Light Rigid Truck/Bus Licence
Light Rigid (LR) Course Summary
At the completion of this training and assessment program students will be able to obtain their Light Rigid Truck/Bus licence. Training and assessment generally takes 1 day to complete.
A Light Rigid licence allows the holder to drive a rigid vehicle with 2 axles and a GVM up to 8 tonnes - including a truck, or a bus that seats more than 12 adults including the driver. It also allows the holder to tow a trailer of no more than 9 tonnes GVM.
If you're looking to get your LR licence in Newcastle, our Mayfield-based training facility offers a simple, one-day pathway to getting qualified with experienced local instructors.
Our fee is $1250 for training and assessment conducted in one day using our Light Rigid training vehicle at our Newcastle facility, ensuring a consistent and professional training experience. If a student requires additional time to complete this class of licence above and beyond the allocated day, then an additional day is charged at $850.
How do I make a Booking?... It's easy! Check out our Booking Guide for more details.
Who is this course for?
A Light Rigid (LR) licence is a legal requirement for any person who wishes to drive a rigid truck with 2 axles and a GVM up to 8 tonnes. It is also a requirement for any person wishing to drive a bus that seats more than 12 adults including the driver up to 8 tonnes GVM.
What's the first step?
The very first step in upgrading your licence is to do the knowledge test at RMS/Services NSW. To get you started we can send an email with some helpful links for that part of the process - fill in the form linked below and we'll do the rest.
Helpful Links For The Knowledge Test
About The Licence
A Light Rigid vehicle includes trucks with two axles and a gross vehicle mass (GVM) between 4.5 and 8 tonnes. It also includes buses that seat more than 12 adults including the driver with GVM upto 8 tonnes. Holders of a LR licence may also tow a trailer with a weight not exceeding nine (9) tonnes GVM. A holder of a LR license is also lawfully able to drive all license classes below it (car) - excludes motorcycles. For more information please refer to the NSW Roads & Maritime website.
Before training and assessment for a Light Rigid Truck/Bus licence can be undertaken an applicant must:
- Have held a class C, (excludes learner licence) or equivalent for one (1) year or more. ~ Note: Any time you've spent on a P1 licence counts, but you can't practice to drive an LR vehicle, or upgrade to an LR licence until you hold a P2 or full class C licence.
- Pass the LR knowledge test
- Pass an eyesight test
After successful completion of the eyesight and knowledge tests an applicant may apply for a Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment Learners Logbook and may then undertake training and assessment to obtain an LR licence.
Want a leg up in the Transport Industry?.. Get your LR licence with us and we'll throw in a Dangerous Goods Licence for $445 (Total Savings = $130).
About the training
Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment is run by Roads and Maritime Services (formerly Roads and Traffic Authority - RTA) accredited Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) with heavy vehicle licensed driving instructors.
In the course, students will benefit from one-on-one training with our instructors. All training is conducted in our dedicated LR training vehicle based out of our Newcastle yard, allowing students to train in a well-maintained vehicle set up specifically for learning and assessment.
Why train in our LR vehicle?
- No need to supply your own truck or bus
- Train in a well-maintained, easy-to-drive LR vehicle
- Set up specifically for training and assessment
- Delivered from our Newcastle (Mayfield) facility
- Ideal for students without access to a suitable vehicle
During the course students will be trained and assessed in various competencies with the final competency assessment (FCA) to be undertaken at the end of the course. It includes systematic and efficient control of all vehicle functions, monitoring of traffic and road conditions, management of vehicle condition and performance, and effective management of hazardous situations.
Upon successful completion students will be able to upgrade their licence to a Light Rigid licence.
How much does an LR licence cost in NSW?
The cost of getting your LR licence in NSW can vary depending on the provider and whether a vehicle is supplied. At 123 Training Solutions, our one-day LR course is priced at $1250, including training and assessment in our Light Rigid vehicle.
FAQ'S
Can I go for my Light Rigid licence if I'm on my Green P's?
It Depends - If you've held a class C (car licence) for one (1) year or more then the answer is yes you can. Any time spent on your Red P's (P1) counts, but you can't practice to drive a Light Rigid (LR) vehicle, or upgrade to a LR licence until you hold your Green P's (P2) or full class C licence. See the RMS website for other requirements
Do I need to supply my own vehicle for LR training?
No. All training is conducted in our Light Rigid training vehicle at our Newcastle facility. However if you do want to train in your own vehicle get in touch with us and we can arrange that too.
How much does it cost to sit the Driver Knowledge Test at the RMS?
RMS/Services NSW update their prices regularly but approximate cost is $55
How much does the Logbook Cost?
RMS/Services NSW update their prices regularly but approximate cost is $34
Light Rigid Truck/Bus Licence Training Resources
Course Location
Main Newcastle Premises: 123 Training Solutions - 18 Gavey Street, Mayfield NSW 2304
We regularly deliver training to students across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and the Hunter Region.
Qualifications
123 Training Solutions conduct Light Rigid Licence courses in partnership and on behalf of Raise Training (RTO Number: 91655).
In some cases for those students who also elect to complete a theory test issued by our RTO in additional to the normal practical training, a Statement of Attainment can be issued. Specifically - TLILIC2014 - Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle
If you would also like this option please ask at time of booking, as sometimes additional arrangements need to be made in advance of your training.
Course Cost
$1250 - one day course Training conducted in our LR vehicle at our Newcastle facility. Note: Training and assessment generally takes approximately 1 day to complete depending on student competency.
An additional fee of $300 will be charged if a student fails, and needs to re-do their Final Competency Assessment due to criteria relating to disobeying road rules. Examples include, speeding, running a red light, and ignoring a stop sign.
Competency Based Training/Assessment
This is a competency based training and assessment course, and the one day that we allocate for participants to complete this course is based on an estimate which we have historically found to cover a high proportion of participants. As everyone learns at different rates, some participants will need more time than what we have estimated to reach the required level of competency. In this scenario, any additional training to complete this class of licence will be charged at $850 per day.
Payment Terms
- Payment is due in full prior to, or on the day of the training.