Heavy combination licence (class HC)
Issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD)
You need the right licence class
Driving a vehicle without the right licence class is an offence and can void insurance. Check the class you need with your state's transport authority.
What it is
Lets you drive heavy combination vehicles, such as articulated vehicles with 3 or more axles, and trailer combinations over 9 tonnes GVM.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
How to get it
In NSW, you must have held a class MR or HR licence for 1 year or more. You pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test and an eyesight test. Then you complete the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) with a registered training organisation, or pass a heavy vehicle driving test. Other states have their own rules, so check your state road agency.
SourceLast checked 10 Oct 2026
Jobs that need it
Common questions
- What is Heavy combination licence (class HC)?
- Lets you drive heavy combination vehicles, such as articulated vehicles with 3 or more axles, and trailer combinations over 9 tonnes GVM.
- How do you get Heavy combination licence (class HC)?
- In NSW, you must have held a class MR or HR licence for 1 year or more. You pass the Heavy Vehicle Knowledge Test and an eyesight test. Then you complete the Heavy Vehicle Competency Based Assessment (HVCBA) with a registered training organisation, or pass a heavy vehicle driving test. Other states have their own rules, so check your state road agency.
- Who issues Heavy combination licence (class HC)?
- Heavy combination licence (class HC) is issued by State and territory road transport agencies (for example Service NSW, VicRoads, Transport and Main Roads QLD).
- Which jobs need Heavy combination licence (class HC)?
- Jobs in this guide that ask for it: Truck driver.