Highway driving
- Tracking / Cornering / Braking
- Maintaining safe speed / gap
Resources:
- Freightliner Argosy, 550 HP Cat, 18 speed Road Ranger
- Freightliner Argosy, 550 HP Detroit, 18 speed Auto Shift
- Kenworth 404, 550 HP Cat, 18 speed Road Ranger gearbox
Assessment:
- Drive Assessment
- Skills Assessment (Reverse & Coupling)
Ratio:
Student/Instructor Ratio 1:1
Special Conditions:
Applicants on Prescribed Medication or with a Medical Condition may require medical Clearance from VicRoads prior to commencement.
Interstate Licences must be changed over to a Victorian Licence before any Training or Assessment may be undertaken.
Applicants with an Overseas Licence must have written approval from VicRoads stating licence category eligible.
Clearance from VicRoads may be required before any Training or Assessment may commence.
*VicRoads criteria will not allow training on international licences.
To contact TDT Training Australia about Heavy Combination Licence use Get a quote.
Objectives:
This course is designed to train drivers to a competent standard, which will enable them to pass the relevant VicRoads testing criteria, skills and practical driving in the category of Heavy combination.
Entry Requirements:
Drivers participating in this course must have held a Current MR or HR Licence for a minimum period of 12 months.
Duration:
TDT offers a course duration of 12 hours, which includes Training and Testing using a non-synchromesh gearbox (18 speed Road Ranger). TDT also offer 1 Day Courses using an Auto Shift gearbox.
Hourly training is also available upon request.
Course Content: Theory and Practical
Theory
- Road Law General
- Driving tips
Practical:
- Pre-operational checks
- Lane Management
- Braking distance
- Forward offset manoeuvres
- Gear Selection
- Turns
- Reversing
- Fuel efficiency/economy driving
- Itersections/Roundabouts
- Observation
- 90-degree turns
- System of Vehicle Control
- Following distance
- Uncoupling - Coupling
- Correct use of accessories
- Highway driving
- Tracking / Cornering / Braking
- Maintaining safe speed / gap
Resources:
- Freightliner Argosy, 550 HP Cat, 18 speed Road Ranger
- Freightliner Argosy, 550 HP Detroit, 18 speed Auto Shift
- Kenworth 404, 550 HP Cat, 18 speed Road Ranger gearbox
Assessment:
- Drive Assessment
- Skills Assessment (Reverse & Coupling)
Ratio:
Student/Instructor Ratio 1:1
Special Conditions:
Applicants on Prescribed Medication or with a Medical Condition may require medical Clearance from VicRoads prior to commencement.
Interstate Licences must be changed over to a Victorian Licence before any Training or Assessment may be undertaken.
Applicants with an Overseas Licence must have written approval from VicRoads stating licence category eligible.
Clearance from VicRoads may be required before any Training or Assessment may commence.
*VicRoads criteria will not allow training on international licences.
To contact TDT Training Australia about Heavy Combination Licence use Get a quote.
TDT Training Australia prepares drivers for Heavy Combination licence testing through theory and practical driving instruction. Each course has a one-to-one student-to-instructor ratio, giving drivers individual instruction. For a quote, share your current licence class and how long you have held it, whether you prefer Road Ranger or Auto Shift training, and any VicRoads clearance or Victorian licence-transfer needs.
- 12-hour course includes training and testing in a non-synchromesh 18-speed Road Ranger
- Training vehicles include Freightliner Argosy and Kenworth 404 models, with 550 HP engines
- Hourly training available on request
- Current MR or HR licence required for at least 12 months
- Drive and skills assessments cover reversing and coupling
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