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HC Licence cost: course providers compared

We compared 12 HC licence providers. Published prices run $1,177 to $2,800, taken from each provider's own course page and sorted cheapest first. Nobody pays for their position.

Last checked 10 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the provider before you book.

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Western Australia (4)

  • Blue Horse Truck Driver Training$2,490
    Duration
    10 hours
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Canning Vale WA

    HC weekday $2,490 for 10 hours (8 on-road). Extra hours $265 each. Re-assessment $990.

  • Mega Truck Training$2,500
    Duration
    10 hours
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Kelmscott WA
    RTO
    53025

    Weekday $2,500, weekend $2,750. Unit TLIC3005 is shown on the page. Provider states the price includes the training vehicle on test day, PPE and the Department of Transport assessment fee.

  • Perth Transport Training Academy$2,500
    Duration
    9 to 19 hours
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Perth WA
    RTO
    52969

    HC automatic $2,500 (9 hours), $2,750 (17 hours) or $3,250 (19 hours). Extra hours $250 each on weekdays. HC re-assessment $1,500. Inclusions are not stated on the pricing page.

  • Central Regional TAFESee site
    Duration
    3 weeks plus 11 hours driving
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Kalgoorlie WA, Northam WA, Geraldton WA

    HC is delivered at Geraldton only, as part of the heavy vehicle driving operations skill set. Tuition is $0.00 for eligible WA residents (fee-free). The student pays Department of Transport and WorkSafe fees listed on the page ($273.70 for HC, $92.00 WorkSafe, $63.50 processing).

Queensland (4)

  • Purple Truck Driving School$1,177
    Duration
    Licence in a Day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Toowoomba QLD
    RTO
    91655

    Synchromesh Licence in a Day $1,177. Provider states it includes GST, QLD transport test costs, 5 hours of truck hire and 4 hours of professional training. Open Road Ranger lesson fee $217.80 per hour. Via RAISE Training (RTO 91655).

  • The Driving School$1,725
    Duration
    Licence in a Day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Gold Coast QLD, Brisbane QLD
    RTO
    91655

    HC Licence in a Day $1,725 covers Condition A and B only. Condensed Training Course $2,955. Lessons $205 per hour. Warm up drive and test $700. TMR test booking fee $80 listed separately. Delivered with RAISE Training (RTO 91655).

  • School of Transport$2,195
    Duration
    1 day (7 hours plus final competency assessment)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Tweed Heads NSW, Gold Coast QLD

    NSW price list. HC 1-day course is $2,195 (automatic or synchromesh only, $205 per hour). Road Ranger 2 to 3 days is $3,195 (12 hours plus assessment).

  • 123 Training Solutions (Rockhampton)$2,800
    Duration
    Minimum 9 hours in 3-hour sessions
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Rockhampton QLD

    HC licence training 'from' $2,800, then a TMR practical test (the page quotes a wait of about 5 weeks). Road Ranger vehicles. Payment in full before or on the day.

New South Wales (3)

  • Pro Action Driver Training$1,350
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Penrith NSW, Minchinbury NSW

    HC auto or synchro $1,350. HC Roadranger is $1,750 on the price card and $1,700 in the at-a-glance table on the same page. Includes HVCBA training, training vehicle and 1:1 coaching. Service NSW fees are not included.

  • School of Transport$2,195
    Duration
    1 day (7 hours plus final competency assessment)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Tweed Heads NSW, Gold Coast QLD

    NSW price list. HC 1-day course is $2,195 (automatic or synchromesh only, $205 per hour). Road Ranger 2 to 3 days is $3,195 (12 hours plus assessment).

  • 123 Training Solutions (NSW)$2,250
    Duration
    1 day
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Mayfield NSW, Ballina NSW, Casino NSW, Lismore NSW
    RTO
    91655

    Automatic HC $2,250 for 1 day. Unrestricted HC $3,450 for 2 days (automatic on day 1, condition B removal on day 2). Extra days $1,300. A $300 fee applies to redo the final competency assessment after a road rule breach. Delivered with RAISE Training (RTO 91655).

South Australia (1)

  • Adelaide Truck Training CentreSee site
    Duration
    See site
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Regency Park SA
    RTO
    40315

    Cost is by quote only: the page says to contact the office. Vehicles supplied. A fuel surcharge may apply. CITB rebates are mentioned.

Northern Territory (1)

  • Charles Darwin UniversitySee site
    Duration
    See site
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Northern Territory

    Listed on the NT approved training providers page for HR, HC and MC. No price is published on that page and the CDU course page would not load, so no price is shown. Five other NT providers are on the same page: Logic Transport Training, Northern Territory Training Services, Advanced Industry Training, Batchelor Institute and Responsive Training.

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