HR Truck Licence Perth -
TLIC3004 Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle
from $1,190
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Course Overview
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive a heavy rigid vehicle safely in compliance with relevant state/territory road and traffic authority licence requirements and regulations including road rules for heavy rigid vehicles.
Statement of Attainment
On successful completion of the requirements of the Unit of Competency, students are issued with a Statement of Attainment.
You must complete the Unit of Competency and be issued with the Statement of Attainment before you can attempt the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA).
Department of Transport (DOT) Pre-Requisites
Must hold:
• Car (C class) licence for at least 2 years, OR
• Light rigid (LR) licence for at least 1 year, OR
• Medium Rigid (MR) licence for at least 1 year
HR Licence allows you to drive: Heavy Rigid vehicles – more than 8 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (no axle limit) +/- trailer (max 9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass). Open new possibilities with an HR Driving Licence to drive Heavy Vehicles with 3 or more axles and a GVM of 8000 kg.
For more information regarding this unit, please visit training.gov.au – TLIC3004
Choose Your HR Licence Type
Three options to match your needs and career goals
HR-A Automatic
Automatic Transmission Only
$1,190
Allows you to drive:
HR Automatic Vehicles only
Self-paced learning
7 hours
Theory assessment (own time)
3 hours
Face to face training and assessment (VET)
3.5 hours
Department of Transport Test (PDA)
30 minutes - ON-SITE
HR-B Manual
Manual/ Synchromesh
$1,290
Allows you to drive:
Vehicles with synchromesh gearboxes (single clutch) OR automatic gearboxes only
Self-paced learning
7 hours
Theory assessment (own time)
3 hours
Face to face training and assessment (VET)
4.5 hours
Department of Transport Test (PDA)
30 minutes - ON-SITE
HR-Open (Road Ranger)
Road Ranger – Full Open Licence
$1,290
Allows you to drive:
Vehicles with Road Ranger gearbox (double clutch) using double-clutching technique for smooth gear changing. Drive ANY gearbox type.
Self-paced learning
7 hours
Theory assessment (own time)
3 hours
Face to face training and assessment (VET)
4.5 hours
Department of Transport Test (PDA)
30 minutes - ON-SITE
All HR Assessments Conducted ON-SITE with DOT Approved Assessors
• Upon completion, we provide you with a Statement of Attainment and other documents
• Take your documents to the WA Department of Transport DOT Licensing Centre
• The Department of Transport then issues your licence
NOTE: If you hold an interstate or international licence, please contact the Department of Transport before enrolling to obtain a Learners' Permit or transfer your licence to a WA licence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our HR licence training
Do I need to book a separate DoT assessment?
▼No! This is what makes us different. All our assessments are conducted ON-SITE with Department of Transport approved assessors. You train and test in the same location - no separate appointments, no waiting weeks for DOT availability. This is our biggest advantage over traditional training providers.
What are the pre-requisites for HR Licence training?
▼You must hold a Car (C class) licence for at least 2 years, OR a Light rigid (LR) vehicle licence for at least 1 year, OR a Medium Rigid (MR) vehicle licence for at least 1 year. These are the DOT requirements before you can enrol in HR training.
What's the difference between HR-A, HR-B and HR-open?
▼HR-A (Automatic) allows you to drive HR Automatic Vehicles only - easiest to learn. HR-B (Manual/Synchromesh) allows you to drive vehicles with synchromesh gearboxes (single clutch) OR automatic gearboxes - most versatile and popular choice. HR-Open (Road Ranger) allows you to drive vehicles with Road Ranger gearbox (double clutch) using double-clutching technique - you can drive ANY gearbox type with this licence.
What is TLIC3004 and why is it important?
▼TLIC3004 is the unit of competency 'Drive Heavy Rigid Vehicle'. This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to drive a heavy rigid vehicle safely in compliance with state/territory road and traffic authority licence requirements. Upon successful completion, you receive a Statement of Attainment which you must have before attempting the Practical Driving Assessment (PDA).
How long does the course take?
▼The training includes: 7 hours of self-paced learning (online theory at your own pace), 3 hours of theory assessment (own time), 3.5 to 7.5 hours of face-to-face training & assessment depending on your chosen package (HR-A: 3.5hrs, HR-B: 4.5hrs, HR-Open: 7.5hrs), plus a 30-minute Department of Transport Practical Driving Assessment (PDA) conducted ON-SITE.
What vehicles can I drive with an HR licence?
▼An HR licence allows you to drive Heavy Rigid vehicles - more than 8 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (no axle limit) plus or minus a trailer with a maximum of 9 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass. This includes Heavy Vehicles with 3 or more axles and a GVM of 8000 kg.
What happens after I complete the course?
▼Upon completion, we provide you with a Statement of Attainment and other documents. You take these documents to the WA Department of Transport DOT Licensing Centre, and the Department of Transport then issues your licence.
Do you accept interstate or international licence?
▼If you hold an interstate or international licence, please contact the Department of Transport to obtain either a Learners' Permit or transfer your interstate licence to a WA licence before enrolling in our training program.
What if I don't pass the PDA on my first attempt?
▼While we have a high first-time pass rate, if you don't pass on your first attempt, we'll work with you to identify areas for improvement. You can book additional training sessions and reattempt the assessment. Our goal is to ensure you're confident and road-ready.
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