Heavy Combination (HC) Licence Course

10+ Years Experience

Kind & Patient Trainers

High Pass Rates

Located in Mansfield, QLD

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MC Licence Pricing

Service Price

Full Package

(2 hours training + Booking Fees)

 $1364.33

accepted here

Additional training (per hour)

 $160

Book your Heavy Combination Licence TEST

Take the next step in your transport career with Heavy Combination (HC) licence training at Great Heavy Driving School in Brisbane. The HC licence allows you to operate a prime mover, truck or mobile crane over 8 tonnes GVM with a trailer exceeding 9 tonnes GVM — opening the door to a broader range of roles across freight, logistics and heavy transport. Our experienced instructors provide practical, one-on-one training focused on vehicle control, coupling and uncoupling procedures, reversing techniques and safe road operation. Great Heavy Driving School will manage your TMR test booking as part of the Full Package, so you can focus on getting ready to pass.

Heavy Combination Licence Course Information

The process for getting your Heavy Combination (HC) Truck Licence includes:
  • Confirm you have held your MR or HR open or P class licence for a minimum of 12 months. 
  • Complete driving lessons with Great Heavy Driving School, covering vehicle control, coupling and uncoupling, reversing and safe road operation. 
  • Complete your Heavy Combination (HC) Practical Driving Test. Great Heavy Driving School will book this on your behalf as part of the Full Package.

  • Must have held a MR or HR open or P class licence for a minimum of 12 months 
  • Secondary identification required 
  • Fully enclosed footwear (boots or runners) must be worn during training 
  • All training and assessment are conducted in English — a functional level of English language comprehension is required

  • Mid-week practical driving test booking fee of $70 (included in Full Package)

How It Works

01

CONFIRM ELIGIBILITY & BOOK YOUR COURSE

Ensure you have held your MR or HR licence for at least 12 months and have your secondary identification ready. Book your course online or call us directly and we'll get you started.

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COMPLETE TRAINING & ASSESSMENT

Work through practical, one-on-one training with our experienced HC instructors at our Brisbane facility. Training covers vehicle control, coupling and uncoupling, reversing, road positioning and safe operation under Queensland road rules. Great Heavy Driving School will book your TMR practical driving test on your behalf as part of the Full Package.

03

RECEIVE CERTIFICATION

Pass your TMR practical driving test and you'll be issued your Heavy Combination licence, authorising you to operate HC vehicles across Queensland and Australia.

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

Hear from our happy customers who have been taught at Great Heavy Driving School.

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"Thanks so much Guri, Navdeep and Trumby for making me feel so at ease and relaxed while training for my MC licence, you guys are exceptional and really made it less nerve wracking and were so professional, I recommend anyone looking to get an upgrade or looking to get a HR, LR, MC or any kind of licence these guys are the best."

Robert Patten

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"Great Heavy Driving is amazing!! I had Nav and she was incredible. Great lesson before my test, very knowledgeable, helped me a lot and great had conversations. Always nice to be around such beautiful and kind humans. Highly recommend 10/10 🙏🏽"

Chriddy Black

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

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Vehicle Control & Handling

Develop confidence managing the size, weight and dynamics of heavy combination vehicles, including braking distances, cornering techniques and safe speed management on Queensland roads.

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Coupling &
Uncoupling

Learn the correct procedures for coupling and uncoupling trailers safely, including pre-coupling checks, fifth wheel operation and verifying the connection is secure before moving.

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Reversing & Manoeuvring 

Master the techniques required to reverse a heavy combination vehicle safely, including dock reversing, tight turns and managing trailer swing in confined spaces.

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On-Site Training Available

Understand your obligations as an HC driver under Queensland road rules and the Heavy Vehicle National Law, including load restraint, mass limits and fatigue management responsibilities.

Heavy Combination Licence Course FAQs

You must hold a current Medium Rigid (MR) or Heavy Rigid (HR) open or P class licence and have held it for a minimum of 12 months before you are eligible to apply for your HC licence.

Yes. As part of the Full Package, Great Heavy Driving School books your TMR practical driving test on your behalf. The mid-week test booking fee of $70 is included in the package price.

The Full Package includes 5 hours of training. Additional training is available at $160 per hour if you want more time behind the wheel before your test. Your instructor will give you an honest assessment of your readiness before you sit the test.

Yes, provided you have held your HR licence for at least 12 months. If you are currently working towards your HR and planning ahead, it is worth booking your HC training as soon as you become eligible to minimise time between upgrades.
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