Multi Combination Course
Is This The Right Licence For You?
A Multi Combination (MC) licence is required for a heavy combination vehicle with more than one trailer.
A Multi Combination (MC) licence is generally required for the following driving roles:
- Interstate & Intrastate Driving
- Linehaul / Change Over Driving
- Road Train / Long Haul Driving
- B Double Tippers
- Refrigerated Transport
- Tanker Driver
Further information and an overview of the road transport industry, employment prospects, weekly earnings, current vacancies, and whether you’re the right fit for the industry can be found here.
Course Options
Armstrongs offer a range of weekday and weekend courses. Depending on the amount of behind-the-wheel training you want, students can choose from the following course options. (please note the heavy vehicle training courses are one-on-one with the trainer so you will not be sharing any behind-the-wheel training with another student).
| Course Type | Length | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi Combination Bronze | 1 day | $1815.00
Special
$1635.00
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| Multi Combination Silver | 1.5 days | $2655.00
Special
$2390.00
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| Multi Combination Gold | 2 days | $3460.00
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$3115.00
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| Multi Combination Platinum | 3 days | $5190.00
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$4675.00
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* All heavy vehicle training conducted on a Saturday will attract an additional $160.00. Where a student's course takes place over successive Saturdays, or a series of Saturdays, students will be charged $160.00 for every Saturday that the student's course is delivered. Weekend course fees will also be charged if all, or any part thereof, of the course takes place on a Victorian Public Holiday.
Course Overview
Armstrongs' multi combination course has been custom designed to develop vital driving skills and knowledge necessary to successfully gain your multi combination licence.
The course consists of the following component:
- On-road Training - practical training and testing (available Monday to Saturday)
Course fees cover the driver training. Terms and conditions apply.
To apply for this category you must have held an Australian driver licence to drive a Heavy Combination vehicle or a Heavy Rigid vehicle for a period of at least 12 months.
If you hold a HR licence, you will need to pass the HC assessment before commencing MC training.
What's Included in Your Course
Depending on the course type you choose, you’ll also get:
| BRONZE (most popular) |
SILVER (recommended) |
GOLD | PLATINUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Training & Assessment | 8 Hours | 12 Hours | 16 Hours | 24 Hours |
| Trainer:student ratio | 1:1 | 1:1 | 1:1 | 1:1 |
| Free re-tests if required | Not available | 2 | 3 | 4 |
*Where a student has used all free retests available, additional fees apply (knowledge assessment $55 practical assessment $210). Additional training prior to any practical assessment is available at an additional cost per hour.
Training Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:
- Correctly start, steer, position, manoeuvre, and stop the vehicle
- Correctly managing engine power to minimise gear and engine wear
- Reverse, maintain visibility, and accurately position the vehicle
- Correctly park, shut down and secure the vehicle
- Successfully identify and avoid hazards (defensive driving)
- Safely load the vehicle and use the most appropriate load restraint method
- Correctly conduct coupling & un-coupling procedures
Pre-requisites & Entry Requirements
- To apply for this category you must have held an Australian driver licence to drive a Heavy Combination vehicle or a Heavy Rigid vehicle for a period of at least 12 months. If you hold a HR licence, you will need to pass the HC assessment before commencing MC training.
- All training and assessment is conducted in English so a practical level of English language comprehension is required. Student's whose first language is not English must contact Armstrongs before booking a course to better assess their suitability to undertake this course and restrictions around the use of interpreters during training and assessment. Failure to do this may result in any course fees paid being forfeited.
Required Training Materials
All required training materials will be provided by Armstrongs upon course payment.
Applicable Fees
Upon successful completion of your course, there will be further fees payable to be issued with your licence that Armstrongs will collect on VicRoads behalf:
| Fee Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| VicRoads Assessment Fee | $30.80 |
| VicRoads Issue Fee | $34.99 |
Please note that the VicRoads Issue Fee can only be paid via Mastercard or VISA. No cash payment can be accepted.
By booking a heavy vehicle license training course you are acknowledging acceptance of Armstrongs heavy vehicle terms and conditions of sale.