We provide 'one on one' training throughout every heavy vehicle class, from Light Rigid, to Multi Combination, in Road Ranger, Synchromesh and Automatic transmissions. A dash camera is also fitted in the vehicles, to assist with training. Our easy going, patient and experienced instructors will guide you from beginner, through to licence ready.
We also provide evaluations on current licenced drivers. You will be taught all aspects of safe and legal driving techniques together with correct vehicle operations, whilst giving you the confidence and skill required to advance in your driving career.
We also provide evaluations on current licenced drivers. You will be taught all aspects of safe and legal driving techniques together with correct vehicle operations, whilst giving you the confidence and skill required to advance in your driving career.
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How long is the training
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This is really up to you. First training sessions in the Heavy Rigid trucks are recommended to be one hour, as the first training session is often quite exhausting. Subsequent training can be booked for two hours. Heavy Combination and Multi Combination training are usually booked for two hours or longer as these are usually undertaken by experienced drivers who already have a truck licence.
I am going to the mines – what Licence should I get
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We are often asked which HR Licence should be obtained before applying for work in the mines. Really, this is down to you to do your research. Some mines will require a HR open Licence; some sites will only require a HR with a B condition.
Most of the large dump trucks are automatic and therefore a HR with a B condition will suffice but the mine could be running other sorts of vehicles within it's' operation - so better to check and be safe than sorry.
Most of the large dump trucks are automatic and therefore a HR with a B condition will suffice but the mine could be running other sorts of vehicles within it's' operation - so better to check and be safe than sorry.
I only have an Automatic car licence. Can I still learn to drive...
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The short answer is YES! We frequently train people who have an auto licence to drive trucks. In many ways it is easier to train auto drivers than manual drivers. Driving a truck, especially those with a Road Ranger gearbox is very different from driving a four on the floor manual car. In fact manual drivers often find it harder to change gear than Auto drivers who have never used a clutch or gearbox in their life.
What can I do to keep the costs down
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The simple answer here is knowing your road rules. All too often our instructors are spending hours instructing drivers on the road rules they should already know. To pass the assessment you need to put in an almost perfect drive. The small number of people who fail the assessment usually do so because their road rules are not up to scratch.
What do I need to do before I can book training
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You will need to have held a C class Car licence for at least one year for Light and Medium Rigid Trucks and for two years for Heavy Rigid classes. For Heavy and Multi Combination classes you will need to have held a Heavy Rigid licence for one year.
If you are going to be obtaining your LR or MR licence, then you will need to get your learners permit from The Department of Transport, which must be carried on you during all lessons and produced on the test day with Department of Transport.As soon as they have issued this you are ready to drive.
If you are going to be obtaining your LR or MR licence, then you will need to get your learners permit from The Department of Transport, which must be carried on you during all lessons and produced on the test day with Department of Transport.As soon as they have issued this you are ready to drive.
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