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MC Licence cost: course providers compared

We compared 12 MC licence providers. Published prices run $2,200 to $3,300, 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

    MC weekday $2,490 for 10 hours (8 on-road). Extra hours $265 each.

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

    MC prices match HC: $2,500 (9 hours), $2,750 (17 hours) or $3,250 (19 hours). Extra hours $250 each on weekdays. MC re-assessment $1,000 for one section or $1,500 for two or more. Inclusions are not stated on the pricing page.

  • Mega Truck Training$2,600
    Duration
    11 hours (8 on-road)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Kelmscott WA
    RTO
    53025

    Weekday $2,600, weekend $2,850. Provider states the price includes the training vehicle on test day, PPE and the Department of Transport assessment fee.

  • Miro Training CentreSee site
    Duration
    2-day package (7 hours theory for MC-A)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Kenwick WA
    RTO
    52070

    Unit TLIC4006 shown on the page. No package price is shown; extra hours are $230 each.

Queensland (6)

  • Affordable Industry Training$2,200
    Duration
    9 hours practical plus 2 hours theory
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Brisbane QLD, Gold Coast QLD
    RTO
    31660

    HC to MC option $2,200 (9 hours practical plus 2 hours theory). A separate package of $3,500 (16 hours practical plus 2 hours theory over 2 days) is shown without a class label, so it may be for HR holders. Refresher $200 per hour, minimum 3 hours. RTO 31660 is Affordable Truck School.

  • School of Transport$2,295
    Duration
    1 to 2 days (8.5 hours plus final competency assessment)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Tweed Heads NSW, Gold Coast QLD

    NSW price list. $2,295 for experienced HC drivers who hold a NSW licence (does not include gearbox condition removal). $3,395 for experienced HR drivers (NSW competency based assessment only). Refresher $250 per hour, minimum 2 hours.

  • Shift Training$2,495
    Duration
    2 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Brisbane QLD
    RTO
    41589

    Drivers Deal $2,495 for HC holders with 12 or more months of experience (2 days). Original $3,295 (3 days). Big Rig $5,295 (4 days). At least 2 hours of final competency assessment are included.

  • The Driving School$2,495
    Duration
    1 day (current HC experience) or 2 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Gold Coast QLD, Brisbane QLD
    RTO
    91655

    1-day course $2,495 (GST exempt) for drivers with current HC experience. 2-day course $3,595 (GST exempt). $500 deposit. Delivered with RAISE Training (RTO 91655).

  • 123 Training Solutions (Rockhampton)$2,950
    Duration
    Minimum 8 hours (HC holders)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Rockhampton QLD

    HC to MC is $2,950 (minimum 8 hours). HR to MC is $4,600 (minimum 16 hours, usually 2 days). Road Ranger vehicles. Payment in full before or on the day.

  • Industry Training Qld$3,300
    Duration
    2 days
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Townsville QLD
    RTO
    30477

    The $3,300 course is listed for HR holders moving to MC (2 days, Monday to Friday 7am to 4pm). Provider number 30477. Unit TLIC4006.

New South Wales (1)

  • School of Transport$2,295
    Duration
    1 to 2 days (8.5 hours plus final competency assessment)
    Delivery
    face-to-face
    Where
    Tweed Heads NSW, Gold Coast QLD

    NSW price list. $2,295 for experienced HC drivers who hold a NSW licence (does not include gearbox condition removal). $3,395 for experienced HR drivers (NSW competency based assessment only). Refresher $250 per hour, minimum 2 hours.

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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