Course Overview
This VicRoads approved course is for people who want a Victorian Heavy Combination Non-Synchromesh driver’s licence.
This licence allows you to drive a prime mover, single semi-trailer exceeding 9 tonnes or rigid vehicle plus trailer greater than 9 tonnes GVM with a non-synchromesh or automatic gearbox.
One-on-one courses take 9 hours (Automatic) or 13 hours (Non-Synchro).
Candidates have the option of receiving a statement of attainment with a nationally recognised unit of competency from the TLI training package. At the completion of the course, successful trainees will be issued with their Victorian Heavy Combination licence and, if selected, their statement of attainment.
Course Details
Study Units
14 Hour Course (in Yugo Driving School’s Vehicle)
- Road law
- Performing cabin checks
- Performing pre-drive safety inspections
- Starting/stopping sequence
- Turning and handling
- Reversing and manoeuvring
- Vehicle positioning
- Gears and their uses
- System of vehicle control
- City and highway driving
Course Outcomes
- Conduct pre-operational vehicle inspections and checks
- Correctly start, steer, position, manoeuvre, and stop the vehicle
- Correctly manage engine power to minimise gear and engine wear
- Reverse, maintain visibility, and accurately position the vehicle
- Correctly park, shut down and secure the vehicle
- Successfully identify and avoid hazards (defensive driving)
- Safely load the vehicle and use the most appropriate load restraint method
Course Requirements
Be able to drive a car with a manual transmission
Have a valid Victorian car licence
Have held an Australian car licence for at least two years
Have held a Medium Rigid or Heavy Rigid licence for at least 1 year
Provide primary proof of identification prior to course commencement
