Heavy Combination (HC) Truck Licence Training in Sydney
Upgrade your truck driving career with our Heavy Combination (HC) licence training in Sydney. At Guru Truck Driving School, we provide professional, one-on-one HC truck training with experienced instructors, modern vehicles, and flexible booking options to help you pass with confidence.
What Is a Heavy Combination (HC) Truck Licence?
A Heavy Combination (HC) licence allows drivers to operate heavy vehicles with a single semi-trailer or heavy rigid vehicle with a trailer over 9 tonnes GVM. It is the next step for drivers holding an MR or HR licence who want to move into higher-paying long-haul and logistics roles.
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What Vehicles Can You Drive With an HC Licence?
- Prime mover with a single semi-trailer
- Heavy rigid truck towing a trailer over 9 tonnes
- Heavy vehicle combinations used in logistics & transport
- Vehicles designed for interstate and long-distance haulage
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:
- Hold a MR or HR licence for at least 12 months
- Meet RMS eyesight and medical requirements
- Successfully complete practical driving assessment
- Demonstrate safe vehicle control and road awareness
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