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How to Upgrade a heavy vehicle Licence

Check your eligibility

  The first step before booking your heavy vehicle licence upgrade, first check you meet the state required eligibility.

ACT Access Canberra

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Transport NSW

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Complete your knowledge test

 Once you are ready, you need to complete your knowledge test prior to booking in your licence upgrade. 


We highly recommend completing the online practice test available prior to attempting your knowledge test.

ACT Knowledge Test - Road Ready Centre

 The questions contained in the heavy vehicle knowledge tests are sourced from two publications, the ‘ACT Heavy Vehicle Handbook’ and the ‘Load Restraint Guide’, which can be purchased as a hard copy from any Access Canberra Service Centre or downloaded electronically from the buttons below. 

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NSW Knowledge Test - Transport NSW

The Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test is a computer-based test that you must pass to apply for a Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) or a heavy vehicle driving test.

It's similar to the driver knowledge test (DKT) you take when going for your Learner driver licence.

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ACT Commercial Medicals - What You Need to Know

If you're upgrading your heavy vehicle licence in the ACT (from Medium Rigid to Multi-Combination), you are required to complete a Commercial Driver Medical. While this medical is not required to participate in your training and assessment, it must be completed prior to lodging your licence upgrade with Access Canberra.


The Commercial Medical Assessment ensures you are medically fit to drive a heavy vehicle and aligns with national standards. It can be completed through your GP or a walk-in medical service, however, please note:


  • It is a longer appointment than a standard GP visit
     
  • It is not Medicare rebated, so there will be an out-of-pocket cost
     
  • The results must be submitted to Access Canberra as part of your licence application or renewal


This medical is required for all initial heavy vehicle licence upgrades and at every renewal thereafter.


For more details on commercial medical requirements, visit Access Canberra.

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How to book in for a licence upgrade

📢 Pre-Course Requirements:


🔹 ACT & NSW Licence Holders: You must complete the knowledge test before your training date.


Rigid Licences 

📌If you already hold an ACT LR or MR licence, you are NOT required to complete the ACT knowledge test again.


📌 If you hold a NSW licence and are upgrading to a HR, already hold an LR or MR licence and  it is NO MORE THAN 3 YEARS old you are NOT required to complete the NSW knowledge test again but will be required to have a Service NSW HVCBA logbook issued .


Combination Licences 

📌If you hold an ACT HC Licence , you are NOT required to complete the ACT knowledge test again for an MC licence upgrade.


📌 If you already hold a HC licence and  it is NO MORE THAN 3 YEARS old you are NOT required to complete the NSW knowledge test again but will be required to have a Service NSW HVCBA logbook issued for an MC upgrade. You will also be required to complete a medical before they will allow you to complete the knowledge test. 


Licence Upgrade Process:

 

  • Training Day - Our expert trainers deliver practical, hands-on training tailored to your needs and experience level. You'll complete vehicle checks, cabin drills, road drives, and essential manoeuvres.
     
  • Assessment - The final assessment is conducted in accordance State Government set by the relevant transport authority. This includes both on-road and off-road components, ensuring you meet the state required competencies.
     
  • Certification & Lodgement - Once you successfully complete your assessment, you’ll receive the required paperwork to lodge your upgrade with Access Canberra or Service NSW.


  • ACT Licence Holders: After successfully completing your final drive assessment, you will receive a competency certificate. You must submit this, along with your commercial medical and knowledge test results, to Access Canberra to update your licence.


  • NSW Licence Holders: After passing the final drive assessment, you will receive a competency sheet to submit to NSW RMS to upgrade your licence.


Availability & Booking Information:


⏳ Operating Days: Monday to Saturday for licence upgrades.


Booking Requirements:


To proceed with your booking, we require the following information sent either via email to info@beckstransporttraining or text to 0417 085 445:


📷 A screenshot of current licence
📷 A screenshot of knowledge test results for an ACT licence holder, or for NSW the inside cover of the Service NSW issued HVCBA learner logbook
📜 Invoice details (if payment is made by a company)
📅 Your preferred training date (subject to trainer & vehicle availability)

⚙️ Your preferred gearbox option (manual/automatic)


Once these details are received, a booking confirmation will be sent to the licence holder as well as the booking officer. This confirmation will have the date, time, location as well as a link to our online student registration form that is required to be completed prior to your training date. 


We also send the invoice at the time of booking. While no deposit is required, full payment must be made before training commences.

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