The New Year is here and if your new year’s resolution is to learn new skills, undertake study or try something different, then it’s worth thinking about obtaining your HR Licence. Having this type of licence might open up new opportunities for you in your organisation, workplace or business. It means you will be able to operate trucks and buses with a gross mass of more than eight tonnes, and with three or more axels and articulated vehicles. Having an HR Licence can also help you get a new job or change the industry in which you are working. There is a constant demand for workers who have the versatility to drive different trucks and busses. There are lots of opportunities existing in freight and logistics, domestic and interstate transport and tourism. We also meet a number of people who want to get their HR Licence to be able to do volunteer driving roles- taking charted groups of seniors or children on outings and excursions.
If you are keen to do it, obtaining an HR Licence isn’t all that difficult. We will run you through the theoretical components you need to learn before getting behind the wheel and then also plenty of practice on the practical elements. Another component of our supportive course is defensive driving, which is really critical when it comes to driving such large vehicles. Because we are a Registered Training Organisation, once you are fully prepared, you will undertake the final competency test with us.
We All Learn Differently
Different people learn in different ways. Some people prefer to learn in a traditional way, through reading, studying and making notes. Some do really well watching instructional videos, while others still learn the best by practicing what it is they want to learn. Our trainers are accustomed to working with lots of different learners and will be able to help you learn the material required for the HR Licence. We know that some people feel a little apprehensive about the responsibility that comes with having to take a test. You can rest assured that our trainers will patiently help you learn the skills you need to ensure you are safe on the road.
It’s important you select a training service that will be thorough when it comes to teaching you the necessities of the MR or HR Licences. We go above and beyond the basics to give you the most current content, and best practice skills. We don’t just do the bare bones of the course and we won’t rush you through without proper support and we won’t suggest you are ready to take the test until we really believe you are. It would be disappointing to think you had been sent to complete a test that you weren’t quite ready to pass. We really take the time to get to know our learners, so that we can alleviate any worries or fears and make sure you are completely ready to gain your HR Licence.
Braking Knowledge Is Vital
There have been some very unfortunate recent accidents involving faulty or misused braking systems. If you are using your HR Licence to carry out long hall drives, or you are travelling with a heavy vehicle through hilly or mountainous countryside, you really need to know all about the braking system in your truck. The truck’s brakes are linked to other systems because they use air to brake and rely on a compressor and the oil belt or gear to be able to function properly.
To keep yourself, your passengers and other drivers safe, brake safety are critical. And did you know different trucks employ different types of braking systems? Exhaust brakes are used when drivers are in suburban areas, especially at night time. Exhaust brakes are quieter to use, but you do need to know the specifics of how and when to use them. Different again are Jake’s brakes which are a system that prevents damage when driving through hilly areas. We’ll teach you more about all this as you prepare to obtain your HR Licence, making sure you understand how to care for your brake systems and why it’s so very important to use the brakes effectively.