Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence Upgrade
Locations: Australian Capital Territory and Queanbeyan, NSW.
An HR licence entitles you to drive the following types of Heavy Rigid Vehicles:
- a rigid motor vehicle with 3 or more axles and a GVM over 8 tonnes.
- an articulated bus with 3 or more axles and a GVM over 8 tonnes.
- a vehicle towing a single trailer with a GVM not over 9 tonnes.
Before applying or starting Heavy Rigid (HR) driver training, you must meet the following requirements:
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Hold a C class (car) full or provisional licence for at least 24 months
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Be a minimum of 19 years old
- Must pass the Heavy Rigid Vehicle Knowledge test.
- Be medically fit to drive heavy vehicles, including completing a Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment (CDHA).
Step 1: Pass the HV Knowledge Test & Complete your CDHA
You must pass the Heavy Rigid Vehicle Knowledge Test to be eligible for the HR licence class – It is valid for 2 years.
If you’ve previously passed this test and still hold a valid certificate, you do not need to retake it.- You must be completed and passed a Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment (CDHA) – It is valid for 6 months.
Step 2: Complete HR Driver Training & Practical Assessment
Undertake and pass a practical driving assessment in a Heavy Rigid Vehicle.
The assessment must be conducted by an approved training provider, such as Smartto Driving Academy (SDA).
Practical Driving Assessment Certificate is valid for 3 months.
Step 3: Apply for Your Licence Upgrade
Once you have successfully passed your Practical Driving Assessment, follow the steps below to complete your licence upgrade:
Visit an Access Canberra Service Centre Bring the following documents with you:
Your ACT driver licence
Your Heavy Rigid Vehicle Knowledge Test certificate.
Your Practical Driving Assessment Certificate [issued by a training provider such as Smartto Driving Academy(SDA)], and must be issued within the last 3 months.
A completed and passed a Commercial Driver’s Health Assessment (CDHA).
Please note: The CDHA is mandatory for MR, HR, HC, and MC licences, and must be valid within the last 6 months. If you have already submitted a valid CDHA to Access Canberra within the last 6 months, you are not required to complete another assessment.
Fees and Packages
Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence Upgrade
Please Note: SDA provides a training and assessment vehicle equipped with a Synchromesh Gearbox (“B” Condition). This enables students to obtain a “B” condition licence, which qualifies them to operate heavy vehicles fitted with a synchromesh manual transmission and Automatic.Service | Your Own Vehicle | Our SDA Vehicle |
2 hours Driver Training | $450 | $480 |
1 hour and 30 minutes Assessment Only | $480 | $520 |
* P.S. Kindly ensure the Lesson fee is paid in full (via cash or online transfer) before the lesson begins. | ||
One Day Training Course (Total: 8 Hours – includes 2-HoursPre-Eligibility Check Lesson, prior 3 working days)
Includes:
2 hours Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson (Must be completed at least prior 3 working days before the One Day Course BOOKING, with 2 clear working days in between, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays).
4 hours and 30 minutes Training (includes 30-minute break).
1 hour and 30 minutes Final Practical Driving Assessment.
One Day Training Pricing Breakdown | Your Own Vehicle | Our SDA Vehicle |
2-Hours Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson (prior 3 working days)
Day 1 – 6hours 4 hours and 30 minutes Training (includes 30-minute break)
1 hour and 30 minutes final Practical Driving assessment
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$450
$900
$480
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$480
$960
$520 |
Subtotal
Discount Applied
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$1830
-$130 |
$1960
-$160 |
Total to Pay (8 Course Hours)
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$1700 |
$1800 |
* Payment Terms: Kindly ensure the $480 Pre-Eligibility Check Lesson(2hours) fee is paid in full (via cash or online transfer) before the lesson begins. The remaining course fee is only payable if the student is assessed as ready to proceed with the One Day Training Course and Full payment must be made at time of booking. If additional preparation is needed, further training may be recommended before continuing. * If a student cannot complete the One day Training course within the allocated Training hours, additional lessons will be charged.
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Important Notes for One Day Training Course:
1) The 2-HoursPre-Eligibility Check Lesson must be completed at least prior 3 working days before the One Day Training course booking, with 2 clear working days in between, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
2) The One Day Training Course is only recommended after completing a minimum of 2 or 4 hours of initial training. This lesson helps determine if the student is ready for the One Day Training Course or requires additional preparation.
3) If a student cannot complete the course within the allocated course hours, additional lessons will be required. In such cases, students must pay the 2-Hours rate for each additional 2-Hours session, on top of the One Day Training Course package price.
Before making a booking, please ensure that you meet all licence class prerequisites.
Cancellations:
1) Cancellations made less than 7days prior to the training start date are NOT eligible for a refund, you can reschedule prior to 7 days without cancellation.
2) Failure to attend the training on the scheduled day will also result in NO refund.
Rebooking in Exceptional Circumstances:
1) In the event of genuine emergencies or medical reasons, a rebooking may be offered at our sole discretion, provided:
a) A valid medical certificate is supplied
b) It is presented before or on the day of the absence
Rescheduling:
We understand that circumstances can change. To avoid penalties, we strongly recommend contacting us as early as possible, preferably 7 days prior to your scheduled Training session.
General Advice:
We strongly recommend notifying us at least 7 days prior if you are unable to attend your scheduled training. Early communication helps us better accommodate your needs.
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