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All driving lessons & assessments must be booked in advance through the Training Centre Office on1800 193 611Eligibility To obtain a heavy vehicle endorsement you must be at least 18 years of age and hold a current Victorian driver licence for a minimum period of time. There are five categories of heavy vehicle endorsements. The category you are eligible for will depend on how long you have held your car driver licence and, for some categories, how long you have held a heavy vehicle endorsement in a lower category. To find out more about heavy vehicle categories and eligibility criteria, refer to individual Licence categories or click on the publications link from the services menu. Make An Appointment For Your TrainingYou must call Ace Truck Training Centre to book in for your driving lessons. You will be provided with all of the relevant information and booking forms. Make An Appointment For Your Assessment-call 1800 193 611 to receive your enrolment appplication form.Assessments can not be booked until you complete a Registration Form and Vic Roads eligibility checks have been carried out. Once Vic Roads eligibility checks have been approved, you will be contacted by Ace Truck Training Centre to confirm your assessment time and date. Registration Form - Stratford & Trararalgon On the day of your assessment you will need to undertake an eyesight test. This eye test can be undertaken at Ace Truck Training Centre. If you pass the eye test and meet the medical eligibility criteria below, you will be able to be assessed for the heavy vehicle knowledge test and heavy vehicle driving skills test. Medical Eligibility- Drugs and Alcohol: All clients must adhere to .00 blood alcohol contect and no illicit drug use. It is essential that all clients arrive for their course at Ace Truck Training Centre drug and alcohol free. Ace Truck Training Centre reserves the right to ask students to take an alcohol breathalyser or drug test, at any time during the course. If drugs/alcohol consumption is suspected or detected, the client will not be permitted to particiapte in the course and Victoria police will be notified. No refund will be given. Please also refer to the medical conditions below: Medical Conditions Under the Road Safety Act 1986, Vic Roads is responsible for ensuring that all licence holders are fit to drive. This law exists to keep you and the community safe on our roads – not to deny your right to hold a driver licence. Please ensure you are familiar with the medical eligibility conditions before registering with Ace Truck Training Centre. Some common conditions that may affect the issue of a heavy vehicle licence are listed below:
What to do if you have a medical condition
The law states that you must report any medical condition that could affect your driving. If you have a medical condition, or if an existing condition deteriorates, you must:
We will then undertake a medical review. * Medication used to manage a medical condition may affect alertness and coordination. When taking medication always check with your doctor if you're fit to drive. Evidence of Identity Study Material To prepare for your test you can buy the Victorian Bus and Truck Drivers handbook available from Ace Assessment & Training Services, VicRoads online or Customer Service Centres, RACV offices, and some newsagents and bookshops. Test vehicle When you attend Ace Truck Training Centre, an appropriate vehicle and accompanying driver will be supplied for your class of licence.If you provide your own vehicle, the test vehicle must be appropriate for the category of heavy vehicle endorsement you are seeking and have seatbelts for all occupants present during the assessment. Successful ApplicantsSuccessful applicants will be issued a Certificate of Competence which remains valid for 12 months from the date of issue. This certificate DOES NOT allow the applicant to drive a heavy vehicle type until he or she has presented the certificate, two forms of identity, and a Driver Licence or Learner permit application form, to a Vic Roads office. Vic roads will then issue you with a HEAVY VEHICLE LICENCE. Driving on a Heavy Vehicle Endorsement
The fees for the heavy vehicle tests and training will vary according to the number of lessons you undertake.
DO YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Please call 1800 193 611 to receive all the correct information and paperwork.
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