If you are looking to embark on a career as a semi-trailer driver, you will need to hold a HC licence. This licence class covers vehicles including prime movers, pig trailers, floats, low loaders and truck and dogs. The HC licence class is required for a number of careers including tanker driver, road construction/quarry driver, refrigerated transport, container transport, heavy general freight, bulk garden supplies and more. The RMS specifies that a HC licence must be held to operate the following:

Articulated vehicles with three or more axles
Heavy rigid vehicle trailer combinations including unladen dolly, with three or more axles
Any towed trailer with a GVM greater than nine tonnes

Many people prefer to obtain their HC licence before moving on to the MC licence, as it will provide them with valuable experience and an understanding of what it is like to drive with a single trailer. You will gain the confidence, safety knowledge and skills necessary for the MC licence upgrade in future, and it will also be beneficial for your insurance policy. Many employers will also look upon a HC licence favourably.

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REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN HC LICENCE

In order to apply for your HC licence, you must satisfy the following criteria:

You must have held a MR, HR licence (open or P class) for a minimum of 12 months
You must pass the RMS driver knowledge test
You must pass the on-road HC practical test at Gru Driving School
You must pass the competency assessment at Gru Driving School
NOTE: If you have any medical conditions on your licence, you must bring a medical certificate to accompany the class of licence you are applying for.

If you have held an HR or HC licence for a period of 12 months or more, you may be eligible to obtain a MC (multi combination) truck licence. MC vehicles are those which tow more than 1 trailer.

Once you have met the above criteria and determined whether you would like to apply for a HC or MC licence, you are now ready to book a session with GRU Driving School. Our training courses are conducted by highly qualified instructors and assessors, all of whom speak Hindi Punjabi, Sri Lankan and English. We provide a comprehensive training service which is focussed on key competencies and safety. Our aim is to provide students with the fundamental skills and knowledge required to operate multi combination vehicles in a safe manner in a variety of conditions.

Our training facility is based in Prestons, NSW and we service surroundings suburbs including Lurnea, Horningsea Park, Hoxton Park, Glenfield, Macquarie Links, Casula and the Greater Sydney region. We are conveniently located and operate 7 days a week to accommodate your busy schedule.

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OUR HEAVY COMBINATION TRAINING COURSE

Our truck driving courses is intensive, and you will be trained one-on-one by one of our friendly instructors. We will teach you how to start, steer, manoeuvre and stop MC vehicles in addition to highlighting safety and practicing some defensive driving techniques.

FASTENING

Another key element of our course is a component on fastening. Multi combination vehicles carry heavy loads which are prone to shifting. We will discuss the best ways to safely load your vehicle, as well as the best restraint methods to keep your load secure. We will also take you through the coupling and un-coupling procedures, so that you have a complete understanding of how to operate your MC vehicle and keep both yourself and the public safe.

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GRU Driving School offers HC courses 7 days a week. We will provide you with the behind-the-wheel training you need to succeed in a career as a HC operator. We have courses ranging from single day through to multi day, in addition to tailor made programs for students seeking to brush up on specific skills. Professional, safety minded HC training is where all great truck drivers start. Contact us today to book your training or assessment session.

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