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Heavy Rigid Synchromesh (HR) Licence $1,275

Get trained for your Heavy Rigid Synchromesh (HR) licence at Foresite Training in Hallam or Laverton North.

This licensing course is for a vehicle 8 tonnes GVM and above, with 3 or more axles. You are eligible for a heavy rigid synchromesh (HR) licence after holding a car licence for a minimum of 24 months.

Foresite Training is a Vic Roads accredited provider of heavy vehicle licence courses.

This course is for people who want to obtain a Heavy Rigid truck licence in an automatic or synchromesh vehicle.

  • Road Law
  • Heavy vehicle weights
  • Heavy vehicle heights
  • Heavy vehicle signage
  • Effects of alcohol (BAC)
  • Hendon system of vehicle control
  • Essential skills and safe operation
  • Access and egress
  • Pre and post operational vehicle checks
  • Assessment performance checks
  • Eyesight test
  • Theory assessment
  • Off-set reverse training and assessment
  • Drive training and assessment including kerbside stop

Student Ratio: 1:1

Course Outcome:  On successful completion of your licensing program, your assessor will work with you to lodge your application for heavy vehicle endorsement via the VicRoads partner portal.

Cost: $1,275 (GST Free)

*Please note – all applicants for heavy vehicle licence courses will be subject to Vic Roads eligibility prior to confirmation of enrolment.
This training course is for a heavy rigid synchromesh (HR) licence. View course information for heavy rigid non-synchromesh (HR-NS) licensing here.

Students must:

  • hold a current Victorian car drivers licence
  • have held an Australian car drivers licence for at least 24 months
  • provide secondary proof of identity
  • have studied the Vic Roads Truck and Bus Handbook

To be eligible to test, students MUST first meet VicRoads criteria. If criteria are NOT met students will not be able to undergo the on-road test and will continue to train for the duration of the course. Additional costs will apply if students book subsequent training and/or testing.

Looking for more information on heavy vehicle licensing in Victoria? Check out the VicRoad’s Bus & Truck Driver Handbook for a breakdown of eligibility requirements and vehicle information.