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HC Heavy Combination Truck Licence - Sydney

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HC Licence (Heavy Combination Licence) – Singh Truck Driving School Sydney

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What is an HC Licence?

An HC Licence (Heavy Combination Licence) allows operation of articulated vehicles such as prime mover + semi-trailer, or a heavy rigid truck towing a trailer over 9 tonnes.

To qualify, you must have:

  • MR or HR licence for at least 12 months

  • Pass the Combination Knowledge Test

HC Licence Training at Singh Truck Driving School

We provide Transport for NSW–approved HC training, including real articulated truck practice, trailer reversing, and coupling skills.

What You Can Drive with an HC Licence

  • Prime mover + single semi-trailer
  • Rigid truck + heavy trailer over 9 tonnes
  • Unladen converter dolly combinations
  • Any vehicle permitted under HR, MR, LR

Tips for Passing Your HC Assessment

  • Learn articulation dynamics
  • Practice slow-speed reversing
  • Keep wide turning clearance
  • Anticipate trailer swing

HC Licence Course Content

You will learn:

Pre-operational & trailer checks

Coupling and uncoupling

Reversing with a trailer

Brake coordination

Gear control
(synchro/auto)

Defensive driving

Wide turn management

Highway & on-road assessment

Final Competency Assessment

Course Breakdown – What to Expect

Your training includes the following modules:

Pre-Operational Check

Inspection of truck & trailer combination.

Coupling/Uncoupling

Safety steps, air lines, electricals, fifth wheel locking.

Trailer Reversing

Straight-line, angled, and docking manoeuvres.

Driving Skills

Trailer tracking, turning circles, lane discipline.

Crash Avoidance

Maintaining large safety margins for long combinations.

Eligibility Requirements

To enrol in the HC course:

  • Held MR/HR licence for 12 months
  • Pass eyesight test
  • Complete Combination Knowledge Test
  • Obtain HVCBA logbook

Step-by-Step Process

  • Confirm eligibility
  • Pass HC knowledge test
  • Enrol with Singh Truck Driving School
  • Complete HVCBA assessments
  • Submit logbook & apply for licence

Course Duration

Typically 10–12 hours of training.

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Career Opportunities with an HC Licence

  • Semi-trailer driver
  • Interstate line-haul
  • Heavy freight driver
  • Carrier transport specialist

Salary Range:

$70,000 – $110,000+

depending on role