LR Licence with Core Truck Driving School, the light rigid truck licence is conducted 7 days per week at our Wetherill Park depot. At Core Driving School we work around your schedule, the LR Licence training can be done at anytime, however the Final Competency Assessment (FCA) can only be conducted from 7am-6pm at any day of the week.
Our LR Licence vehicle is a newer model automatic 14 Seater Toyota Hiace. All our Vehicles have passed the HVCBA vehicle requirements checklist and compliance.
Vehicles and load required for HVCBA
Core Truck Driving School will have a vehicle for you to use for your training and assessments, you may also use your own vehicle if you choose however it must be loaded 75% of its GVM or GCM to comply with HVCBA requirements.
The Vehicle that you use must be the right type for the class of licence for which you are applying. At Core all our vehicles are up to standard and comply with National and Provincial regulations, the LR Licence Vehicle however does not have to be loaded if its a Bus.
Most vehicles will be suitable for HVCBA; however some may have restrictions placed on them as follows:
- Dangerous goods vehicles
- Livestock transport vehicles
- Busses, coaches and motor homes ( Busses or motor homes are exempt from carrying a load. Assessment must not be conducted when carrying passengers. these vehicles can be used for training and assessment)
Vehicles that cannot be used for HVCBA
- Armoured Vehicles.
- Dual control Vehicles
- Federal interstate Registered Vehicles.
- Special purpose vehicles
- Vehicles registered for primary production.
- Veteran and vintage vehicles.
Assessments in a Loaded vehicle
At Core Truck Driving School we check your ability to driver a loaded truck and some criterias require the vehicles to be loaded. All our loaded vehicles must be fully secured and covered where appropriate.
LR licence or any other heavy vehicle licence upgrade information when using the HVCBA scheme.
When having training or assessments, always carry your;
- Drivers licence
- HVCBA Guide book
- HVCBA Learners log book.
- Wear your glasses if required.
- Always wear suitable footwear when driving a heavy vehicle.
If your unhappy with your one of our assessors, or you are having any problems with HVCBA, please let us (RTO) or the RMS know. Also, if you are pleased with the service provided by your assessor, please let the RTO or RMS know.. as your feedback is greatly appreciated.
LR Licence or also known as Light Rigid Truck Licence
In order to obtain any LR Licence in NSW, it is the law that you complete a Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) with an Accredited Training Provider. At Core Driving School we are accredited to provide all aspects of theory and practical training and assessment to ensure you obtain your licence as soon as possible. We have extensive experience in training and assessing for LR licences and recently updated our LR bus used for running the course. Our LR Licence course is frequently attended by those wishing to join NSW Ambulance so that they are able to safely operate these vehicles.
Light Rigid Licence applies to:
- Small trucks with a gross vehicle mass up to 8 tonnes.
- Any towed trailer must not weigh more than 9 tonnes.
- Buses that seat more than 12 adults (including the driver) up to 8 tonnes.
The LR Licence course is run in two parts. Firstly with a trainer who will guide you through each skill required in the assessment and then the assessor. It can generally be completed in one day unless a student requires a little more time working on a particular skill. At Core Driving School it is our goal to ensure all students are equipped with all the necessary skills required to pass their assessment with confidence.
Under HVCBA, drivers are assessed against specific criteria relating to the safe operation of heavy vehicles. The LR Licence assessment is then conducted under a range of conditions. The assessor must be accredited by the RMS and it is a requirement under HVCBA that your training and assessment are conducted by different assessors. At Core Driving School we look after this for you and ensure that the assessor that delivers your training will not be the same assessor that conducts your Final Competency Assessment.
At Core Truck Driving School we offer all our LR Licence courses in the Sydney, Penrith, Campbelltown, Newcastle, Central Coast and Wollongong regions. We offer flexible training hours, including early morning and in the afternoons to fit with your schedule. If you meet appropriate criteria and wish to obtain your LR Licence, please call us on 1800 00 CORE or book online to ensure your place in our next LR Licence course.