Heavy Vehicle Driving Skills

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into VTP496 Heavy Vehicle Driving Skills, candidates require:

• a current Northern Territory class C drivers licence (NT MVR cannot upgrade/issue interstate licences, some states may accept our assessment for upgrading, check with relevant state MVR)
• For class LR (Light Rigid) - must have held a class C Licence for 12 months
• For class MR (Medium Rigid) - must have held a class C Licence or class LR Licence for 12 months
• For class HR (Heavy Rigid) - must have held a class C Licence for 24 months, or have held a class LR or class MR licence for 12 months
• For class HC (Heavy Combination) - must have held a class MR or class HR licence for 12 months
• For class MC (Multi Combination) - must have held a class HR or class HC licence for 12 months
• Must have zero blood alcohol content.
• Must be alert and cooperative.

Test candidates for LR, MR & HR may choose to undertake the theory component of the licencing test at MVR. If a driving assessment only is required by CDU, there is a driver test with no resits included. Please speak to your CDU representative for applicable fees.

Test candidates for HC and MC must undertake the full training course at a Motor Vehicle Registry approved Registered Training Organisation.

To receive approved MVR driving test documentation, all relevant fees must have been paid.

For heavy vehicle driver training in remote locations, lecturer travel, and accommodation costs are the responsibility of the student or their employer.

For heavy vehicle driver training where a student travels to a town centre, travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the individual or their employer.