Medium Rigid (MR) Licence Upgrade

Unit Code: TLILIC2015
Licence Class: Medium Rigid (MR)
Training Partner RTO: Ascent Training Services (RTO 88096) & DARE - DRIVER AND RIDER EDUCATION PTY LTD RTO 90431

🚛 Course Overview

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to obtain a Medium Rigid (MR) licence, preparing drivers to safely operate larger rigid vehicles with two axles and a Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) over 8 tonnes. Training includes effective vehicle control, hazard awareness, and practical performance under varying traffic and road conditions.

All assessments are completed by a qualified assessor approved by Access Canberra and compliant with the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) framework.

🎯 Who Should Complete This Licence Upgrade?

This course is designed for individuals who are:

• Transitioning into a career involving public transport, school or charter bus driving
• Employed or applying for roles with local councils, utilities, or government agencies
• Working in construction or logistics and required to operate 2-axle tippers, water trucks, or service vehicles
• Looking to build a long-term career in transport or freight, with future plans to progress to HR or HC licensing

To be eligible, you must:

• Have held a Class C (car) licence for at least 12 months

              (P1 time counts, but you must be on your P2 or full licence to upgrade)

• Pass the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) – Rigid category

🚚 What You Can Drive with an MR Licence

With a Medium Rigid licence, you can drive:

• Rigid trucks or buses with a GVM over 8 tonnes and two axles
• Vehicles towing trailers up to 9 tonnes GVM

Common examples include:

• School buses and route buses
• Medium tippers and council fleet vehicles
• Construction and water trucks
• Mobile food or event support trucks

🧰 Career Opportunities with an MR Licence

Completing an MR licence opens the door to a variety of career pathways, including:

• Public transport driver (e.g. Transport Canberra, CDC Canberra)
• School bus or charter operator
• Council or government fleet driver
• Construction driver (tippers, sweepers, traffic support)
• Utility or maintenance driver for electrical, civil or parks departments
• Local freight and metro delivery driver

For many of these roles, especially in the ACT region, an MR licence is the minimum requirement.

📝 Before You Book with Beck’s

To complete your upgrade with Beck’s Transport Training:

1. You must first pass the Rigid Vehicle Knowledge Test

ACT licence holders: Complete your DKT through Road Ready in Mitchell or Kambah. [ACT Road Ready Practice Test - Road Ready ACT Centre | Get Your Drivers Licence in Canberra] 

NSW licence holders: Complete your DKT at your local Service NSW centre. [NSW RMS Practice Test – Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test | NSW Government]

We strongly encourage completing the official online practice test before your appointment.

🩺 Commercial Driver Medical Requirements

Before commencing training or applying for your MC licence, you must complete a Commercial Vehicle Driver Medical Assessment, in accordance with Austroads Assessing Fitness to Drive standards.

This medical: 

• Must be completed by a registered general practitioner 
• Must assess your fitness to operate heavy vehicles 
• Is mandatory for all MR, HR, HC, and MC drivers (for ACT Licence Holders) 

TIP: We recommend completing your medical once you have booked your course to avoid delays in licence processing. Ask us for a copy of the medical assessment form or download directly from your state authority.

🕐 Course Duration

The MR licence upgrade includes up to 8 hours of training and assessment, covering:

• Pre-drive checks
• Road and traffic performance
• Load awareness
• Hazard management
• Final competency-based drive assessment

📜 Outcome & Certification

Upon successful completion, you will receive:

Pathway                                                           Outcome

Accredited course                             Statement of Attainment –   TLILIC2015 (RTO 88096)

                                                               Certificate of Competency

Non-accredited course                   Certificate of Competency only

                                                              (to submit to Access Canberra or Service NSW)

✅ Why Train with Beck’s?

At Beck’s Transport Training, our goal is to create job-ready, safety-focused drivers. We go beyond ticking boxes – we build the confidence, road awareness and practical skills drivers need to succeed in the real world. Our experienced trainers work closely with each student to make the training relevant to their goals and work environment.

Whether you’re upgrading for a new job, aiming for long-term career growth, or stepping into the transport industry for the first time – we’re here to support your journey.