
Unit of Competency:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/TLILIC2015
Cost: $970.00
Weekends extra $300.00
Course Information:
The Medium Rigid course is conducted under Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) guidelines on a one on one basis. The Training and Assessment given in this situation will allow you to develop your knowledge and skills of driving a Medium Rigid Vehicle and eventually gain a Medium Rigid Licence. The training is customised to suit the requirements and needs of the client.
Ratio:
Student/Instructor Ratio 1:1
Requirements To Obtain A Medium Rigid Licence
You can apply for a MEDIUM RIGID (MR) licence when you have held a car driver licence for 12 months.When you are learning to drive a truck or bus, you must always display DRIVER UNDER INSTRUCTION plates at the front and back of the vehicle.
To get a heavy vehicle licence for the first time, you must produce your driver licence as evidence of identity and a secondary evidence document (e.g. a current Medicare Card, credit or account card issued by a bank, building society or credit union).
VICTORIAN LICENCE HOLDERS (What you need to do)
- Go to VicRoads and purchase the Bus & Truck Drivers’ Handbook and study it, as this is what your knowledge assessment will be based on. Your knowledge test will be conducted at INTRAIN ASSESSOR.
- Contact us and book in for your driver training and assessment, a deposit is required at the time of booking.
- An eyesight check where you will be required to read a standard eye chart
- Successfully completed your knowledge test.
- An on-road driving assessment
- An off-road skills assessment (reversing)
- You must pass a driving test in a vehicle of the category of licence you require.
- Once you have successfully completed you will be given a copy of your results.The assessment officer will also give you verbal feedback on your driving performance. When you pass your test with an Intrain Assessor, you will be issued with a Vic Roads Certificate of Competence.
- You will need to take the certificate to your nearest Customer Service Centre to get your licence. (See accredited training & Non Accredited training below)
- Course Prices/times do NOT Guarantee a Licence.
Special Conditions:
- Applicants who are on Medication or with a Medical Condition may require a medical Clearance from VicRoads prior to commencement.
- 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 (except NZ).
NSW LICENCE HOLDERS (What you need to do)
- The RTA Roads & Traffic Authority is now known as RMS – Roads & Maritime Services
- You can practice the Heavy vehicle knowledge test on the RMS website as many times as you like (see following link) http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/tests/driverknowledgetest/demonstrationdriverknowledgetest/index.html
- When you are confident with your practice results go to the RMS (no need to book in) and undertake the knowledge test. You need to complete the test at least 4 days prior to booking in the training.
- Once you have successfully completed the Knowledge test(Service NSW will issue you a guide to heavy vehicle competency based assessment guide book (read this book prior to the course) and a heavy vehicle competency based assessment LEARNER LOG BOOK
- You will need to provide RMS with: ➢Your current Drivers Licence & Payment for the knowledge test. ➢Once you have passed your knowledge test, you will be required to undertake a vision test (If you wear glasses ensure you take them along). ➢On successful completion you will be required to purchase the “HVCBA Learner Logbook” & “A Guide to HVCBA”.
- Contact our office and book in for your Driver Training & Assessment, a deposit is required at the time of booking.
ON THE TRAINING DAY AT( INTRAIN ASSESSOR) Bring with you;
- The guide to heavy vehicle competency based assessment guide book (Issued by Service NSW) and a heavy vehicle competency based assessment learner logbook (issued by Service NSW)
- The Guide outlines the requirements to pass the assessments as well as the tasks you need to perform to complete each criteria.
- A Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Learner’s Log Book.
- The logbook is the official record of your progress.
- Either pass an RMS driving test or undertake HVCBA. (See Accredited training & Non Accredited training below)
- Course Prices/times do NOT Guarantee a Licence.
ACCREDITED TRAINING
OPTION 1
A Heavy Vehicle Licence upgrade in conjunction with a Nationally Recognised Qualification obtained from this course will be achieved by:
- A non-refundable Enrolment Fee
- Obtaining a Unique Student Identifier Number (USI)
- To upgrade your licence complete the following
- VICROADS/RMS
- Additional Summative Theory Assessment
- The issuing of a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment
- Your Qualification recorded against your USI with Unique Student Identifier Registry
NON ACCREDITED TRAINING
OPTION 2
A Heavy Vehicle Licence upgrade without a Nationally Recognised Qualification obtained from this course will be achieved by the RTO:
- Completing the required VICROADS/RMS paperwork and course content (see below) to upgrade your Licence
PLEASE NOTE
- If at a later date you require the Qualification offered in Option 1 it will be at an additional cost based on the current costing at the time of application and additional course time.
Duration:
1 Day(depending on experience)
NOTE:
- Timeline quoted above is a guide only.
- Hourly training is also available upon request
Synchromesh Transmission Vehicles

Course Content:
- Theory & Practical
Theory:
- Road Law General
- Driving Tips
- VicRoads Theory Test
Practical:
- Pre-operational checks
- 90-degree turns
- Reversing
- Observation
- Braking distance
- Following distance
- Turns
- Highway driving
- Intersections/Roundabouts
- Lane Management
- Gear Selection
- System of vehicle control
- Maintaining safe speed/safe gap
- Correct use of accessories
- Cabin Inspection
- Load Restraint
Assessment:
- Theory Test
- Drive Assessment
- Skills Assessment (Reverse Test, Cabin Inspection, Vehicle Inspection & Load Restraint)

Intrain Assessors
Albury, Wodonga & Shepparton