Heavy Combination (HC) licence

To apply to upgrade your licence, you will need to visit a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent and:

• submit a completed Driver's licence application - Form DLA1 (PDF 378 Kb)
• show the required proof of identity documents
• pay a fee for your application
• take an eyesight test
• make a medical declaration

If you are undertaking training through an RTO, you can submit your form after you have passed your practical driving assessment.

Heavy Combination (HC) licence class application fees

HC assessment by Department of Transport

HC assessment by an authorised Registered Training Organisation (RTO) 

Eyesight test

You will need to take a commercial vehicle driver’s standard eye test when you apply to upgrade your licence.

If you need to wear glasses or contacts to pass the eyesight test, your licence will have the condition that you must also wear them when driving.

Commercial medical declaration

When you apply for a MC licence, you must declare if you take any medication or have a permanent, long-term mental or physical condition (including drug or alcohol dependence) that is likely to impair your ability to control a heavy commercial vehicle.

Find out more about reporting a medical condition.