Get your heavy rigid (HR) Licence
Course: TLIC3004
Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence Training Perth
Heavy Rigid (hR) - Course TLIC3004
A Heavy Rigid (HR) licence is your essential ticket to one of Australia’s most in-demand fields. At Highway Truck Training, Perth’s leading truck licence training centre. Our team specialise in providing personalised, one-on-one HR truck driver training that equips you with the skills, confidence, and official certification to safely operate heavy rigid vehicles. Our proven track record of high success rates means we are dedicated to getting you licensed and job ready, fast.
Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence information
Upon successful completion of the nationally recognised TLIC3004 course, you will be qualified to drive:
Any rigid vehicle with 3 or more axles and a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) exceeding 8 tonnes.
An articulated bus.
A vehicle towing a single trailer with a GVM of up to 9 tonnes.
This versatile and in-demand licence is the foundation for roles in logistics, waste management, passenger transport, and many other industries right here in Perth.
Different courses are available for Automatic/Synchromesh equipped trucks and also the constant mesh (“road ranger” or “crash box”) equipped trucks.
Types of Gearbox
Heavy Rigid Automatic (HR-A)
The majority of newly made heavy-rigid vehicles come with an automatic transmission. This is the way of the future. Most mine sites will feature predominantly auto trucks.
This course is a great option if you:
• Need to acquire a licence quickly
• Intend to drive buses
• Have control over what truck you will be driving
Heavy Rigid Synchromesh Manual (HR-B)
The landslide-favored synchromesh gearbox is the most advantageous licence to acquire with the least amount of effort. You are covered by this licence for approximately 80% of all HR vehicles.
The synchromesh gearbox is most analogous to an automobile’s manual gearbox. Students don’t need manual licence to enrol in these courses, They can go from their auto car licence as well.
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You will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to operate a 16-ton vehicle with 12 speeds (6 ratios, each with a low and high range option), in addition to split-shifting.
This course is an excellent choice if you are:
• Have a valid MR licence
• Have prior experience with Synchro vehicles
• Have knowledge of high and low range gearing
• Having practical industry experience or have a strong mechanical inclination
Heavy Rigid Road Ranger/Crash Box (HR Open Class)
A highly challenging transmission to master. Students don’t need manual licence to enrol in these courses, They can go from their auto car licence as well.
If you: This course might be a worthwhile investment for your investment.
• Have been specifically requested by an employer to obtain this licence
• Have the intention of pursuing a long-term career in the transportation industry
• Have future aspirations to operate road trains
Eligibility to complete the course
A minimum of two years’ valid WA C-class licence or one year’s valid Medium Rigid (MR)/Light Medium (LR) licence.
Eyesight & Medical Requirements
Applicants are required to take the commercial vehicle driver’s standard eyesight test when applying for a heavy vehicle driver’s licence.
The eyesight test will be conducted at the Driver and Vehicle Services centre, regional DoT office or agent when you make application for your licence, or at the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) if you choose to be trained and assessed via the RTO.
If you need to wear visual aids to pass the eyesight test, your licence will be endorsed to show that you must wear visual aids when driving.
Declare Commercial Medical Eligibility
Applicants are required to declare any permanent, long-term mental or physical condition (which may include a dependence on drugs or alcohol) that is likely to, or treatment for which is likely to, impair your ability to control a heavy commercial vehicle.
Find out more about what constitutes a reportable medical condition.
Heavy Rigid (HR) Licence Course Fee - 2026
HR-A Licence
Automatic Gearbox Training-
2 - 6 hours Theory
(May take more hours) -
4 Hrs Practice
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Test/Assessment
HR-B Licence
Synchromesh Gearbox Training-
2 - 6 hours Theory
(May take more hours) -
4 Hrs Practice
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Test/Assessment
HR Full Licence
Road Ranger Gearbox Training-
2 - 6 hours Theory
(May take more hours) -
6 Hours Practice
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Test/Assessment
Please Note:- After Course Extra Lessons Fee for HR – $160/hr. Min 2 Hours
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