There are two ways in New South Wales:<\/p>\n
For both options you need to pass the heavy vehicle driver knowledge test<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is the most flexible method as you can choose your own HVCBA provider, the vehicle you’d like to be tested in and the appointment time. You can find accredited RTOs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The assessment will include driving a truck that’s loaded to at least 75% of the maximum loaded mass allowable for the vehicle to be driven on public roads (i.e. 75% of its GCM for a combination vehicle or its GVM if it’s a rigid vehicle).<\/p>\n Go to a\u00a0registry or service centre<\/a>\u00a0in person<\/strong>\u00a0and:<\/p>\n You\u2019ll then be issued with a Heavy Vehicle HVCBA Learner\u2019s Log Book, and the\u00a0Guide to Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment<\/em>\u00a0publication. The Guide outlines the tasks you need to perform to complete the training course and the assessment. Your progress is recorded in your log book \u2013 see\u00a0HVCBA Learner\u2019s Log Book<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n You can then select a\u00a0Registered Training Organisation (RTO)<\/a>\u00a0and arrange to attend for training.<\/p>\n There are minimum assessment durations for each licence class:<\/p>\n 30 minutes is allowed for vehicle familiarisation<\/p>\n If you take your test in a vehicle with auto\/synchromesh, you will only be able to drive vehicles with an auto\/synchromesh gearbox. This restriction can be lifted by taking a competency test.<\/p>\n Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and recognition of current competency (RCC) are included and the applicant can request a competency test (CT) to assess their current level of driving ability in an LR, MR or HR class vehicle, but a CT cannot be used to assess for an HC or MC licence.<\/p>\n Your fitness to drive a heavy vehicle is important which is why Roads and Maritime may ask for a medical assessment. This applies to class MR and higher. It’s based on Assessing Fitness to Drive, Commercial and Private Vehicle Drivers<\/a> booklet. For an MC class licence a medical is required:<\/p>\nHeavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment<\/h2>\n
How to apply for HVCBA<\/h2>\n
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\n Test Manoeuvres by licence class and type<\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n LR truck<\/td>\n LR bus<\/td>\n MR truck<\/td>\n MR bus<\/td>\n HR truck<\/td>\n HR bus<\/td>\n HC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Long reverse<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bus stop skills<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Reverse park<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n U-turn (3-point turn)<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Kerbside stop<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Pre-departure check<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Coupling\/uncoupling<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n No<\/td>\n Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Assessment duration<\/h3>\n
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Medical assessment for driver licence<\/h2>\n
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