The 8 Steps To Become A Truck Driver
Process of obtaining a heavy vehicle licence in Victoria
Aligning to the requirement of VicRoads, to obtain a heavy vehicle licence you need to follow the next 7 steps
Step 1:
To be eligible you need to hold a Victorian car driver’s license for a minimum period of 12 months (Light or Medium Rigid licence) or 24 months (Heavy Rigid).
Step 2:
If you are on medication or with a Medical Condition may require a medical Clearance from VicRoads before attending heavy vehicle training course.
Step 3:
Book in your Heavy Vehicle license course with an accredited provider.
Visit tdt.edu.au or call 1800 350 320
Step 4:
Before attending your licence course, read the latest edition of The Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers’ Handbook and complete the knowledge test
Step 5:
Once enrolled, candidates to complete a formal training course. Successful validation of skills enables candidates to sit practical assessments.
Step 6:
The assessments that you need to sit and pass include:
- Knowledge test
- Eyesight test
- on-road heavy vehicle driving assessment (Drive Test)
- off-road heavy vehicle skill assessment (Reverse Test)
Step 7:
Upon successful completion candidates will be given a certificate of competence for the updated licence category
Step 8:
Within 12 months of issue date of the certificate of competence, you are required to visit a VicRoads Customer Service Centre to endorse your heavy vehicle licence (fees apply). Finally, you would receive your endorsed driver’s licence and now take the first step on becoming a truck driver! You cannot legally operate a heavy vehicle until your licence has been endorsed.
All training and assessment conducted onsite by TDT Training Australia
Book Your Truck Licence Course with TDT and become a truck driver!
We offer all kinds of categories of Truck licences from Light Rigid up to Multi-combination.
If you are interested, please contact 1800350320 or send enquires through [email protected]
