HC Heavy Combination Truck Licence - Sydney
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
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HC Licence Training at Guru Truck Driving School
We provide Transport for NSW–approved HC training, including real articulated truck practice, trailer reversing, and coupling skills.
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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 Guru Truck Driving School
- Complete HVCBA assessments
- Submit logbook & apply for licence
Career Opportunities with an HC Licence
- Semi-trailer driver
- Interstate line-haul
- Heavy freight driver
- Carrier transport specialist